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 Topic: Echolalia |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 18
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:24 pm Subject: Re: Echolalia |
| My daughter has become a parrot. She isn't doing it on purpose, I've learned, but she keeps repeating things I say. For example I will say to her brother, "Honey, it's time for you to take your nap ... |
| Topic: Offended by the idea of a cure? |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 71
Views: 1767
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:08 pm Subject: Offended by the idea of a cure? |
| Is classic autism something that should be treated? Absolutely, by ways of allowing those poor souls to communicate with ease. By helping them control the sensory overload that shuts down their syst ... |
| Topic: Thinking in pictures |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 66
Views: 2213
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:08 pm Subject: A Link To Thinking In Pictures and the Usefulness of PECS |
| This thread is fascinating especially when you consider PECS. Once upon a time, my child used PECS. PECS are tools used to teach more severe Autistics to communicate and even read. PECS are picture ... |
| Topic: First IEP (?) meeting coming up in a week....intimidated! |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 17
Views: 672
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:36 pm Subject: Re: First IEP (?) meeting coming up in a week....intimidated |
| Okay so this meeting is coming up quick and there is a list of like 10 people that are going t be there. I am really nervous and a little intimidated by the whole thing. Any advice? Are you suppose ... |
| Topic: Is early detection really crucial? |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 21
Views: 618
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:32 pm Subject: Is early detection really crucial? |
| Early detection is important particularly for those severly effected. It can change a child's life. I'm happy to see this thread on WP. It recognizes that not all are fortunate to have only Asperge ... |
| Topic: The Autism Perspectives Magazine Featuring Alex Plank |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 35
Views: 4791
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:20 pm Subject: The Autism Perspectives Magazine Featuring Alex Plank |
Oooprettycolors how do I read the issue with Alex on cover?
You follow the link she gave.
I did follow the link and I got the other magazine cover not the one Alex was on. I will try once more. |
| Topic: The baiting trolls on Autism Speaks message board. |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 38
Views: 1983
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:18 pm Subject: The baiting trolls on Autism Speaks message board. |
| Fortunately, the parents on the other board don't view their activity in the Autism world as a high school popularity contest. They are grown adults with children who are doing the best they can to d ... |
| Topic: Should autistic parent be responsible for children after 21? |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 18
Views: 948
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:40 pm Subject: Should autistic parent be responsible for children after 21? |
| Responsbility after 21 may depend on the severity and services offered. Some parents may not have much choice if the adult is very effected. |
| Topic: The Autism Perspectives Magazine Featuring Alex Plank |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 35
Views: 4791
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:37 pm Subject: The Autism Perspectives Magazine Featuring Alex Plank |
| Oooprettycolors how do I read the issue with Alex on cover? |
| Topic: New, Improved Autism Speaks Slogan! |
NewportBeachDude
Replies: 363
Views: 11895
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 9:34 pm Subject: New, Improved Autism Speaks Slogan! |
| Darwin's battle with Autism Speaks is one sided and created by him alone. I've read why others don't like Autism Speaks and that's their right. The organization is fighting hard to make life better ... |
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