My ASD Child

· ABMD (Autism BioMedical Discussion)—High volume group for discussions by parents and professionals of research and biomedical interventions as they apply to the investigation and treatment of autistic spectrum disorders. To Join: Send a blank email to abmd-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or join online . · ANDI_ADI (Autism Network for Dietary Intervention) —This is an ADVANCED autism-diet discussion group moderated by ANDI, the Autism Network for Dietary Intervention. The purpose of this list is to provide a forum for discussion regarding advanced dietary treatment options such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), the Body Ecology Diet (BED), grain-free, sugar-free, low oxalates, supplementation, and other dietary interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders. To Join: Send a blank email to ANDI-ADI-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or join online . · Asperger —An excellent listserv for discussions of all aspects of Asperger Syndrome (AS

"Any tips for dealing with a high functioning autistic child who flips into a rage at the most inopportune times for no apparent reason whatsoever? This erratic behavior occurs at school as well." Click here for the answer... Comment: Hello Everyone: I have been a member of this website for about a year.....my son is 5 years old and has a diagnosis of Hypoplasia of the Corpus Callosum, Aspergers and Sensory Processing Disorder. The reason I am writing all of you is because my neighbor has come to me for advice. She has a 10 year old son who has been diagnosed with ADHD and takes meds....not sure what??....anyway, she was recently told by the school that they thought her son had Aspergers and she should talk to her Pediatrician. She came to me because she knows about my son and his "issues" and she asked my opinion......it was hard but I said Yes, I too think he has Aspergers. I urged her to get an evaluation but I don't know where to start because h

Listed below are the three main categories of impairments in Aspergers. Under each category are several possible characteristics. Indicate with a Yes or No whether each characteristic listed is indicative of Aspergers. 1. Impairment in Social Interaction: a. Odd facial expressions b. Difficulty judging social distance c. Overly friendly d. Inappropriate responses to approaches of others 2. Impairment in Communication: a. Inappropriate questions/comments b. May be non-verbal c. Good at thinking abstractly d. Delay in development of language 3. Restricted and/or Repetitive Patterns of Behavior, Interests and Activities: a. Inflexibility regarding routines b. Severe self-abuse c. Stereotyped motor mannerisms d. Little to interest them Aspergers or Not? Below are three vignettes, each describing an individual with certain difficulties. Indicate whether you believe the paragraph describes an individual with Aspergers. Charlie was a boy in