Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Carollynn, My daughter Sophie, who is 5, has been recently diagnosed with autism. Before I asked for an assessment I had done lots of reading because I just wasn't sure. With some children it is really clear to their families that they have autism, but in Sophie's case it was not that clear cut. The Riverbend DS Parent Support Group website has some great articles on autism. I found the one called " Diagnosis of Autism in children with DS " http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/index.htm?page=autism.html helpful in working out if her behaviours might be due to autism or not. But I guess having an assessment done is the only sure way of knowing. Lisette > Hi, > My name is Carollynn and I just joined the group after seeing some > posts on another group I belong to for families with children who > have DS. > I've always felt my Tanner, who is 5 may be autistic along with the > DS. Some of the reasons I think this is: Head butting, no eye > contact, hand flapping, cover his ears, fascination with a toy for > hours..doing the same things over and over. No speech and more. > Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch. > Carollynn from WA > Mom to 17, 13, 11 & Tanner 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Carollyn, My name is Vi, I have 3 children Tammy 20, Tania 17, and 12 DS and PDD(ons). , does alot of hand flapping, you really have to force the eye contact ie put his chin up and say kyle look at me!! He does many repititive behaviors, and does get stuck with certain toys, perfers to play alone. however, kyle does talk!! I would have your son evaluated, because he can get alot of help with the additional diagnosis. good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Lisette, (love that name, by the way!) Thanks. I think I need to get an eval. I've mentioned it to his therapists but to no avail. They just say his DS is severe. Thanks again, Carollynn Re: Autistic? Hi Carollynn, My daughter Sophie, who is 5, has been recently diagnosed with autism. Before I asked for an assessment I had done lots of reading because I just wasn't sure. With some children it is really clear to their families that they have autism, but in Sophie's case it was not that clear cut. The Riverbend DS Parent Support Group website has some great articles on autism. I found the one called " Diagnosis of Autism in children with DS " http://www.altonweb.com/cs/downsyndrome/index.htm?page=autism.html helpful in working out if her behaviours might be due to autism or not. But I guess having an assessment done is the only sure way of knowing. Lisette > Hi, > My name is Carollynn and I just joined the group after seeing some > posts on another group I belong to for families with children who > have DS. > I've always felt my Tanner, who is 5 may be autistic along with the > DS. Some of the reasons I think this is: Head butting, no eye > contact, hand flapping, cover his ears, fascination with a toy for > hours..doing the same things over and over. No speech and more. > Any thoughts? Thanks a bunch. > Carollynn from WA > Mom to 17, 13, 11 & Tanner 5 -------------------------------------------------- Checkout our homepage for information, bookmarks, and photos of our kids. Share favorite bookmarks, ideas, and other information by including them. Don't forget, messages are a permanent record of the archives for our list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ -------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hello Vi, Thanks so much. I will most definately push harder to find out if he Autism is an issue. I appreciate your thoughts. Smiles, Carollynn Re: Autistic? Hi Carollyn, My name is Vi, I have 3 children Tammy 20, Tania 17, and 12 DS and PDD(ons). , does alot of hand flapping, you really have to force the eye contact ie put his chin up and say kyle look at me!! He does many repititive behaviors, and does get stuck with certain toys, perfers to play alone. however, kyle does talk!! I would have your son evaluated, because he can get alot of help with the additional diagnosis. good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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