Autistic
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Q: What could a 17 year old do to help autistic people?
I'm almost 17, and lately I've become extremely interested in autism, and helping autistic children and their families. One thing I'd like to do is get to know autistic children and adults personally, and maybe even offer baby-sitting for autistic children in my area (but I'm not sure if the parents would be comfortable). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can become more active about autism? If you have an autistic child, do you think a babysitter who has patience for autistic children would be a relief?
A: I work with autistic kids and im 20... I love it! Some things u can do is look to see if there are any special olymipc programs near where u live, camps, miracle league, theraputic horseback riding progams... search for programs for people with autism near where you live... (people with autism is the correct way to say it not autistic ppl... sorry that was drilled on me in one of my rehabilitation classes). If you volonteer/work for progams like the ones above parents will see that you have experience working with kids with autism and they will be more likely to hire you
Q: What parents can do to help their autistic child?
I am doing a project on autistic children. I was wondering if people had their own opinions or if you know any helpful websites. Thank you.
A: 1. If you can, talk to people who have (Asperger's Syndrome (AS) High-Functioning Autism (HFA) for suggestions on how to help an Autistic child.
2. Read books written by Temple Grandin, Ph.D who is Autistic.
3. Read books written by Donna Williams who is Autistic.
4. Visit these websites.
http://www.wrongplanet.net/
Autism Society of America (ASAF)
http://www.autism-society.org/
Q: What is the likely that my daughter will be autistic?
I have a step son whom is 7 who is autistic. His father is my husband. Whom we are now pregnant with a baby girl, what is the likeliness that my baby girl will be autistic if we still dont know what side causes the autistic gene- the mother or the father?
A: You don't know if the Autism came from his mother or father so if it came from the mother than you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Autism does run in families. I do know families with more than one Autistic child or their kids have other learning disabilities. Autism is four to five times more prevalent in boys than in girls. My son and my sister's son are both Autistic and my cousin was ADHD so I think it came from my mom's side. So the chance is there put I don't think there is a huge chance. I would think that it is probably unlikely. Don't stress about it. I had a daughter after I had my son who is severely Autistic and she is absolutely fine and my sister's daughter is fine too. Just enjoy your baby girl and try not to worry or you will drive yourself crazy.
Q: How much should I get paid for babysitting an autistic boy and his brother?
The boy is 6 and is autistic, does not speak and still wears diapers. His brother is 10 and has no problems, and the parents asked me how much I want to be paid for five hours of watching them, when there is the possibility the kids will be asleep most of the time...and I have no idea what is proper to charge. They are actually 40 minutes away from me, and are going to pay my travel costs, so what should I charge in addition? Any ideas?
A: 11 dollars an hour sounds good :)
Q: What is the most effective way to potty train an autistic 5 year old child?
She is 5 years old and is on a border line of being autistic. She almost has the peeing on the potty thing down but she is having trouble with the other one. She is currently wearing pull-ups. If you have ANY ideas, i wll try them all. But remember she is already 5 years old and needs to be trained before the school year starts. Thanks for your help!
A: I am the mother of an autistic child. The key is routine and consistancy. I would wake my son up and tell him-first potty, then wipe, flush, wash--then on to the other parts of his morning. When we get home it's the same thing. Get home, go potty, wipe, flush, wash.
While at home--every hour. Let's go potty. Wipe, flush, wash.
It has to become a real part of her daily routine. That is the only way. Do it over and over and over--very often. Include it in the list of things you need to do every time you talk about your day. I also used a visual schedule. Pic of a bed, then a toilet, then a table with food, then a tooth brush, then clothes, then backpack, then car.
Q: How to give an autistic child nasty medicine?
My son is 5 years old and autistic. He's been given some flucloxacilin which tastes very strong and nasty. He hates the taste and now refuses to take it. Her dosent understand bribes or that as soon as he has it he can have a drink to get rid of the taste. Any ideas as to how I could successfully give my son this medicine.
Thanks!
Thanks its that strong that even putting it in his drinks wont disguise the taste
He's got impetigo
Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll give the drinks 1 another go. Maybe make the drink slighty stronger not too much mind. Wish me luck and I'll choose best answer a bit later
A: call your pharmacy to see if they can flavor the medicine. try a medicine syringe to shoot it back to the back of his mouth trying to miss his tongue. offer him his favorite drink after giving him the medicine. realistically though, you may just have to tough it out. i'm sorry to say.
Q: How long does it normally take a peaditrican to diagnose autistic spectrum disorders?
After a number of difficulties with my little boy of almost 9 years ,my GP suggested that he may have something related to the autistic spectrum disorder.He mentioned aspergers syndrome and has refered him to a local peaditrician.We are due to see him this week,will they they be able to tell us on the day if this is the case or is it usual to have a lot more tests etc. Does anyone know the procedure in the UK for this type of diagnosis.
A: we waited 5 years for diagnosis but it was suspected at birth & i thought that was bad enough!! good luck
Q: Do you have an autistic child or sibling or other family member?
I would like to know what it is like for you to live around someone who is autistic. What's it like on a daily basis? How do they affect your life? What is the person with autism's life like?
A: my little brother was diagnosed with autism when he was 2, and he just recently celebrated his 15th birthday. on a daily basis...lets see, he worries alot, stresses about what people think of him, needs constant reassurance that everything is alright....but other than that, life with him is just perfect. he is brilliant, smart, and always happy. he can entertain himself for hours at a time just by walking around or playing on a swingset. i wouldnt change a thing about him.
Q: Are there any scholarships for people with autistic siblings?
I'm a high school senior with two autistic siblings- a 15 year old boy and a 9 year old girl. The 15 year old is mid-functioning, while the 9 year old is high-functioning. Are there any scholarships, grants, etc for people who have autistic siblings?
I didn't think there would be, but I figured I'd pose the question. And you'd be surprised at the scholarships that are out there. I was filling out a survey on FastWeb, and there were places for marking if you had a blind parent, a relative with cancer, etc. Plus, there are scholarships for race, religion, etc: how does that equate to being deserving of a scholarship? So, to me, the idea of there being a scholarship related to having autistic siblings doesn't sound so extremely outlandish.
A: It really seems like there should be something available to you since having special needs children in the home is likely to increase the financial demands of the family and, therefore, decrease the amount likely to be available for your education. This would be a need-based scholarship.
I know for financial aid--the FASFA form--the number of children in a family who are in college at a particular time influences your financial aid standing. I really don’t know about families with special needs children.
Could you ask your school counselor? Or perhaps someone in the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend?
The college I go to has a computer system where you type in your information and it gives you a list of possible scholarships that are available nationally as well as ones that are specific to that school. Maybe your school has something like that.
Those are the two routes I would try. Good luck to you
Q: Do some autistic people have special abilities that other people dont have?
I have met several people with autism that have extrordinary capabilities. I met a girl who was autistic but played the piano by ear, I have a relative you has an amazingly out of this world memory, an autisitc girl who had amazing writing/verbal skills. So I want to know if it is common to meet autistic people who have "special powers"?
A: Some have very special abilities take a look at the links.
Q: How do you transition an autistic child to daycare?
My son is 4 years old and autistic. He is not severe but he has cognitive and speech problems. His grandma watched him up until now. She is unable to watch him and we need to put him into daycare. How do I make sure the center understands him and he doesn't get punished for something he can't help? I am very nervous about how he will do. Any ideas from parents of special needs in daycares?
A: I am a Special Education teacher and I have my Masters Degree in Autism.
To best prepare your son for the transition to daycare I would suggest a few things that you can do to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
These things include:
****pictures of the people and kids he will be around at daycare in the form of a social story describing what will be in his daily routine, make sure you include that mommy or daddy will pick him up every day.
****Educate the center staff of your sons autism, explain to them that he is differently abled and learns things differently.
****If your child uses PECS or a visual daily schedule help the daycare set one up for him.
Q: What is a fair payrate for babysitting an autistic 5 year old?
I live in PA, and I have been offered a babysitting job for the summer babysitting an autistic 5 year old boy. He is highly autistic, and I would be required to have an eye on him AT ALL TIMES. He is also still in diapers. I was told I could be babysitting him up to 14 hours a day, but it may not be that long every day. How much should I ask for as pay? Also, should I ask to be payed by the hour, day, or week?
A: I personally would as for a weekly rate. Thats what most child cares charge. I know that on a few military bases (army wife here) the rate is about 150-200 a week depending due to some single soldiers pull 12 hour duty 5 days a week ( like my husband) That I think is under paid, but that is basically your call since it is private child care.
Q: What is the probability of the sibling of a victim of autism having an autistic offspring?
My brother is autistic, and I am wondering 10-20 years down the road, were I to have children, what the chance of having an autistic child would be.
A: Autistics are not victims!
I am an Aspie/ADHD, my spouse is also an Aspie. We both have IQ's over 140.
1 kid is a high functioning Autistic, 2 others are Aspies and 1 other is non-Autistic.
All my nephews and nieces are normal.
My parents are of average intelligence.
My oldest sibling is bi-polar as well as having schizophrenia with below average intellect (IQ ~75-80).
Does it run in families?
It must be passed down somewhere, somehow,seeing it is a genetic condition.
Will you have children that would be Autistic?
Very unlikely.
Why I beleive that?
I have over 65 cousins and 2nd cousins and none of them are Autistic to any degree.