Question Details: Do you think the actual diagnostic criteria is being used all the time, or are kids who "may be at risk" being diagnosed as well. I ask because I met a boy, age 3 who’s Mom said he was diagnosed with autism at 2. This boy was referencing her from across a playground, [...]
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What risks will a person wth autism face as a result of their condition?
will be grateful for any help or knowledge, thank you.
At what age does boys with autism start showing signs of puberty?
My sons teacher asked if I thought my son was having seizures. That has made me very concerned. How would I know if he’s having mild seizures?
Do you think autism is over diagnosed?
Do you think the actual diagnostic criteria is being used all the time, or are kids who "may be at risk" being diagnosed as well. I ask because I met a boy, age 3 who’s Mom said he was diagnosed with autism at 2. This boy was referencing her from across a playground, playing with [...]
Shots vs autism…what is the risk?
I am very confused on what to do with my 2 month old son. He recieved his first set of shots on October 1st but i have been reading and told by many family members that i should stop the vaccinations until at least 2 years old. And To give my son the important shots [...]
What, if any, are the signs of autism in an infant?
I have been worried about my now 6-month-old step-grandson since he was just a couple of weeks old. He has always been difficult to engage – vacant gaze, no eye contact, no smiling or laughing, and he cries when someone persists at trying to engage with him. Now that his behavior is a more volitional [...]
If we have one child with Asperger's is it likely we will have another should we conceive again?
My son is currently being screened for AS (5yrs old) and I also have a two year old daughter (no signs of AS). Is it likely that we could have another child with Aspergers should we try and conceive again? Also does anyone know being as Aspergers is part of the Autism spectrum are we [...]
Is Thiomersal still used in children's vaccinations in Australia?
I’m concerned about the risk of autism from the mercury/thiomersal used in kid’s routine vaccines. I’ve read that it was removed in 2000 from most vaccines. Does anyone know if this is true or not? If it’s still used, how expensive are the mercury-free ones?
What are some signs of autism in children 8 years old?
I feel my youngest is mildly autistic. He has routines that he gets very upset if they are changed or interupted. He also learns very differently than other kids, as well as having the mentality of someone 1 – 2 years younger than he.

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