Introduction-Books??

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Introduction-Books??
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Tue, 02-26-2008 - 12:11pm

Hi everyone,


My name is Eris, DS is Bryce 2 yo. Bryce was recently given a temporary dx of PDD-NOS.


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Registered: 10-03-2004
Tue, 02-26-2008 - 1:11pm

Dear Eris,

Hi and welcome! Your ds is so cute, reminds me of my ds when he was that age, and he now has dx of PDD-NOS, and he is also considered very high-functioning. But he didn't have that dx so young, just general anxiety and dev. delayed, which was all that was required by school district for services..

You should go with your gut on this one, I think. My opinion is that you should go for the larger amount of therapy, at least to start, and see how things go. The younger, the more they learn. Why not try for the larger amount, pull back if that seems right later?

Our own experience was similar in that ds always had great eye contact, was interested in others, etc. Other than temper tantrums, he really didn't seem very "autistic" when he was little and I have watched back at video tapes, and yup, not very. He has developed more autistic behaviors as he has gotten older, but he has also developed some amazing coping skills!

He did do 5 hours a day starting at age 3 at a therapeutic daycare which was actually not autism-specific but a mix of special needs kids. He flourished and grew at such an amazing rate, we could hardly believe it. As he grew even older, there have continued to be challenges, and PDD-NOS is an appropriate dx for him, although he calls it "a little autism", which is also right. He is now 10, BTW. And we have always continued services for him, changing them as needed.

Stick around, we have a great group here of BTDT moms, kids of all ages, a super place to get questions answered, unload awhile and be a part of a supportive community.

yours,

Sara

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Tue, 02-26-2008 - 6:01pm

Eris,


Love the photos!

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Tue, 02-26-2008 - 6:47pm

hello Eris and welcome.

I agree that you should go with your gut on this one. I am a huge believer in following one's instinct.

As to books, go to your library and pull out a few, see what you think of them, and buy the ones you likew. I have some links to good Aspie and Autie books on my blog (link below). The Oasis guide is always a good one. Also "ten things a child with Autism wishes you knew" is another. Anything by Tony Attwood is recommended, as is "the child with Special needs" by Greenspan -this last one is particularly good for a younger child as you have.

I hope this helps a bit. Please feel free to make yourself at home here. Pull up a chair, grab some cookies (Candes baked), ask any questions you need and chime in on any conversations.

-Paula

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Registered: 11-13-2003
Tue, 02-26-2008 - 11:30pm

Welcome Eris,


I agree with the others about following your mommy instinct.

Molly
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Wed, 02-27-2008 - 2:15pm
I was just going to mention the Oasis book....it's on my nightstand 24/7!
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Registered: 10-04-2007
Wed, 02-27-2008 - 3:59pm

What Oasis book are you talking about-I also need books on PDD too!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-27-2008 - 4:46pm

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400081521

The above link is to the Oasis book mentioned and it does have info on PDD.

The below link you can browse through specifically on PDD.

http://www.amazon.com/Pervasive-Developmental-Disorder-Altered-Perspective/dp/1853028762/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204148729&sr=1-1

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