Autistic Child

Hi M.

From one grandmother to another, I know what you mean. My 2 year old grandson was diagnosed with autism about 6 months ago and even though my daughter and son in law are on top of everything, he is a handful. Fortunately he is on the low end of the spectrum and is high functioning but he has an older sister (3) and another sister due in June, so I try to help out as much as I can.
Christi

I have an 8 year old Autistic grandson. He is the joy in EVERYONE'S life. If you are absolutely consistent he will respond. My daughter and her whole family went to CSUN and took the ASL course. They always sign to him when he's stressed and it WORKS. Since he learned to sign he talks more and his behavior is awesome. M. T

Hi M.,
I am grandma to a 13 year old young man. He did not really speak for the first 4 years. He would say very little. Otherwise he was just about as wonderful as could be. His mother, our daughter, is a working single parent. Gramps and I are his main caretakers. This fall he will be attending high school and we could not be prouder. Since he did not speak when other children a lot younger were chatter boxes, we figured there was something wrong. How wrong we were. He is extremely gifted and It did not make one bit of a difference to us. He is a math wiz and does well in other subjects. His social skills are not what an average teen has because he is very quiet. I sometimes feel he keeps too much in, but his teachers say he is fine. We love him just the way he is and am I glad we didn't listen to all the nay sayers who would not miss an opportunity to point out the fact that our grandson did not speak. I guess he just had nothing to say. Isn't being grandma the best? My daughters friend hooked me up with this website, and I am new to this. I am glad I am not the only grandparent. Good luck. Life works in mysterious ways.

Hi M.,
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Thanks C.

M.,
Please go to http://www.HealthyAnswersOnline.com and learn what you can to help your beautiful grandson. There you will learn about safe nutrition for kids that can make a difference. Also, go to http://www.video.google.com , type in glyconutrients and see how those kind of nutrients have helped kids with challenges. I have used them on my son with a brain function disorder with remarkable results.

Hi M.!
I'm not a grandma, but I thoroughly enjoy working with kids and adults with autism. They are a great joy and gift in my life. I have grown to love them so much and admire their courage, talents and insight they offer...so much that I have done a lot of research to better understand how they feel and the challenges they face. Last year, I had a book published titled, A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend...A Kid's Book on Making Friends with a Child Who Has Autism. It's written for "typical" kids so they better understand the challenges and issues their peers with autism face. Check out my new "youtube" if you have a moment, it's a summary of the book, just go to www.youtube.com and type in A IS FOR AUTISM. It will pop up first. I also have a website at www.AisForAutism.net which has information about the book, but also some fun links and activities for kids who might interact with your grandson. I feel that educating the peers is so important so it "demystifies" the autism and encourages interaction!

I am so excited that I have a new book coming out soon...this one is from a boy's perspective as he transitions from elementary through his first year of middle school. He is non-verbal, but he has a lot to "say."

Anyway, M., thanks for sharing about your grandson! Have a great day!

J. K-V

Dear M., I am the mother of a beautiful daughter Jamie who suffers from Autism. Jamie is moderatly autisic and has limited speech. She is 12years old and is in the seventh grade. She is smart, adorable, funny, adorable, sweet, adorable, and very loving, oh and did i mention she is so adorable. But then again i am her mother and i think she is so great. She has her angel side and her nonangel side Jamie does have "behaviors" when she acts up which means yelling, hitting, kicking, in public or at home. Jamie is now getting to the point where we can take her alot of places. Even on a 5 hour plane ride. Oh Jamie also elopes( runs away from us). She is getting better with her eloping but we can never let up. We have to have a visual on her at all times. We have to keep all front entrances to our home locked. We never know when she will decide to just take a walk all on her own. I love her so much. She loves to watch tv and her dvd collection is extensive. She will try to watch tv with the volume up all the way, but we get on her and make her keep it down. Jamie was diagnosed with autism at age 3 1/2 years old. and at first i wasn't sure then i realized it is not a death sentence. I have to watch her because once in a while she will gently bump someone in a store or restaurant and they will turn and give me a mean or dirty look, Then i will smile and say i'm sorry my daughter is autistic she didn't mean to do that. Then it's usualy oh ok, Because autim does not have a look like down syndrome or some other disability. she looks like a perfectly typical child untill you watch her for a while. there are days when i get down and feel sorry for myself or Jamie and then i try to remind myself that she could be alot worse. and then i get back on track to make that day a positive one. Jamie attends a regular junior high school, but is in a newly built autism class. This is the first year they have a specificaly autisic class room setting. It is working for all of us, so far so good. any questions please e-mail me. J. H.

maybe you should ask your mom and ask her for her help what you should do thats what i would do she will always be there for you no matter what happens

M., there was an artical in people magazine with jim carey and jenny mccarthey. There son is autistic and they found an foundation and some procedures that may help you and your precious grandson, just dont ever giveup on him.

I am a grandmother. I think grand children are a true blessing. They are your reward for not killing your own kids. Kick back and enjoy M.. When he is a handfull just love him more but remember grandparents have valuable lessons they can teach also, like dicipline, manners, respect and how valuable family can be. Some grandparents think they can just spoil their grandchildren and no responsibilities. I believe that they are wrong. If you do not also dicipline, especially when they are in your care, they will not respect you.

Hi, I don't have an autistic child but my very good friend does. I know that it is very demanding for her and I keep my eye out for any info relating to autism. I was watching a really late show last night and saw that Jenny McCarthy has a son who is autistic. She showed a # she wrote on her hand and asked that everyone call the white house to ask for the resignation for the director of the CDC because of the lack of research, support and help for people with autistic kids. while I was trying to find the article I saw that she had been on Oprah. She might have some suggesstions for you. http://www.oprah.com/tows/slide/200709/20070918/slide_200.... Check it out.

M. I give you a huge hug for being there for your grandson, and yes your right as he gets older things do become a tad harder, but then again your not only helping your grandson by being there for him, your daughter or daughter in law, needs you more than ever. What a wonderful grandma you are , turst me I have now an 18 yr old with CP, autism, ADD, we are bkessed he can walk and talk, communicate well, although it was hard work and worth every moment of it.. My parents did the opposite, it scared them to get close to him. Routine, helps.. do not over stimulate him, watch the sugars he eats, and repetitive actions helps him to learn easier. Do not rush him, this kids are smarter than most people think, stubborn as a mule on a trail, aphobic to loud sounds, and more loving than a new born kitten...

Blessings M. ... your this boys angel

T. Miles

Dear M.,

My heart goes out to you. I am a proud mother of a healthy 5 year old and in working in the Chiropractic field now for 20 years I have experienced first hand several of our young patients diagnosed with autism (damage to the nervous system). (More so in the last 5 years, prior to that I don't recall any or to many cases) I wanted to share with you that every child that came into our office with autism and recieved chiropractic care and nutritional support benefitted in so many ways. Parents reported back that their children seemed more calm, less aggatated and just responded better to them. In one particular case the mom restricted all sugar (very important) and started blood kelation to remove the mercury, aluminum and formaldihide from the blood (found in all childhood vaccinations) and supplemented vitamins and this child is completley different and acts "normal". The regular doctors are baffeled. It can make such a difference, this mom went out on her own, researched and found a solution, naturally! Hope it gives you some inspiration. Feel free to ask questions!

C.

Congratulations, You deserve lots of praise!
I have a just 6 yr. old with similar afflictions. My mom is so great with him and they have such a special relationship. It is not easy. He really tries all of our patience in many ways! He is a wonderful child and we all love him very much.
Wish my mom was online, I could hook you guys up!
Good luck!
G. H.