Guest guest Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 Wow! Kerry, this is really profound! I found myself reading it a couple of times, and really thinking this one over a bit. Thanks so much for sharing it!! Hugs, PJ Kerry Standifur wrote: True words are not necessarily beautiful. Beautiful words are not necessarily truthful. One who is achieved does not argue, and one who argues is not achieved. One who knows the deepest truth does not need segmented information. One who knows vast amounts of information, may not know the truth. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, discussing ways to cope with the stresses of daily life. Come aboard! PJ and Gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 --- little_pain_intheass wrote: > Mt 9 month old son is also weak on the left side. He > is able to roll. > I would like to know when do kids with PMG start to > want to walk. Hello, My granddaughter rolled until about a year, then proceeded to crawl for about 6 months and then walked at 18 months and now is getting around GREAT at 3. She runs, walks, rides a trike and climbs stairs. We have about 13 stairs and she loves going up and down, She still holds the rails but recently on occasion she lets go and feels very liberated doing it. The only thing that seems to lacking is speech. She says very few words but it's a start. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 My son walked at 21 1/2 months old. He has moderate Posterier PMG and BPNH Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi, I think it depends on how severe the PMG is. My baby has severe PMG and it is devastating. She is unable to do anything. She cannot roll over, sit up or even hold her head up without assistance. She is also non-verbal. One thing that Leah has taught me is patience. If your child can roll over, sit up, or even crawl, that is so wonderful. Sincerely, Elena, mom to beautiful Leah 3yrs with severe PMG, status post VNS placement, G-tube dependant, spastic quadraplegia, on many meds, 18 yrs and Emilio 12yrs. P.S. I have posted pictures of Leah on the Yahoo groups website. (unknown) Mt 9 month old son is also weak on the left side. He is able to roll. I would like to know when do kids with PMG start to want to walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 People who are not in your world and in your head are always apt to say " sorry " about your child. We are so far beyond any feelings remotely close to sorry. YOu are so right...they (your son and mine) are their own wonderful little persons. They have qualities that are priceless in so many ways. I am not sorry that my child " will NOT " do certain things. I am grateful to God in Heaven that he is, who he is. That he can do what he can do..and we focus simply on the things he CAN do. Gosh...I wish people could understand that instead feeling sorry for him. Get past it...greiving a child who " isnt " will never give glory to the child that is. Negativity only breeds depression. Be strong...be happy.....your son is an angel. I am only " sorry " that I cant meet and hug all of the kids and families I am hearing about on this message board. Hasselberger cheryl wrote: I had someone tell me they were sorry that my son was delayed.He would not be like a normal kid. He won't run,talk, or play sports like there kid. That made me so mad i told them that he is his own person he does things his way and on his time. She said it must be hard to watch him unable to walk. I told them yes it is but his is the world to me. I could not see myself with out him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi. My so is 4.5 yrs old, and he still takes the bottle for his Pediasure. He only uses it for that. For water, and anything eles we try to use a cup. He can't drink from a cup independently. Sorry can't really help you. Just adding our experience. ) Dianna (unknown) To: polymicrogyria > My son Axel is 1 years old. I would like to start getting him off > the > bottle. But he can't use his left arm to hold the cup. His > therapist > never answered my question when i asked her what i should do. Can > any > one help me. Thanks for your time > > Cheryl and Axel > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Cheryl, We started out by holding the cup for Sam, then he used small, narrow cups (juice cups are good) that he could hold with one hand. Christie, mom to Sam (15 yrs old, BPP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Date: Mon Jun 12 17:55:14 CDT 2006 To: polymicrogyria Subject: (unknown) Hi, My daughter had the same problem, any sippy cup we bought she could not effectively lift to her mouth. As a last resort we bought at the local supermarket the rubbermaid cup that has a straw that reaches all the way to the bottom of the cup. They are lightweight, square shaped, clear plastic with a removable straw inside. they are also cheap. Lees than $3.00 each. Hope this helps, My son Axel is 1 years old. I would like to start getting him off the bottle. But he can't use his left arm to hold the cup. His therapist never answered my question when i asked her what i should do. Can any one help me. Thanks for your time Cheryl and Axel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 My daughter is almost five and still has 3 bottles a day of Infatrini build up milk. This is the only way to get any real quantity of liquid in her. She cannot hold a cup at all, and has difficulty swallowing. We can hold a cup to her but a lot of the contents either runs out her mouth or else causes her to gag. She learnt the bottle feeding just after birth and seems to cope with this. As she has not progressed beyond approx 5-6 months in abilities, I think she therefore finds the cup a challenge. She does feed solids orally, but only if liquidised and even this is a difficult. We have avoided having a G tube but only through determination and perseverance. Dom (unknown) My son Axel is 1 years old. I would like to start getting him off the bottle. But he can't use his left arm to hold the cup. His therapist never answered my question when i asked her what i should do. Can any one help me. Thanks for your time Cheryl and Axel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/363 - Release Date: 13/06/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 My granddaughter, Lindsey was 4 in May. She also receives her total nutrition from Pedisure in a bottle. Can't drink or hold a cup. Who knows how long this will continue. She as well can't tollerate much baby food. She either lets it run out of her mouth or gags. Eventually they might be looking at a feeding tube but my daughter is holding off for as long as possible. Lindsey will be having her toncills and adnoids out June 27th and be recovered in the ICU unit at Childrens Memorial in Chicago. It is because of breathing issues she will be in ICU. The doctor said 1 to 2 days. Hopefully she will be able to sleep through the night and possibly will have less drooling. Maybe it will make a difference in her eating. But the most inportant thing is to get those toncills out for the sake of her breathing. The doctor said they were almost touching each other. I guess this is why she wakes up almost every night. You can hear her breathing out in the hallway. Then she's tired the next day and her therapy sessions are comprimised. I believe this will make a positive difference in everyones life around here. Blessings, Bonnie (grandmother to Lindsey - 4YO W/PMG/Microsephley > > My daughter is almost five and still has 3 bottles a day of Infatrini build up milk. This is the only way to get any real quantity of liquid in her. She cannot hold a cup at all, and has difficulty swallowing. We can hold a cup to her but a lot of the contents either runs out her mouth or else causes her to gag. She learnt the bottle feeding just after birth and seems to cope with this. As she has not progressed beyond approx 5-6 months in abilities, I think she therefore finds the cup a challenge. She does feed solids orally, but only if liquidised and even this is a difficult. We have avoided having a G tube but only through determination and perseverance. > Dom > > (unknown) > > > My son Axel is 1 years old. I would like to start getting him off the > bottle. But he can't use his left arm to hold the cup. His therapist > never answered my question when i asked her what i should do. Can any > one help me. Thanks for your time > > Cheryl and Axel > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.4/363 - Release Date: 13/06/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2006 Report Share Posted June 14, 2006 Cheryl, We use a sippy cup with handles, Kennedy will only hold it with your right hand and she does just fine, and Kennedy (6yrs.,pmg) http://www.geocities.com/kenjenjennings/ > >Reply-To: polymicrogyria >To: polymicrogyria >Subject: (unknown) >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:55:14 -0000 > >My son Axel is 1 years old. I would like to start getting him off the >bottle. But he can't use his left arm to hold the cup. His therapist >never answered my question when i asked her what i should do. Can any >one help me. Thanks for your time > > Cheryl and Axel > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I get the whole blaming yourself thing, I did that. But when it comes right down to it it just doesn't really matter what caused this. What does matter is how we handle the care of our little ones. The most important thing is that surround our child with positive doctors and therapiest in order to give them the best life possible. I don't mean to sound like how you feel doesn't matter it just that years of doing this has made it pretty clear to me that we can't go back so it's best to just focus on today and future. and Kennedy(7yrs,pmg) http://www.geocities.com/kenjenjennings/ > >Reply-To: polymicrogyria >To: polymicrogyria >Subject: (unknown) >Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:37:13 -0000 > >Hey everyone, > >Has any other mother get told by a Doctor, that you can be a resaon >why you child has PMG. I was told that i'm having a hard time. I keep >on blameing myself. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yes, it does not matter how it was caused. It happened to our children for some reason and we, as their parents, need to focus on growth and development and not on the " why " . I know how it feels, trust me. We all do. Our children need our full attention and focus on how we are to handle their care today. Keep your chin up and remember, our little ones need us. ~ (unknown) >Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:37:13 -0000 > >Hey everyone, > >Has any other mother get told by a Doctor, that you can be a resaon >why you child has PMG. I was told that i'm having a hard time. I keep >on blameing myself. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 When the doctor told you that you could be a cause of your child's PMG, what did he say? Christie, mom to Sam (15 yrs old, BPP) > Hey everyone, > > Has any other mother get told by a Doctor, that you can be a resaon > why you child has PMG. I was told that i'm having a hard time. I keep > on blameing myself. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hi! My son just turned 5 on Sat. He has Bilateral PMG. From what I know, you are born with PMG. I have heard that because PMG spans greatly, some people don't even know that they have it until they have a scan done. Though, she could have had a seizure and that could have stemmed from PMG. Dianna (unknown) To: polymicrogyria > I am trying to help a friend of mine who is involved in a lawsuit > stemming from a motor vehicle accident that occured when she was > 23. During the accident her head hit and broke the windshield. > Following the accident she started having migraine headaches, > dizziness, seizures, and blackouts. A CT of her head revealed > " right cerebral polymicrogyria. " > > I am wondering if a traumatic head injury at 23 years old could > cause this condition. If so, are these the symptoms that accompany > this condition. If a traumatic head injury cannot cause the > condition, can it cause the condition to become symptomatic if it > has been previously asymptomatic? > > I would appreciate any insight you could provide. > > Thanks! > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home > equity - Click now for info > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I'm no expert, but I've learned a lot about PMG and everything I've read/heard says that it is a congenital condition (born with it) and not acquired. PMG is a brain malformation that occurs when the brain is forming during the second trimester and is the result of a neuronal migration disruption. There are several cases where people had no symptoms until adulthood, but most are discovered in infancy or early childhood. The causes, that I'm aware of, are: Genetic (usually auto recessive; meaning so far back in ancestry you'd never know it was in your family), Cytomeglovirus during pregnancy (a fairly contagious virus with like the flu symtoms or sometimes none at all) Umbilical cord asphyxiation (during a critical period of brain development the umbilical cord was crimped, in utero, and blood flow was momentarily cut off) Consanguineous parents (mom and dad were blood relatives). Again, I'm not an expert but it would appear that the only sure fire way I've ever heard of to diagnose PMG is with an MRI, not a CT scan. Others out there know lots more than I do, and will correct me if I'm wrong (and please do, I don't want to give bad info), this is just from what I know about PMG so far. Penny Rubalcaba - Stepmom to nela (14 years old) DeCastro wrote: I am trying to help a friend of mine who is involved in a lawsuit stemming from a motor vehicle accident that occured when she was 23. During the accident her head hit and broke the windshield. Following the accident she started having migraine headaches, dizziness, seizures, and blackouts. A CT of her head revealed " right cerebral polymicrogyria. " I am wondering if a traumatic head injury at 23 years old could cause this condition. If so, are these the symptoms that accompany this condition. If a traumatic head injury cannot cause the condition, can it cause the condition to become symptomatic if it has been previously asymptomatic? I would appreciate any insight you could provide. Thanks! --------------------------------- Sponsored Link $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home equity - Click now for info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 My son is in Round Rock school district. He was in PPCD for two years and is now integrating into a Kindergarten class. His PPCD class was at Kathy Caraway School with severely autistic and high functioning autistics were. His teacher was Nyman who was a God-send for my son. My son is now 6 and in Kindergarten with an aid assigned to him. He has severe behavior problems that we are still trying to figure out. We are having trouble with a clear diagnosis, with autism as one possibility but sensory integration disorder is the latest. We are trying tegretol now but it does not become effective for two weeks at least, so we are concerned. Peg > > > > > I understand that there is a fabulous set of classes in the Round Rock and > Leander school districts (near Austin). I do not know first hand, but my > son's Sp. Ed. teacher went to visit those classes last year to see what if > anything she could implement in our small town ISD. However, she did tell me > that these classes were formed for very high-functioning autism cases only. > > Yianna > > __________________________________________________________ > Sponsored Link > > Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. > $510k for $1,698/mo. Calculate new payment! > www.LowerMyBills.com/lre > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thank you! Penny Rubalcaba wrote: I'm no expert, but I've learned a lot about PMG and everything I've read/heard says that it is a congenital condition (born with it) and not acquired. PMG is a brain malformation that occurs when the brain is forming during the second trimester and is the result of a neuronal migration disruption. There are several cases where people had no symptoms until adulthood, but most are discovered in infancy or early childhood. The causes, that I'm aware of, are: Genetic (usually auto recessive; meaning so far back in ancestry you'd never know it was in your family), Cytomeglovirus during pregnancy (a fairly contagious virus with like the flu symtoms or sometimes none at all) Umbilical cord asphyxiation (during a critical period of brain development the umbilical cord was crimped, in utero, and blood flow was momentarily cut off) Consanguineous parents (mom and dad were blood relatives). Again, I'm not an expert but it would appear that the only sure fire way I've ever heard of to diagnose PMG is with an MRI, not a CT scan. Others out there know lots more than I do, and will correct me if I'm wrong (and please do, I don't want to give bad info), this is just from what I know about PMG so far. Penny Rubalcaba - Stepmom to nela (14 years old) DeCastro wrote: I am trying to help a friend of mine who is involved in a lawsuit stemming from a motor vehicle accident that occured when she was 23. During the accident her head hit and broke the windshield. Following the accident she started having migraine headaches, dizziness, seizures, and blackouts. A CT of her head revealed " right cerebral polymicrogyria. " I am wondering if a traumatic head injury at 23 years old could cause this condition. If so, are these the symptoms that accompany this condition. If a traumatic head injury cannot cause the condition, can it cause the condition to become symptomatic if it has been previously asymptomatic? I would appreciate any insight you could provide. Thanks! --------------------------------- Sponsored Link $200,000 mortgage for $660/mo - 30/15 yr fixed, reduce debt, home equity - Click now for info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 It sounds like he may be having trouble dealing with the now rigorous demands of the K classroom. Much of his work and the completion of it in a timely manner will call for on demand fine motor skills which can be HUGE for someone with a sensory disorder and/or Autism. The Functional Behavior Analysis that should be done on his behavior should isolate his problem(s)and if it doesn't, it wasn't done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Jen, I am sure that since you have 2 older daughters that you are well aware that " autism " is a communication disorder. Have you noticed some communication delays/behavior problems that have tipped you off to check out autism? Also, are you taking her to a Doctor/Psychologist/Neurologist to be evaluated or has she been? The reason I say this is this: The school systems are not authorities on autism. Even though they have experience with it. They can be biasied in their diagnosis/prognosis. If you have not looked into a second opinion, What type of specialist are you waiting to see? Shanna (mother to 5 children; youngest, , 12 yrs, autism) jen swank wrote: Hi everyone... I joined the group last week and have enjoyed reading all of the postings.. I have three daughters 3,6 and 8. My youngest daughter Emma has autism...I think...no formal diagnosis yet, I have suspected she was on the spectrum since she was about 18 mo. old....now she attends a special ed preschool and her teachers agree that she needs to be evaluated again. Anyway...we are on a waiting list to see a group of specialist for an actual diagnosis. Emma has been delayed since about 3 mo, so we have been going to therapies her whole life..and have been told everything...cerebal palsy, a muscle disorder, you name it I have heard it...so I am anxious to finally get a diagnosis that fits! I am glad to have joined this group...we live in a small community and I have yet to meet anyone with a autisic daughter...lots of boys of course. I hope everyone is having a great week. ~ Jen __________________________________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Jen, I am sure that since you have 2 older daughters that you are well aware that " autism " is a communication disorder. Have you noticed some communication delays/behavior problems that have tipped you off to check out autism? Also, are you taking her to a Doctor/Psychologist/Neurologist to be evaluated or has she been? The reason I say this is this: The school systems are not authorities on autism. Even though they have experience with it. They can be biasied in their diagnosis/prognosis. If you have not looked into a second opinion, What type of specialist are you waiting to see? Shanna (mother to 5 children; youngest, , 12 yrs, autism) jen swank wrote: Hi everyone... I joined the group last week and have enjoyed reading all of the postings.. I have three daughters 3,6 and 8. My youngest daughter Emma has autism...I think...no formal diagnosis yet, I have suspected she was on the spectrum since she was about 18 mo. old....now she attends a special ed preschool and her teachers agree that she needs to be evaluated again. Anyway...we are on a waiting list to see a group of specialist for an actual diagnosis. Emma has been delayed since about 3 mo, so we have been going to therapies her whole life..and have been told everything...cerebal palsy, a muscle disorder, you name it I have heard it...so I am anxious to finally get a diagnosis that fits! I am glad to have joined this group...we live in a small community and I have yet to meet anyone with a autisic daughter...lots of boys of course. I hope everyone is having a great week. ~ Jen __________________________________________________________ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 we are waiting to see a group including a neurologist...an autism 'team' at the University of Iowa, our peditrician recomended them..but are on a waiting list right now. Emma has been in speech therapy since 18 mo. she never did point to things or wave bye-bye, she has some words and a few 2-3 word statements she uses. mostly she takes people to what she wants. when people say hello to Emma she says 'happy birthday " lol and she know her colors, shapes, numbers..but will not 'perform' these..you just have to watch her when she is looking at a book! Also when she does not know what to say she just says 'beep beep'. Early on we did some signing...and she still uses a few of these. She loves music!! But is deathly afraid of common noises like the sweeper! She is getting bigger and her fits are getting to be harder...I feel so bad when she cannot tell me what she needs or feels..and then she acts out by hitting and screaming..but not in a 'typical' toddler tantrum. Anyway..I have rambeled on long enough...but with everything I have read and researched I strongly feel she is somewhere on the spectrum. Swank Re: (unknown) Jen, I am sure that since you have 2 older daughters that you are well aware that " autism " is a communication disorder. Have you noticed some communication delays/behavior problems that have tipped you off to check out autism? Also, are you taking her to a Doctor/Psychologist /Neurologist to be evaluated or has she been? The reason I say this is this: The school systems are not authorities on autism. Even though they have experience with it. They can be biasied in their diagnosis/prognosis . If you have not looked into a second opinion, What type of specialist are you waiting to see? Shanna (mother to 5 children; youngest, , 12 yrs, autism) jen swank <mom3_jenswank@ yahoo.com> wrote: Hi everyone... I joined the group last week and have enjoyed reading all of the postings.. I have three daughters 3,6 and 8. My youngest daughter Emma has autism...I think...no formal diagnosis yet, I have suspected she was on the spectrum since she was about 18 mo. old....now she attends a special ed preschool and her teachers agree that she needs to be evaluated again. Anyway...we are on a waiting list to see a group of specialist for an actual diagnosis. Emma has been delayed since about 3 mo, so we have been going to therapies her whole life..and have been told everything.. .cerebal palsy, a muscle disorder, you name it I have heard it...so I am anxious to finally get a diagnosis that fits! I am glad to have joined this group...we live in a small community and I have yet to meet anyone with a autisic daughter...lots of boys of course. I hope everyone is having a great week. ~ Jen ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos. yahoo.com/ new_cars. html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 , if I remember you said you live in a small town, but I'm wondering if auditory integration might help her. Sounds like she's got some sound sensitivity going on. Sounds like she's doing great! Debi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Jen I think it is great that you are getting another evaluation. I also love that Emma says " happy birthday " when people tell her hello!!! LOL I guess she says " beep beep " for good bye??! Also, I would be surprised to hear if one autistic child did not hate the vaccuum cleaner noise. My daughter covered her ears at the sound of the tub filling up too. She could not handle walmart with the beeps and poor ultra violet lighting. Also, the tantrums were terrible at the younger ages. I think I lost some of my hearing because of the screaming.It will get better and you will be able to ask her what is hurting and someday she will tell you. I am so glad that you are narrowing things down for her. It will help in getting her the help she needs. Good luck and keep us posted on her progress. Shanna jen swank wrote: we are waiting to see a group including a neurologist...an autism 'team' at the University of Iowa, our peditrician recomended them..but are on a waiting list right now. Emma has been in speech therapy since 18 mo. she never did point to things or wave bye-bye, she has some words and a few 2-3 word statements she uses. mostly she takes people to what she wants. when people say hello to Emma she says 'happy birthday " lol and she know her colors, shapes, numbers..but will not 'perform' these..you just have to watch her when she is looking at a book! Also when she does not know what to say she just says 'beep beep'. Early on we did some signing...and she still uses a few of these. She loves music!! But is deathly afraid of common noises like the sweeper! She is getting bigger and her fits are getting to be harder...I feel so bad when she cannot tell me what she needs or feels..and then she acts out by hitting and screaming..but not in a 'typical' toddler tantrum. Anyway..I have rambeled on long enough...but with everything I have read and researched I strongly feel she is somewhere on the spectrum. Swank Re: (unknown) Jen, I am sure that since you have 2 older daughters that you are well aware that " autism " is a communication disorder. Have you noticed some communication delays/behavior problems that have tipped you off to check out autism? Also, are you taking her to a Doctor/Psychologist /Neurologist to be evaluated or has she been? The reason I say this is this: The school systems are not authorities on autism. Even though they have experience with it. They can be biasied in their diagnosis/prognosis . If you have not looked into a second opinion, What type of specialist are you waiting to see? Shanna (mother to 5 children; youngest, , 12 yrs, autism) jen swank <mom3_jenswank@ yahoo.com> wrote: Hi everyone... I joined the group last week and have enjoyed reading all of the postings.. I have three daughters 3,6 and 8. My youngest daughter Emma has autism...I think...no formal diagnosis yet, I have suspected she was on the spectrum since she was about 18 mo. old....now she attends a special ed preschool and her teachers agree that she needs to be evaluated again. Anyway...we are on a waiting list to see a group of specialist for an actual diagnosis. Emma has been delayed since about 3 mo, so we have been going to therapies her whole life..and have been told everything.. .cerebal palsy, a muscle disorder, you name it I have heard it...so I am anxious to finally get a diagnosis that fits! I am glad to have joined this group...we live in a small community and I have yet to meet anyone with a autisic daughter...lots of boys of course. I hope everyone is having a great week. ~ Jen ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos. yahoo.com/ new_cars. html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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