Question 1

how can an iep help a child with an autism?

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Individual education: A coordinated plan to use educational resources benefits any kid with autism. Individual education plans describe the annual review & proposed plans for the coming year in kids with identified learning issues.In most areas, parents meat with the teachers & therapists to review current testing  & progress.This keeps people on a common path & allows the parent to sign & approve of plans (or not).

Question 2

does it really matter if i took a stool sample from the toilet water for the hemoccult test? son has autism and refuses to have anything to catch it.

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It would be better: to get it directly, especially if there is a trace of blood from skin or urine that's in the water. Did you try putting foil or plastic wrap between the seat and the rest of the toilet? Another way to do it is to take some of the stool from the toilet tissue you wipe him with (if you are wiping him).

Question 3

could an autism diagnosis be wrong?  many other professionals are questioning the dx.  also, he did not qualify for the preschool disability program.

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Yes: Any diagnosis can be wrong.  Mild cases of ad can be misdiagnosed as other things.  And other conditions can be misdiagnosed as ad.  Who made the diagnosis? Your pediatrician? The school? A developmental pediatrician? A psychiatrist? A pediatric neurologist?

Question 4

can you tell me about autism?

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Autism spectrum: Autism spectrum disorders are a set of complex neurobehavioral disorders that include social impairments, communication problems, and fixed, repetitive stereotypical movements.  The most severe form of disorder in this group is classical autism -- but there are also milder forms known previously as asperger's.  There's much more info than 400 characters will allow: http://tinyurl.Com/6y86go.

Question 5

when can autism be diagnosed?

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Very: There is no "official" age at which the diagnosis can be formulated, however, some of the criteria is only observable (or the lack thereof) after the kid is supposed to reach a milestone (verbal skills, etc). Review the criteria dsm4 and you will have a clear idea of why. That said, some genetic diseases ( deletions, isodicentrism, etc) associated with autistic features can be diagnosed at any age.

Question 6

where to go to diagnose autism?

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A psychiatrist.: See a psychiatrist. There are people who specialize in autism. There are therapist and providers who specialize in autism. Search for local providers.

Question 7

why do kids with autism regress?

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Difficulty dealing: With stress or trauma they can have regressive behavior. Actually any child can regress in this situation but for an autistic child it may take less to disturb them. (did i get to the heart of your question?).

Question 8

what can i do to treat my autism?

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Hmmm.....: Rather than "getting rid of your autism" you may be better served by seeking the help of a life coach.  This life coach can help you learn strategies for managing your day to day in the so-called "typical world" making life less stressful.  As the father of a teenager with autism, i want to empower you to embrace your autism & work with it, not against it.  Use your talents & gifts to move forward.

Question 9

what can cause autism in children?

Accepted Answer

Antenatal factors : Some syndromes cause autistic spectrum disorder &amp; intellectual disability. Chromosomal microarrays  find genetic errors  in ~15% of kids with ASD. Maternal low  folate (folic acid) levels at conception, rubella, "flu", obesity, advanced age &amp; alcohol/drug use from 3 wks.post-conception-term are some epigenetic factors that alter function, but not structure or sequence, of fetal genes &amp; increase risk of ASD.

Question 10

how can  autism affect everyday life?

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Pervasive effects: Autism and related disorders have significant impact on the life of the individual and his or her family. They often experience social anxiety and difficulty with relationships, difficulty planning and organizing daily living tasks(eg bills and finances), and difficulty with consistent work performance. Look for books bt tony atwood for quality, extensive info on the subject.

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