Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hi Everyone, I have not been on for awhile as I have been having quite a few problems. First I am trying to start up a new home business and spending a lot of time, making no money at it and just trying to do too many things at once, not getting enough rest. My BF's son is having a lot of problems and his whole family, which I have to detach from b/c we just found out that not only is my baby not eating enough and way below what she should weigh and having behavioral problems but she is mildly autistic. Some days with my needing sleep and her melt downs and needing constant attention, I do not know how I can cope. She is starting OT, and Speech and this week has numerous GI tests (if I can make it). I cancelled an appt. w/ a Dr. b/c we had not slept in days as my baby was vomiting during the night (which means we get up, change the bed and give her a bath etc. ) and of course now they are unwilling to see her for another year. They only had one appt. to squeeze her in to and I missed it. I can't stand that attitude. Sometimes you just have to cancel. Thanks for listening and would appreciate some prayers especially for my baby, that she gets well and our household gets easier/ less stressful for everyone. Thanks, Annette rosewarrior720 @yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Annette, of course you and your baby will be in my prayers. I'm a psychologist, and studied autism. Without going into detail, I wanted to tell you that they are having success with autistic children with anti-depressants. If you'd like more information, write me at dix7chix@... Dix ----- Original Message ----- From: Annette Rose I have not been on for awhile as I have been having quite a few problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 The behavioral problems of some autistic disorders respond very well to Strattera, the non-stimulant used in ADD/ADHD. My older boy is a Strattera success story. He still has behaviors that are problematic, but then he is 15... Remember that not everything works for everybody. If your baby doesn't get results from one thing, keep on looking. The answers are out there, even if the !@#%!@# specialists haven't found them yet. It took over 10 years, a change in the mindset of the specialists and a great deal of pushing on my part to get my boy re-evaluated and get the DX of Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Wicked / Robin A. Vosburg " I've always found a fully deployed battle group to be the most effective negotiator. " -- Admiral Constanza Stark, High Guard Chief-of-Staff, C. Y. 9758, in 'Point of the Spear' [316], on *Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda* -----Original Message----- [snip] I'm a psychologist, and studied autism. Without going into detail, I wanted to tell you that they are having success with autistic children with anti-depressants. [snip] Dix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Thanks Dixie and Robin. We have no idea why my 18 month cannot eat. She is still basically a size 9 months except her legs are longer, her ribs stick out. I finally called Birth to 3 myself and had her evaluated as she ha quite abnormal behaviors and is quite behind most kids her age. She has Sensory Integration Disorder for sure but we do not know what other from of autism she has. The evals are difficult as she has total stranger anxiety so will not perfrom tasks when prompted. Her temper tantrums are about 5-6 a day and I don't want to give in to her screaming every time, but if I don't she does not stop and I cannot take it. I am sure I will get some help from the therapists. So far the Dr.'s are of of no help. It is just so hard on me that my health is also suffering. This week she has 4 appointments and I hope I can make mine. I lost my SSI so am trying to sell products online which is not easy especially to replace what I lost. I am not really looking forward to the holidays this year or having any work to do for others as I need a rest. I am not getting help from my partner i fact he expects me to take care of him too and he sleeps while I mostly take care of our baby as he is up all night relaxing while I try to make money or worry and cry. Annette rosewarrior720@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 I don't know about other states, but in Cali there is an excellent resource available: The Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled. If you are in Cali and with the DX that your little one has, you should qualify for their services - one of which is respite care. They can also help find specialists who know what they are dong, good early-intervention programs, etc. Wicked / Robin A. Vosburg " I've always found a fully deployed battle group to be the most effective negotiator. " -- Admiral Constanza Stark, High Guard Chief-of-Staff, C. Y. 9758, in 'Point of the Spear' [316], on *Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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