Autism in the Family
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Podcast 15: Sensitive About Autism
Posted by Myra on 22 Feb 2009 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family, Podcasts
How Autism affects the 5 senses: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste, and Touch.
Podcast 14: Safety First!
Posted by Myra on 25 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family, Podcasts
We talk about the safety issues that can arise with your child.
Podcast 13: Yes, My Child Has Autism!
Posted by Myra on 02 Dec 2008 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family, Podcasts
Coming to grips with a diagnosis of Autism.
Podcast 11: Friends in the Strangest Places!
Posted by Myra on 09 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Autism and Diets, Autism in the Family, Parents and Autism, Podcasts
Friends can offer the much needed support when coming to grips with a diagnosis.
Podcast 10: Summer Already!!
Posted by Myra on 09 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family, Podcasts
Well, we planned on launching this when summer started, but hey, better late then never! We will now have to do a podcast that tells you how our summer actually went!!
Podcast 6: Sleeping Issues
Posted by admin on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family, Podcasts
Difficulty sleeping? You’re not alone! Autistic children have VARIED sleep patterns.
Thought from Darby’s Grandma
Posted by jackiesuek on 21 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Autism in the Family
Before my Grandson, Darby, was diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder, I knew very little about Autism. I had heard of the most severe type, where the afflicted child might display violent behavior of hitting their head against the wall or in some cases attacking a caregiver. Therefore, I was very distressed when I learned that Darby had a form of Autism. He was such a sweet, loveable little guy. What would become of him as he grew older & began displaying violent behavior? Would he hurt himself or his loved ones? I prayed so very hard that he would be spared that fate.
My daughter, Myra, did much research & tapped into local resources to get as much help as possible for her son. She soon had Psychology students from a local university coming into her home 4 or 5 days a week to work with Darby. I was so amazed at how quickly we began to see changes in my Grandson’s behavior & vocal skills. He went from a few word vocabulary to repeating almost anything we ask him to repeat. He is generally able to communicate with us and get his message across even though he doesn’t speak in full sentences & generally doesn’t initiate conversation.
A few months after beginning the program with the students, Darby spent the night with us. I leaned over to give him a kiss after tucking him in & he said, “Wuv you”. It was a first from him & I left the room in tears. It was then I realized he’d always be that sweet, loveable guy regardless of his verbal skills of lack of them. He is learning strong values from his loving parents and he understands right from wrong.
We still don’t know what the future holds for Darby, but I no longer worry that he’ll be a violent person who would hurt himself or others.