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Waiting for an autism diagnosis...?
My youngest is now 4, and has 2 older sisters. He seemed to be developing fine until about 2. He now only says 2 3 word sentences on his own, yet he can recite entire movie scenes, TV shows, and songs. His teachers at day care say he almost always prefers to be alone, and his favorite thing is puzzles with numbers on them. He lines up his cars, and only lays on the floor watching the wheels when he plays with them. Even when I ask him his name or how old he is, he gives me a puzzled look, and repeats the last thing I've said. He is very loving, but won't let me rub his back, and giving him a haircut requires 2 other people to hold him down while I try to cut it. For the past year, I have discussed my concerns w his Dr., but he only said he was fine, boys are slower than girls, and not to worry. I finally demanded a referral to a neurologist, but can't get in for 3 months. Does his behaviors sound like symptoms anyone has with deal with?

Is it possible to lose an autism diagnosis after a year of diet and detox?
Jenny McCarthy claims that her son Evan lost his " Autism Diagnosis" after a year of diet and detox. Is this really possible? My understanding is that either you have it or you don't there is no in between. Looking for some medical professionals answers here.

Did anybody see that medical mysteries show a few months back pertaining to a false autism diagnosis?
Did anybody see that medical mysteries show a few months back pertaining to a false autism diagnosis of a little girl?it had something to do with a little girl and her brother and the parents were told it was autism.But then the lady did research dn found that her daughter had the symptoms for some other rare disease that had to do with her neurons and not enough chemical signals. Anyways did anybody catch the name of thatshow or the name of the disorder?

Can an autism diagnosis for a toddler actually be just a severe language delay. how often is it misdiagnosed?
Daughter now just turned 3, diagnosed at age 2. Seems like her play skills have improved quite a bit in last year. She is starting to talk in 1 or 2 word bits. Don't see much stimming at all. Initially we had some hand flapping at times. Seems to be gone now. We have been following the DAN protocol, she has been undergoing DMSA chelation for the last 6 months. She now plays appropriately with toys. Still have communication issues, though. My wife seems to believe the autism diagnosis was valid and what we have been doing proactively has been working. However, I just wonder if she was severely delayed and not autistic to begin with. I guess I am just hoping maybe they got it wrong last year based on the improvements I have seen in her this year.

Where can I get infomation on how to get an autism diagnosis?

Is it better to have an autism diagnosis from a neurologist or psychologist? or both?

Have you found it difficult to get an autism diagnosis?
A close friend of mine strongly suspects he's autistic and is trying to find professional help to confirm or deny this. Unfortunately, he is finding it IMPOSSIBLE to find anyone willing to help him. The mental health services that he's turning to pretty much refuse to get him the assistance he wants. They' will only provide a therapist who's not licensed to diagnose AS and a psychiatrist who does nothing beyond prescribing meds, something that he finds marginally helpful at best.Have you found the same problem unhelpful mental health professionals ? If not, how were you able to find a professional who was actually able and willing to do a diagnosis?Let me clarify something it's not just he has not gotten specifically an autism diagnosis. The psychiatrists he's seen won't even make ANY diagnosis of ANYTHING. They won't make the effort to do ANYTHING beyond prescribe anti depressants.

Help, autism diagnosis?
I have appointment set for a diagnostic for my 2 1 2 year old. Since he was a baby I always KNEW something isnt right. He has been in early intervention now for about a year. Ive been told by his pediatrician he may be autistic and by a few therapists. And other therapists, say no dont go through with the evaluation. So since he was a baby, everyday I have wondered whats wrong with my son? I didnt know what to do or where to go. So now I finally got resources and am going to proceed. I know as his Mother something isnt right, its beyond just a developmental delay. But now Im nervous and anxious at the same time. I cant wait for the results, after years or wondering everyday whats wrong. And I was hoping I could get some feedback on the process. I know nothing about it. I guess what I want is what exactly will they do, how long does it take? I mean what is the process? And is it normal to have mixed feelings? Sometimes I feel like maybe it is just me, and other times I KNOW something is definately not right. Please share your experience. I really need some advice here. Thanks so much

Did anybody see that medical mysteries show a few months back pertaining to a false autism diagnosis of a litt
Did anybody see that medical mysteries show a few months back pertaining to a false autism diagnosis of a little girl?it had something to do with a little girl and her brother and the parents were told it was autism.But then the lady did research dn found that her daughter had the symptoms for some other rare disease that had to do with her neurons and not enough chemical signals. Anyways did anybody catch the name of thatshow or the name of the disorder?

Question about how to bring up autism diagnosis with dd pediatrician..?
My youngest daughter will be four in a couple months. she has always been delayed in her development aspects which the pediatrician says they all do things at their own pace . I am a bit fed up with this saying. She seems as if she is in her own little world, she has no interest in interacting with other kids her age, she cannot make eye contact with me when I talk with her, she has to be looking at things other than me, she does not recognize shapes and colors, she has no interest in potty training either she can be sitting watching a cartoon and wet herself . These are all signs of autism. I am afraid for her when she starts school this coming fall, because she is so behind. As a concerned parent, how do I bring this up to the pediatrician who keeps telling me, it will all happen when she is ready? I have scheduled an appointment for tomorrow for a runny nose she has had for a while allergies but I want to bring this up to him again. Any help or advice?

Pre-natal sonagrams since the 1980's and the increase in autism diagnosis.?
Medical experts look for clusters in environmental diseases and bacterial outbreaks in neighborhoods. Has anyone considered the fact that a benign medical test sonagram given at a certain gestational period might be the reason for the increase in the diagnosis of autism?

Is a autism diagnosis enough for handicap plates in MO?
My son has autism and is a danger in parking lots, as he runs away, falls often, and doesn't listen to direction. These problems are being addressed by therapy but in the mean time I need help. For these reasons I think it would be useful to have handicap plates. This way I can park close to the door which will help with the dangerous problems we face. Do you know if Missouri st louis specifically will allow handicap tags for an autistic child? I know I would need to bring in his diagnosis but I didn't know if it would even be worth the trip to the DMV.thanks

Where and how can I get a mild autism diagnosis?
Ive just turned 15 and am starting to realise that some problems I have had with myself in the past all add up to be symptoms of mild autism or asperges. I have no idea how to get tested for this, so please could someone help me?

I'm really losing it over my baby's autism diagnosis, how do I keep it together?
I am a mess. My baby boy who was happy, healthy and meeting all his milestones suddenly came down with autism. He was just diagnosed. He lost his speech, bangs his head and rocks, stares at wheels on cars and will line up shoes all day if you let him. He covers ears and screams at loud noises and I can't get him in the tub cause he freaks out so bad. He does not even respond to his name. I am so angry and filled with grief. The only relief I have is when I sleep. When I first wake up, I think I dreamed it and then I realize that this really is happening. I feel suicdal but I have to live to help him. We are starting therapy for him which will be twice a day. I took him to a birthday party and he did not interact with the kids and wanders off and stares at something odd and tries to lick it. My eating disorder has returned and I am such a mess. Husband in denial about his condition. Can't call mental health as all my time needs to go to help Danny. Any advice?