Guest guest Posted April 10, 2002 Report Share Posted April 10, 2002 The first thing to do is rule out other physical causes of the problems you mention... believe it or not, allergies (such as food allergies...red/blue food coloring is more harmful this way than actual sugar believe it or not! and caffiene as well) , petit mal seizures and several other medical problems can cause the symptoms you mention. My daughter is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, but only after we seperated or ruled out other diagnosis. She also had petit mal seizures, which she's seemed to have outgrown. She has something called vaso vagal syncope which causes adrenaline rushes (dizziness, heart pounding, even passing out-which she never has done, phew!, sick tummy). Keeping her very hydrated and letting her have free reign of salt (as told by her Pediatric Cardiologist) seems to control that for the most part. However, with autism diagnosed in your family before it would be a good idea to also pursue that area. If for no other reason than to rule it out. That's the approach you might try using with her parents. I had to do that w/her father. Nothing could be wrong w/HIS kid. But when I worded it differently and said something to the effect of " what could it hurt to rule it out so that we can move on? " I'm sure I said it better than, it was four years ago. Good luck! > I need some information on the symptoms of Autism. > We have a four year old grandson that appears to have a degree of > Autism. > There are/were two children, on both sides of the family, that > have/had Autism. > Our grandson can speak but slurs his speech. When he is tired, we > cannot understand his words. At regular speaking, he has an > impediment. > He stares into space a lot of the time. > He is affectionate but has spells of anger/rage. > He wets the bed and seems moody a lot. > I have mentioned to the parents to keep him off sugar as he gets > fatigued easily and then goes into a rage when a simple event > confuses and enrages him. > He is very good with me as I won't allow him to do these things and I > give him affection and attention. > We believe the parents are in denial about his health. They won't > agree to much of what we are saying. They say he is just " all boy " > The other boy gets mad but not enraged. They also say he is only four > but the three year and one year old do not do these things. > Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2002 Report Share Posted May 12, 2002 e - I can completely understand how you're feeling right now. I currently teach in a pre-k, extended-day autism classroom, and it has been very much a learning process. I was very undertrained when offered the position, and even though I did receive training before beginning this school year I was very unprepared. I thought I had it all figured out and I nearly cried after the first day of school when I realized how much more I had to learn and grow. Now, as the year comes to a close I have a much better understanding, and am constantly trying to learn more. So, you're not alone I'd be happy to answer questions/help you brainstorm tasks, ideas etc. I'm on boardmaker daily You can e-mail me privately at janetg@.... Good luck! These little ones ( & big) are well worth it. Janet -----Original Message-----From: candygirl2098 Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 12:43 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: autismI understand that not all autistic children are the same and not all methods will work for all kids. I graduated college in December with a degree in Speical Education with LITTLE TO NO information on the world of Autism. It wasn't until Friday's workshop that I am beginning to see things that are going on. I feel under trained as an educator. I hope that the work shops that I am going to attend this summer as well as workin with autistic children this summer will help me to work better with them. I use a picture/object schedule in my classroom since day one. It helps with all the kids in the class. They like to participate in checking the schedule. I'm working on developing personalized task calendars with the help of boardmaker for some of my students who need that visual reminder.Thanks for your help and information. I enjoy reading the posts!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2002 Report Share Posted May 13, 2002 <I use a picture/object schedule in my classroom since day <one. It <helps with all the kids in the class. They like to <participate in <checking the schedule. I'm working on developing <personalized task <calendars with the help of boardmaker for some of my <students who <need that visual reminder. <Thanks for your help and information. I enjoy reading the >posts! >e e, The picture schedule works wonderful with my son. He is 5 and he has Aspergers. Because he can read his teacher also added words beside the pictures for . He does so much better with a visual reminder, than with a spoken one. We have given him a little notebook to take with him to school and it has little reminders in it to help him. One of the reminders that we give him is to stay in your seat at lunch. The picture board does not work with my 2 year old yet. We are working very hard to try to find a way for her to communicate with us.....any suggestions???? She was just recently Dx'd autistic. ===== B. (husband) Kaytlin 7 5(Asperger's) Emma 2(PDD-NOS) Norfolk,VA. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 Bugg wrote: > > e, > The picture schedule works wonderful with my son. He > is 5 and he has Aspergers. Because he can read his > teacher also added words beside the pictures for > . He does so much better with a visual > reminder, than with a spoken one. We have given him a > little notebook to take with him to school and it has > little reminders in it to help him. One of the > reminders that we give him is to stay in your seat at > lunch. > The picture board does not work with my 2 year old > yet. We are working very hard to try to find a way > for her to communicate with us.....any suggestions???? > She was just recently Dx'd autistic. When Louie was a teensy guy, like your daughter, he didn't do well with picture boards either. What the therapists did was teach him rudimentary sign. They did this with pictures of a hand doing the sign, molding his hand into the sign, and coordinating it with an actual object or with the spoken word (whichever was appropriate). He took to sign like a duck to water. You might want to try this with your littlie! Annie, who loves ya annie@... -- “There is no conceivable human action which custom has not at one time justified and at another condemned.” -- ph Wood Krutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 , Aspergers was just introduced to me on May 10th when I attended a workshop on Autism. Until then I had never heard of the syndrome. I have become very interested in the spectrum and where some of my students fit into it. Being a new teacher has it's benefits since I haven't had the time to get stuck in my ways. I try new things all the time and when I find something that works I use it and modify it as needed. I recieved two books at the workshop on communication, and behaviors but I feel that I need to do A LOT more studying up on these kids. I also include words on my picture schedules. We had a 3 year old that could read everything in sight and would get upset if we didn't have the word accompanying the pictures. When you say picture board are you talking about PECS (picture exchange communication system)? We use that with our new ones. Since the state of Texas has the 3 is 3 program, our kids can be referred or found through our child study teams and be placed in a program such as the one I teach in beginning on their 3rd birthday. The digital camera has also been a great help. I find that by taking the actual picture, sticking it to cardboard (for support) then laminating it works better than icons from boardmaker. Once the kids can identify that the picture is the EXACT object they want they tend to like working the system to their advantage. I don't know if I helped or confused.... But I like talkin e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 I saw your message in the email list and was wondering what method for teaching autistic children they use in your school. In other words, is it TEACCH or some other one? Thanks. --- candygirl2098 wrote: ....I'm working on developing personalized task calendars with the help of boardmaker for some of my > students who need that visual reminder.... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 <When you say picture board are you talking about PECS <(picture <exchange communication system)? We use that with our <new ones. e, uses this system at school only. At home I use a word book for him. He likes that much better. With Emma we do use the camera to take real pictures. The does seem to help her. The only one that she uses is the picture of her cup. ===== B. (husband) Kaytlin 7 5(Asperger's) Emma 2(PDD-NOS) Norfolk,VA. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2002 Report Share Posted May 15, 2002 Yes, that is the method I will be attending a 4 day workshop on this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Donna Gates and Dr. Natasha -McBride did autsm videos that can be viewed on http://www.corganic.com/videos.html which is the website of: " Corrigan of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a Body Ecology Coach who has been involved with the Weston A Price Foundation since 2001. His passion for food and holistic healthcare has led him to a career change. He is currently pursuing a degree in dietetics. His focus is on improving children's health, especially those with autism, ASD, ADD, ADHD and PDD. He plans to continually add features to his website that will both entertain and inform. " You can also purchase a highly informative audio 12-CD set directly from www.bodyecology.com that is the recording of a seminar given by Donna Gates, Dr. -McBride, and Dr. Leonard (renowed gastroenterologist who is an expert in the use of nutrition and natural supplementation, probiotics, etc.). Carr Certified Body Ecologist Natural Health Unlimted*Golden Age Cultures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- autism No luck in searching my thousands of emails for the one containing approx. six short videos on autism. There were two women, one had a strong (Russian??) accent. Her son was severely autistic and responded to fermented foods. Ring a bell with anyone? If so, please resend. Thanks. co . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 here are 2 talks by Natasha from the last conference http://www.greekgiftsetc.com/GAPS/ > I don't know what post you are referring to, but the Russian woman > could be Dr. Natasha -McBride who wrote Gut and Psychology > Syndrome about treating the autism spectrum disorder. She spoke at the > WAP Conference in D.C. last fall and was a huge hit! She has a son who > was diagnosed with autism as a young child who is apparently now a > normal functioning teenager. She believes probiotics and a diet > similar to the Specific Carbohydrate are the answer. She has a website > at http://www.guthealth.info/. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You people are truly genius! That is the one I was seeking--Donna Gates and Dr. Natasha. My son and wife have a new child. Concerned about the autism epidemic in our area. They will really appreciate this simple but powerful knowledge. Thanks so much for all the responses. co Subject: Re: autism To: trad-foods-MN Date: Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:44 AM Donna Gates and Dr. Natasha -McBride did autsm videos that can be viewed on http://www.corganic .com/videos. html which is the website of: " Corrigan of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a Body Ecology Coach who has been involved with the Weston A Price Foundation since 2001. His passion for food and holistic healthcare has led him to a career change. He is currently pursuing a degree in dietetics. His focus is on improving children's health, especially those with autism, ASD, ADD, ADHD and PDD. He plans to continually add features to his website that will both entertain and inform. " You can also purchase a highly informative audio 12-CD set directly from www.bodyecology. com that is the recording of a seminar given by Donna Gates, Dr. -McBride, and Dr. Leonard (renowed gastroenterologist who is an expert in the use of nutrition and natural supplementation, probiotics, etc.). Carr Certified Body Ecologist Natural Health Unlimted*Golden Age Cultures ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - autism No luck in searching my thousands of emails for the one containing approx. six short videos on autism. There were two women, one had a strong (Russian??) accent. Her son was severely autistic and responded to fermented foods. Ring a bell with anyone? If so, please resend. Thanks. co ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 One more response... www.gutandpsychologysyndrome.com . This website sells Dr. Natasha -McBride's book and a high quality DVD of a 90 minute presentation entitled " Children's Health " that she gave to the Wise Traditions Michigan Conference last September 29, 2007. R._._,___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I have read about the link between vaccinations and autism. If you don't have those links, email me off list and I will send them to you. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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