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I can certainly understand how you may feel. I too teach children with autism and it is common for a parent to go through a period of mourning (for lack of a better term) when their child is given a diagnosis. Once you are ready, you will need to be a proactive and strong advocate for your child, Make sure you get every evaluation possible and know that your home school district is under obligation to provide any additional service he may need (ie speech or OT) Don't give up hope. Children and adults with autism lead extremely productive lives. Two of my students are transitioning to a high school with diploma bound program for kids with varying disabilities. I hope this helps.

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I am sorry that you have to deal with something like this, but with all the new things that they can do for autism just keep your head up high and everything will be ok.
One of my friends daughter is autistic and with the right meds she is fine.

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There are degrees of autism and many different ways to teach/ handle children with autism. Everything will be ok. You're not alone when you have all of us!

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My moms good friend's grandson has autism and he is doing really well.

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Posted by VadersBride2006

Thank you all for all your help and advice. I just wanted to let you all know that I did have Luke tested under the Early Intervention program shortly after he turned 2. This was right around the time he was also diagnosed with Epilepsy. He has been receiving speech and special ed. services for about a month now, and already I have seen improvement. What I didn't realize is that the symptoms of Epilepsy and Autism are so similiar.
He is currently seeing teachers from Just Kids Early Learning Center and they are fantastic! I know they have an Autism program, but it has a waiting list, so we are going to look into it.
I think I was more shocked and sad when I wrote the original post. I feel tons better now after reading all your posts and looking at the resources you've all sent. Thank you again so very, very much!

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I completed my internship at Just Kids in Middle Island. It is a great school and it sounds to me that he is going to be okay! Good luck and FM me if you want to talk.

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MOst men are in denial b/c they cannot deal with there children being labeled. My boss's son is 5 and has PDD ( a form of autism) and he is extremely bright. It depends on how severe it is and what it effects. They sometomes have 'stims' that they do more often like repeating words or rocking but if you allow these behaviors just for a few moments then ask him to stop and reinforce that he stop that will work down the road. My sister in law works with autistic children and my other sister in law has an autistic nephew 4y/o. His brother is 2 and hasn't shown any signs as of yet.
Feel free to FM me.
I will also recommend thatyou educate yourself as much as you can.

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my prayers are with you and your family

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Im so sorry to read this, but please realize that this isn't the worst news you could have received. FH's son is 6 and has autism. He was 3 when I first started dating FH and he has made tremendous improvements. He is in mainstream schools and socially doing wonderful. Good Luck and keep your chin up.

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What a total sweetie, he is precious!!!!!!! Just passing along some My parents' best friends have a son with severe autism and their younger two daughters have no sign of autism.

I'll keep you in my prayers, there are so many support groups out there. You are not alone

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just wanted to give some hugs

so sorry to hear about your news. there is so much they can do for autistic children these days, and there is plenty of support you can get.

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Hey,
do you know what form of autism it is yet?
I have worked with kids for two years and some of those kids with autism have been the most funny and intelliegent kids I have ever worked with..
Make sure when he goes to school he is in a good school district that supports good programs for him.. no boces..
Look into Gersh Academy (i used to work there, its a private school basically for kids with tourettes, aspergers and autism)
It is genetic, and it does run in the family ususally always from the father. Let me know if i can help if you need any other info..

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He is absolutely precious-there are so many different options you have-just keep strong and keep up hope! Obviously they both have very loving parents and to a child that is all that really matters!

for you and your family

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I used to work with kids who had autism. Not every sibling gets it - in fact there's no real determing who will get it or not. There are not sure what causes it or if it's genetic. Once you know what to look for, you will be able to recognize it (but hopefully that won't be the case). A ton of hugs go out your way

If you want resources, etc, please FM me.

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Posted by cluprncs3

I used to work with kids who had autism. Not every sibling gets it - in fact there's no real determing who will get it or not. There are not sure what causes it or if it's genetic. Once you know what to look for, you will be able to recognize it (but hopefully that won't be the case). A ton of hugs go out your way

If you want resources, etc, please FM me.

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Luke's special ed teacher also said she would help me watch for signs in the baby. Thank you so much for your kind words!