
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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After watching a tv special regarding autism,I realized that my youngest son,Andrew(21 mo) displays many of the characteristics that were described.I began to suspect he may be autistic.After consulting with two seperate specialists they too think that he displays alot of the mannerisms linked to autism.They were able to do testing with him and see how he acts on a day to day basis,including the head banging and all.He has not been offically diagnosed yet,they could only tell me he is operating at the age equivalent of an 8-10 mo old.I feel devastated,angry,sad and somehoW responsible.Others feel as if I am getting too emotional about this.My question is am I overreacting?? Am I wrong to feel this way??
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you have every right to feel what you feel. My son is 11 and i STILL have my moments.
A day at a time mom
((HUG)))))))))
Youre not feeling anything wrong.
Youre allowed to feel sad & angry.
Its just shock & a glimpse of what may be difficult times ahead
Andrew is the same wonderful little boy you had last week. Hes just going to have a harder row to hoe. Its great that hes being diagnosed so young. The earlier therapy starts the faster it works.
Just take it one day at a time & keep your chin up. Like I tell my DH, our Andrew is just going through some of the basics at 1/2 speed.
We're here for you.