All About Autism

[helplessmum3]

I see. Thanks slmkhoo

[ImMeeMee]

helplessmum3:

Slmkhoo,

Yes my son eating good . He love all vegetable brocoli, carrots , corns, onion, garlic, all vegetable , califlower , fruits & fish . Just recently he start to eat meat..

He very lazy to walk . He love to run n jump..

Stairs wise he too need to hold to me or the rims

Helplessmum

I read that in sensory processing, there are a few systems that are related to gross motor functions such as walking and maintaining balance - vestibular and propioceptive. Vestibular system relates to balance, while propioceptive relates to the sense of one's body parts and limbs in space.

If there is a lack of co-ordination within or among these systems, balance and muscle co-ordination can become an issue. I am not sure what is the exact problem of your child since he can jump or run but tend to fall down when walking. If you have the chance talk to the OT cos this is their area of specialty. There are targeted exercises in these areas to address the problems.

Hope this helps.

[helplessmum3]

Imeemee,

I already told rainbow about these areas n say that under physiotherapy

But long wait q n I ask how long they say duno..

U maybe right that related to sensory ..

He Junp on sofa n bed.. Runing too know how to brike..

So if sensory relayed its will be under OT rihgt ..

But my son definitely dislike swing now ..

[ImMeeMee]

helplessmum3:

Imeemee,

I already told rainbow about these areas n say that under physiotherapy

But long wait q n I ask how long they say duno..

U maybe right that related to sensory ..

He Junp on sofa n bed.. Runing too know how to brike..

So if sensory relayed its will be under OT rihgt ..

But my son definitely dislike swing now ..

helplessmum

Some mummies here recommended the following books on sensory processing disorders:

The Out-of-Syn Child
The Out-of-Syn Child has Fun

Both books are by Carol Stock Kranowitz. You can borrow them from the library.

The first book is organized into different senses and the different sensory systems. If you find the book too technical, maybe zoom into the relevant chapters on balance and read those first. They may be able to provide you with some tips on why certain things happen and how they happen.

The second book provides a lot of activities that you can do to address the sensory issues. Its also organized into the different senses and sensory systems, so you can zoom in on the sections that you need.

Do try it out and see how it can help you while you wait for OT advice in school.

[af7680]

Dear Mummies,

I am new here. Can i share my story.

i have son who i suspected might be autistic when he was about 21month old. and no one at the time and until recently, including hubby , in law, private psychologist, ST and OT thought he is on spectrum.
now he is about 31 month old. we have been seeing various PDs and psychologists for definate answer why he is different from other typical kids of his age. and untile now… all the answers and advices from them was "he is too young"," he doesnt look like on the spectrum","lets wait and see".
finally recently we went to NUH and dr also said he looks ok, normal, typical. and we insisited to do some testing for definate answer.
and then we did some autism test. and got the result…which says he is on the border line… in order to be autistic , the score has to be as high as this much., but he is on lower side but not as low as normal typical kids. we dont have report yet but that was what dr went through with us.
so dr recommended us to do something for my son other than ST and OT that we are doing. she thinks these 2 are not enough. she say maybe ABA or EIPIC… dr said we need to see social worker…who will advise … but appointment with social worker is in 3 weeks time. does social woker will advise us government aided eipic or priviate? i am lost at the moment but i know he needs something more…
mummies, could you pls advise me what are the difference, and what will suit better to my son? he is currently attending mainstream CC half day.
whichever is better for him, could you share which centre is good ?
TIA

[sharonkhoo]

af7680:

Dear Mummies,

I am new here. Can i share my story.

i have son who i suspected might be autistic when he was about 21month old. and no one at the time and until recently, including hubby , in law, private psychologist, ST and OT thought he is on spectrum.
now he is about 31 month old. we have been seeing various PDs and psychologists for definate answer why he is different from other typical kids of his age. and untile now... all the answers and advices from them was \"he is too young\",\" he doesnt look like on the spectrum\",\"lets wait and see\".
finally recently we went to NUH and dr also said he looks ok, normal, typical. and we insisited to do some testing for definate answer.
and then we did some autism test. and got the result.....which says he is on the border line.... in order to be autistic , the score has to be as high as this much., but he is on lower side but not as low as normal typical kids. we dont have report yet but that was what dr went through with us.
so dr recommended us to do something for my son other than ST and OT that we are doing. she thinks these 2 are not enough. she say maybe ABA or EIPIC.... dr said we need to see social worker..who will advise .. but appointment with social worker is in 3 weeks time. does social woker will advise us government aided eipic or priviate? i am lost at the moment but i know he needs something more....
mummies, could you pls advise me what are the difference, and what will suit better to my son? he is currently attending mainstream CC half day.
whichever is better for him, could you share which centre is good ?
TIA

You seem intent on getting professionals to take charge of helping your child, but if he's so borderline that a diagnosis is not obvious, have you considered that maybe it isn't necessary? Taking into account the time taken, money spent and stress induced, perhaps DIY may be a better option? Are you a SAHM? My older daughter, now 16yo, was eventually diagnosed with Asperger's 2 yrs ago. We only sought a formal diagnosis then because we felt that she would need more accommodations in school. Before that, although we were fairly sure in our minds that she was somewhat on the spectrum, we read up and helped her at home. It's more continuous, more targeted and (I believe) more effective. She has been in mainstream education all the way, and although she has had difficulties along the way, so far she has managed OK (but we live overseas so the schools are a bit more accommodating, I think). Just another way of looking at things.

[helplessmum3]

Some times these doctors just don’t tell things straight … If borderline why need EIPic n ABA n see social worker for more help …???


Contradicting !!

Could u sense it?

3 weeks wait is already very fast . Most likely will just refer to to eipic centre n ask u to pick n tell u go to courses & etc…

Ur son issues will only be address by eipic therapist lo

[helplessmum3]

Imeemee , I will go library to check these books…


Thanks so much

[af7680]

hi slmkhoo

thank you for your comment and advice. its true that i am depending lots on therapist to help my son. i am full time working mother but now i am doing part time cos recently i gave birth to my 2nd one and still enjoying remaining maternity leave as part time basis ie i went back to work after 2 month maternity leave.
i try to help my son as much as i can but my knowledage is limited. i have been reading posts here whenever i got time and it really helps but i need some more knowledge/skill to apply to help my child. recently i changed ST and OT who allows parents to join the session so that i can learn. previous ones didnt allow.
could you share with me how do you equip yourself with proper knowledage or skill to teach/guide your girl on your own. if i can, that will be really the best. but i am not confidient that i am good enough teaching him at this moment and moreover sad to tell you but i am not that patient person.

hi helplessmum,
that was my initial thought as well. but dr also mentioned that our objective is to bring him to as normal as possible. and she also mentioned that too much therapies is better than lesser… so she said to go for those things…

[helplessmum3]

Imeemee.

Rainbow keep saying their OT long wait time even those who Join them before my son is not yet see OT..

How ? Is private OT expensive ?? Then go eipic centre n no therapist given then go there for what