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 Topic: neurofeedback |
alongfortheride
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 6:05 am Subject: neurofeedback |
| Hope you don't mind me butting/joining in. This was recommended for my almost 16 year old as well for working memory. We haven't done it yet, but I am questioning whether or not to do it at some poi ... |
| Topic: I think my kid is autistic but no one will help? |
alongfortheride
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Views: 2001
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:54 am Subject: I think my kid is autistic but no one will help? |
| I would seek out either a neuro-psychologist or a developmental pediatrician in your area for an evaluation. |
| Topic: What is your biggest fear for your child with Autism? |
alongfortheride
Replies: 64
Views: 5187
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:52 am Subject: What is your biggest fear for your child with Autism? |
| I'm guessing, but I think, "Cognitively Impaired" may be what Wreck-gar is after. Am I correct? |
| Topic: What is your biggest fear for your child with Autism? |
alongfortheride
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:39 am Subject: What is your biggest fear for your child with Autism? |
| I think it will really vary depending on the age of the kids. Obviously the issues are different for a parent of a preschooler vs a student in high school where their potential is while not fixed, mo ... |
| Topic: Desperately need help--seeking diagnosis for teen girl |
alongfortheride
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 7:30 am Subject: Desperately need help--seeking diagnosis for teen girl |
| I'm in agreement with some of the other posters here. My ds is also 15 and was diagnosed PDD-NOS early this year. Psychologists do not have training in identifying it. I brought it up for 3 years s ... |
| Topic: Share something good about your child |
alongfortheride
Replies: 32
Views: 2658
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:23 pm Subject: Share something good about your child |
| I'm going first. My almost 16 year old was given a phone about four years ago. He came to us a month after getting it and wanted to return it. He has always disliked having it. I have had to send ... |
| Topic: Share something good about your child |
alongfortheride
Replies: 32
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:13 pm Subject: Share something good about your child |
| This forum is rightfully a place for parents facing significant issues. There is a wonderful group of people helping each other here. It should also be a celebration spot IMHO for those things that ... |
| Topic: How to tell your Aspie kid? |
alongfortheride
Replies: 24
Views: 1992
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:05 pm Subject: How to tell your Aspie kid? |
| Eureka-C, I don't think that is that uncommon. My son can see the difference in behaviors of those that aren't as high on the spectrum as he is, yet cannot recognize differences in what he may be doi ... |
| Topic: Did you get any standard testing for your diagnosis? |
alongfortheride
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:20 am Subject: Did you get any standard testing for your diagnosis? |
| Not me, but my son had six hours of formal tests by a neuropsychologist that tested not only for ASD's, but his IQ, for ADD/ADHD, memory issues, fine motor skills and a variety of other things. He sp ... |
| Topic: At the End of My Rope! |
alongfortheride
Replies: 10
Views: 831
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:46 am Subject: At the End of My Rope! |
| We went through something similar and at the same age. We did not have the attitude, the aide nor the ADHD, but did get the lying and failing grades from just not doing work. We pulled my ds' iPod o ... |
| Topic: DSM-V |
alongfortheride
Replies: 31
Views: 2328
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:04 am Subject: DSM-V |
| MMJMOM -- We had the same issue. Our son, with PDD-NOS diagnosed privately in January, qualified for nothing at all other than accommodations. He is too successful. Carries a 3.8 GPA so flat out de ... |
| Topic: DSM-V |
alongfortheride
Replies: 31
Views: 2328
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:30 pm Subject: DSM-V |
| Asperger's is not necessarily higher functioning. My son is very high functioning, but he did have a language delay when young. He was just diagnosed at 15 1/2. He is fully mainstreamed, has been s ... |
| Topic: DSM-V |
alongfortheride
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:00 pm Subject: DSM-V |
| I never said he was diagnosed AS. He was diagnosed PDD-NOS. |
| Topic: DSM-V |
alongfortheride
Replies: 31
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:39 am Subject: DSM-V |
| My understanding, and I may be wrong, is that it will exclude people without repetitive behaviors though. My son, diagnosed PDD-NOS, has no repetitive behaviors. I don't think he would qualify under ... |
| Topic: I Think My 20 Year Old Son Has AS - What Next? |
alongfortheride
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:05 pm Subject: I Think My 20 Year Old Son Has AS - What Next? |
| I would definitely tell him. If he is as smart as you say, he knows and has known for a long time that he is different. It is an affirmation that there is a reason for it and it is worth seeking a d ... |
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