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Robin Hausman commented on the article |Kristina,
Have you thought of a Giant Steps model? We saw the original in Montreal several years ago, then they opened in Connecticut.
There are so many corners in this maze, while no one intends malice, the result is a plethora of opportunistic endeavors. There is money in autism, consequently programs pop up here and there.
Please, don't hesitate to run ideas by your readers, we have been there.
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |
Do you think he sees them as same?
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |
I was intrigued by another point made by Karl Taro Greenfield in an interview. He questions the link betweeen Aspergers and autism under one umbrella. I did write about it, given the passion surrounding the diagnosis. Food for thought...
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |
Kristina,
You have eloquently articulated thoughts that many parents of only chidren have....and you are right, it is not relegated to families with an autistic child.
Your sacrifices have made a difference for Charlie, and I am certain that your love and grace would have been appreciated by other children as well.
The sibling dilemma in the sight of adversity is an age old story. I have witnessed the "embarassment" that siblings show, in the presence of their brother or sister with autism.
Perhaps my son was lucky being a multiple, the others shared emotional responsiblities. However, I do see a difference in how each of them interacts with him.
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |My heart aches reading this story. Our glasses remain half full, even though there are times of despair.
Thanks for sharing this 'reality bite'. I need it some times.
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |Hi,
I saw Gerhardt speak recently and wrote about it here
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Practical-approach-for-promoting-autism-inclusion.
His work is well respected by school systems, as I know of a few that have hired him for an in service.
What I think separates Peter Gerhardt from many behaviorists is that his resourcefulness knows no boundaries (including the use of blue tooth technology for our children)
He is located on the East Coast so you might have an easier time consulting with him.
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |
I see change as a variable, Kristina.
"Temporary" is an operative word; Does your school district believe that they have exhausted their efficacy regarding intervention?
I am always learning about autism; even though our 21 years has been a school of hard knocks, I now see that the creativity regarding behavioral therapy is more eclectic. (Dr. Peter Gerhardt spoke to a group recently, and his practical approach is quite refreshing)
Always feel free to ask about our experience.
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Robin Hausman commented on the article |Hi Kristina,
You already know our jouney down the medication road was less than smooth, however I do agree that as parents, advocacy is our only option. Treating symtoms and behaviors remain the operative question.
Trial and error is not without pain; ours was a result of adding medication to combat the reaction of negative side effects of other medication. It became a story of "who's on first?"
At one point he was on Anafranil, Risperdal,and Seroquel. They had been preceded by Zoloft, Luvox and Paxil.
We finally decided to wean him off everything and start over.
Puberty was a bitch, but following that process, there was a lull. He was on nothing.
A few years later we tried Abilify. It seems to take the edge off.
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