Help for Family in Canada

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I'm hoping that there is someone out there that knows someone in Canada that can

help this family.  The mother's best friend sought me out at work.

 

They live in Toronto, Canada and are being told there is nothing but waiting

lists, even just to get a diagnosis.  They have a 4 year son exhibiting

aggressive behaviors when frustrated or mad.  He is even striking out at their

baby.  The mother is so afraid of him seriously hurting his younger brother

and/or herself.  She is also fighting her own urges to hurt her son.  I read a

recent letter she sent to her friend and it is frightening. 

 

She explains how her son does not seem to be able to read other's emotions, is

echolalic and insists on routines.  He, however, does not have a means to

control his emotions.  She is so distraught that she wants to take her baby and

leave her son and husband. 

 

So many typical signs here, frustration in family, no money for services,

services not available.

 

Since they are not in the US, I don't know what more I can do to help them.  I

have sent her books and given numerous websites to look at, including some from

Canada, along with suggestions of therapies to look into.  I am truly hoping

that there is someone who knows another person that is in or near her that can

reach out and provide support and/or guidance.

 

If you know of anyone, please contact me at feistyfode@... and I will get

direct information on the family to you.

 

Thank you so much.  Just trying to reach out to as many as I can.

 

Penne Fode

Greater Long Beach/San Valley ASA

Autism Society of California

Love, Gabby. :0)

http://stemcellforautism.blogspot.com/

 

" I know of nobody who is purely Autistic or purely neurotypical. Even God had

some Autistic moments, which is why the planets all spin. " ~ Jerry Newport