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Dymphna
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I started to post my kids' shoe sizes, but then MM will start in on my big feet again.Originally posted by ememdee19
Ha!
Since birth, my daughter has always been in the 95-98th percentile in every category. By no means is she a rolie polie, just tall and muscular. She'll be turning 3 in August and she wears a size 5T and a size 9 shoe!
Let's just say, clothing wise, my kids all wear their age, except baby is a little small. Baby is 13 months and can wear some 6 mo stuff, but mostly 12 mo clothes.
justin anemone
AKA BK
Only to be prudent...
Keep an eye on the children with the larger heads.
Often times it can be an indication of autism or encephalitis.
Keep an eye on the children with the larger heads.
Often times it can be an indication of autism or encephalitis.
Dymphna
Loyalty, Friendship, Love
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For an example...An 8 mo old child should be able to look at something that interests them, then look back at a caregiver as if to say, "do you see that?" or "what's that?" There is no pointing involved here, just looking back and forth. Autistic children don't do this.
Now, I have 3 kids and I couldn't tell you if they did this, at least not at 8 mo old. I never knew it was something to look for. :shrug:
I just had a lecture on this in my class last week. Most parents/doctors start noticing signs of autism typically around 15 months. As they learn more and more about it, they can detect it earlier and earlier. But a lot of doctors still aren't up on the latest research. Plus, it's not something a doctor will really notice, like a parent will, if they know what to look for.
For an example...An 8 mo old child should be able to look at something that interests them, then look back at a caregiver as if to say, "do you see that?" or "what's that?" There is no pointing involved here, just looking back and forth. Autistic children don't do this.
Now, I have 3 kids and I couldn't tell you if they did this, at least not at 8 mo old. I never knew it was something to look for. :shrug:
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From
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autismdiagnosis
It looks like a lot of the symptoms are there at a very young age.
From
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autismdiagnosis
It looks like a lot of the symptoms are there at a very young age.
justin anemone
AKA BK
I wasn't trying to be negative; I said "to be prudent".
Sorry if it came off that way.
For some yet unexplained reason, there is a higher incidence of autism in southern maryland than the state or even national average. While simplistic, an overly large head can be a sign that warrants further investigation.
Regardless of when indications are first noted, the earlier that adjustments are made in the child's lifestyle, even diet, the better it is for the child.
Sorry if it came off that way.
For some yet unexplained reason, there is a higher incidence of autism in southern maryland than the state or even national average. While simplistic, an overly large head can be a sign that warrants further investigation.
Regardless of when indications are first noted, the earlier that adjustments are made in the child's lifestyle, even diet, the better it is for the child.
justin anemone
AKA BK
And, just in case you're worried, I work with some autistic children who are more adorable than many so-called "normal" kids.
Sometimes they steal your heart away...
Sometimes they steal your heart away...
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Matt Savage, the 11-year-old jazz music phenom, is autistic. His mom said he couldn't tolerate most noises even when he was a baby. She said she couldn't even talk while he was nursing, so it showed up VERY early. He also wouldn't tolerate physical contact like hugs and kisses. But with the right therapy, he overcome most of it.
Matt Savage, the 11-year-old jazz music phenom, is autistic. His mom said he couldn't tolerate most noises even when he was a baby. She said she couldn't even talk while he was nursing, so it showed up VERY early. He also wouldn't tolerate physical contact like hugs and kisses. But with the right therapy, he overcome most of it.
CMC122
Go Braves!
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My brother will be 20 next week. We still have to wisper in the house and not make any noise. He loves school but he will be done next year and they need to find him a structured group home facility. He has one down fall that he can get very violent. He usually only attacks my Mom but it can get very scary because you can never tell what kind of a mood he's in.
It was hard to explain him when we were young. Not many people really knew what Autism was. Since he looks normal people would comment on his behavior or give looks. It was hard because you couldn't get people to understand what was wrong with him. I lashed out at quite a few people. As unfortunate as it is, it's nice to see that so many people know and understand this more now.
There are some incredible Autisic people in this world. There is actually a young man from India (I believe) who was diagnosed when he was 1 or 2. The doctor's told his mom to not even bother with him......She basically said screw you just taught him everything she possibly could. He can now write and communicate his thought's and what it feels like to be autistic. It is amazing. They both work at an Autism school in CA teaching other children.Originally posted by jazz lady
Matt Savage, the 11-year-old jazz music phenom, is autistic. His mom said he couldn't tolerate most noises even when he was a baby. She said she couldn't even talk while he was nursing, so it showed up VERY early. He also wouldn't tolerate physical contact like hugs and kisses. But with the right therapy, he overcome most of it.
My brother will be 20 next week. We still have to wisper in the house and not make any noise. He loves school but he will be done next year and they need to find him a structured group home facility. He has one down fall that he can get very violent. He usually only attacks my Mom but it can get very scary because you can never tell what kind of a mood he's in.
It was hard to explain him when we were young. Not many people really knew what Autism was. Since he looks normal people would comment on his behavior or give looks. It was hard because you couldn't get people to understand what was wrong with him. I lashed out at quite a few people. As unfortunate as it is, it's nice to see that so many people know and understand this more now.
JabbaJawz
Be about it
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I shouldn't, but I cannot resist. I GOTCHA!!!!
Did you mean to say, "But with the right therapy, he's overcome most of it."
OR
"But with the right therapy, he overcame most of it."
Don't hurt me...
OR...better yet...
"But with the right therapy, he done overcome most of it."
...Don't hurt me...
Originally posted by jazz lady
But with the right therapy, he overcome most of it.
I shouldn't, but I cannot resist. I GOTCHA!!!!
Did you mean to say, "But with the right therapy, he's overcome most of it."
OR
"But with the right therapy, he overcame most of it."
Don't hurt me...
OR...better yet...
"But with the right therapy, he done overcome most of it."
...Don't hurt me...