I found this site on the myspace autism group page, I found it very useful. www.autisminspiration.com. You can click on the link for the sample content to get...
... Hi there...I am new to this group and to Autism. I have many questions and would basically just like someone to talk to about my daughter. We live in the...
Hello I'm new to this group and new to autism. My daughter is almost 2 and insists on having MANY sippy cups throughout the day. She would rather drink than...
Well, every child is different but for us, we got rid of all the sippy cups but 1. Throughout the day we allowed our son to only drink from a "big boy"...
Very true that all children are different, especially those with Autism. All 4 of my boys are affected to some degree, but it seemed the same thing
they all...
My son also suffered from sensory problems-especially food...he still has a hard time eating certain things and he's 12. We would offer foods that he like...
... still has a hard time eating certain things and he's 12. We would offer foods that he like throughout the day and would also add new but similiar...
Hello, I have only posted on this group a few times, but I need some advice. I am a home daycare provider. Right now I have a 2.5 yr old boy in my daycare that...
I would call the CISD and see what ideas they have in reference to getting him evaluated. It is difficult becasue some parents do not want to believe that...
I believe Early On or the 0-3 program will come in and evaluate children under the recommendation of anyone...ie daycare provider, etc. It is my understanding...
Hello, Before I responded I wanted to check out some information. Early ON is the way to get him evaluated. They will come to your house if needed but they...
Hi all, This is Shelly, one of the social workers with CISD Birth-6 program and this question seems to be right up my alley! Heather, I'm glad you found this...
Autism is usually diagnosed around the age of three when an abnormal development of the child is noticed. An early diagnose is essential for the future medical...
Lisa- Please send me your contact info at porters@... or contact me at that email address. I am away from the area for the summer and don't have...
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Jul 15, 2008 10:32 pm
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I just wanted to remind everyone that the ASA is hosting a free picnic at Bailey Park's Everybody's Playground. Free food and fun. Come meet the new board...
Wish I could join you, but I will be out of town then. Enjoy! Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W. School Social Worker ________________________________ From:...
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Jul 30, 2008 2:16 am
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Was anyone able to attend the picnic? How did it go? If I would have had my kids this weekend, I would have been there!...
The picnic was a blast! Thank you for coming. The park was not filled with lots of kids. There were no issues with the river. There were maybe 50 people in...
I just discovered this forum, actually by accident. Today has been very frustrating, so maybe someone out there can help. (Maybe no coincidence that I found...
This is what I have...although I do not have an older child with autism, we go to Day One,and they don't know anything much about it. Dr. Sloan in Kalamazoo...
Well, it's been a busy summer and I miss you guys!!! Hayley has going to Kim's Korral and loves being on the horse-thanks again Cyd for sharing this resource...
What a very cool thing Heather! Sounds like fun...hopefully I will be able to come out to support you that day! Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W. School Social...
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Aug 7, 2008 3:00 pm
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That is awesome, Heather. You are such a strong advocate for children in the autism spectrum. That's where real change occurs. Thanks for your hard work -...
We are looking for a member of the Autism community (parent, grandparent, teacher, etc) to be on our board. If you have some extra time and want to help out,...
Heather- What would being on the board require as far as a time commitment, etc. Shannon L. Porter, L.M.S.W. School Social Worker ...
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... extra time ... my question is the same as Shannon's, how much time would you need? My son is autistic also, and I am in my last year of my bachelor's...