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Do you know what Autism is?

Yes, I know what it is.	48.2%	[ 27 ]
Yes, I have/know someone with autism.	39.3%	[ 22 ]
No	0.0%	[ 0 ]
I've heard of it, but don't know much about it.	12.5%	[ 7 ]
Total Votes:			[ 56 ]

[Humphreypoptart]

<3 For your thread. heart
You did a really good job, and I can tell you did a lot of work on it.

[Lightning the Lulu]

Am_I_God

I was broken, I was chokin’, I was lost.
This song saved my life.
I was bleeding, stopped believing, could have died.
This song saved my life.
I was down, I was drowning, but it came on just in time.

I'm curious as to the reasoning behind being so adamant about getting children tested early for Autism.

This song saved my life.

Apologies in advance for treading on anyone's else's toes and I am sure others will have more detailed answers for this but I just have to chime in here, as a person with sensory integration dysfunctions.

Sensory issues are uncomfortable for the person who has them, and the degree of discomfort ranges from mild to extreme. This is very misunderstood and leads to a lot of the "OMG THOSE POOR PEOPLE LOOK AT THAT HJGFDYUSLIHOILDHS!!!" reactions to things like meltdowns and helmets, for example.

Imagine you are a pre-verbal toddler who do not process pain properly. To you, it doesn't register as painful to bash your head against the wall. Actually, it feels kind of interesting, not like all that annoying stroking and soft-stuff...so you bash any chance you get...and scream with rage and bite when people make you stop because they don't make sense...this child needs to be understood before you strap that helmet on,

[Graceangel]

glad to see you're doing this again!

for those of you who don't know me, or don't remember me from last year.

My son who's 11 now and will be 12 in June. He has autism. He's on the spectrum, but he hasn't been specifically diagnosed with any particular version of it.

We do have challenges such as verbal communication and potty habits. I generally don't consider any of the other things that come up due to his sensory issues to be challenges or a problem. In fact, a lot of his other traits are things i can relate to. they are things i see in my own behavior just.. amplified and a little on the extreme.

However, he also has a lot of really spectacular parts of his personality. For example, he has a great sense of humor. he LOVES to laugh. He enjoys rollercoaster games, tv, video games. he's really good with computers. this past year, my husband picked up a camcorder, and Naaman has taken to it grandly. In fact, in good weather, we'll go find some train tracks, and if we get lucky to have one come by; the two of them go out and film it. usually naaman does it with guidance from husband to make sure he's in a safe distance.

he also loves carwashes, fire dept buildings, and TRAINS. he is OBSESSED with trains. He really likes sonic the hedge hog games.

the last few summers, we've been working on getting past our issues with water, and he's been starting to go into the local pool. he needs a lifevest to feel safe to go in; but.. hey.. that's progress. it allows him to enjoy cooling off on hot days.

some of the biggest things that help for us is for one: the school. he goes to a GREAT school with GREAT panels of people who sit in on his IEP's, and i feel this has a great deal to do with it. he gets speech, occupational, and physical therapy at school. Actually, nowadays he doesn't do PT as often. only a little bit.

something else we try to do is use his strengths. cuz.. all kids on the spectrum has them. find out what makes them tick, and you use their interests to guide their interests and focus.

[Graceangel]

Am_I_God

I was broken, I was chokin’, I was lost.
This song saved my life.
I was bleeding, stopped believing, could have died.
This song saved my life.
I was down, I was drowning, but it came on just in time.

I'm curious as to the reasoning behind being so adamant about getting children tested early for Autism.

This song saved my life.

the reason for this is because while trying to navigate the early and complex waters of helping your child work through sensory issues; well.. it's easier to do it at a younger age. the earlier you intervene and start therapies; the more development they make. by the time they are a teenager and it'd be harder to have to do some of what you do when they're younger.. just do to the fact that sometimes, your kids get bigger than you. lemme tell you... my son has come a LONG LONG WAY since being in first grade. :3

[KillerCaitie]

As a person with Aspergers, I'm here to support the cause & be proud of who I am! n_n

[Beautiful Grotesque]

So it wasn't my laptop or my internet. It was gaia all along! surprised

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[Lizezzy]

Got a friend with this illness.. made me think of her! :')
Very nice thread. smile




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[Beautiful Grotesque]

Holy crap that was loud eek

Big, big storm, I'll be back when it is over. stressed

Then hopefully I'll have a chance to actually chat with people. biggrin

[THE Santa Claus]

Thread has been <3'd. Many of my young friends struggle with one form of autism or another. Some are more successful than others at "fitting in" with the social world around them. But all of them are gifts to the world around them, precious and amazing! Thank you for this thread of dedication to them!

[Beautiful Grotesque]

Shanra the Dragon Bard

Good luck with your event Beautiful!

Thank you and thank you for sending out an announcement in the guild. smile

[Beautiful Grotesque]

The Legendary Guest

*echos Shanra's sentiments* (=

ASDs are pretty common in my family, as well as other neurodiversities.

Care to share your story? smile

[Beautiful Grotesque]

iSexy_Goddess

This will be the avi I want to enter, I sent a trade with the entry fee already.

Good luck on this event, I"ll try to come by every day.

Yay! First entry! biggrin

[Beautiful Grotesque]

Freaksrus

Good luck!

Thanks, feel free to stop by again ^_^

[Beautiful Grotesque]

iSexy_Goddess

Beautiful Grotesque

Daily Questions

Question: What are the signs you look for if you suspect your child has some form of autism and should you adopt a "wait and see" attitude, or take them straight to a doctor to diagnose them?

The signs to look out for are impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and repetitive behaviours. Also, failure to reach appropriate developmental milestones in some children, or the sudden loss of skills on others.

If you think your child has or shows some of these symptoms you should go straight to your pediatrician to get them diagnosed.

I'll send the trade to you tomorrow morning. I need to sleep so I can get up for a phone call in the morning >.>

[Beautiful Grotesque]

Am_I_God

I'm curious as to the reasoning behind being so adamant about getting children tested early for Autism.

I hope that The Legendary Guest and Graceangel's answers helped answer your question. smile