Know anything about Pervasive Development Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified?

Know anything about Pervasive Development Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

answer:While I’m not sure about resources in NYS, I know first-hand that there are regional services in California that specialize in providing social services and healthcare assistance for children diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). If your ‘little friend’ has not been diagnosed, he most certainly needs to be evaluated by a certified healthcare professional so it can be documented-that is the first step. From there much research can be done that takes into account all of the services and resources out there-from medical, psychological, biomedical (esp. non-traditional nutritional supplements), and to learn about what is covered and not covered by insurance and by the state. There are many resources to suggest, but for starters, there is a site that my wife and I used as a starting point that seems to touch on all the areas you described: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org As for more general information about the spectrum of disorders, you can also research DAN (Defeat Autism Now) campaign at the Autism Research Institute: http://www.autism.com/ Autism Speaks (partnered with CAN-Cure Autism Now): http://www.autismspeaks.org/ Also in recent news actress/comedian Jenny McCarthy has published a book for parents that is getting a lot of attention: http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/jenny/ Good luck with helping your friend…there is hope! p.s. you can also send me a private comment if you need further advice :)
by

Related questions

How many of us here on Fluther are on the autism spectrum?

Description : How many of us here on Fluther are on the autism spectrum?

Last Answer : Not me.

Am I Transgender?

Description : Am I Transgender?

Last Answer : A couple of things comes to mind: - Do you have anything else to convince yourself that you are a trans, like feeling more attracted to men or having certain behavior that looks like a female? - Have you been ... to find any kind of tribe to belong? - And last but not least, where do you live?

Did Nader cost Gore the election in 2000?

Description : Did Nader cost Gore the election in 2000?

Last Answer : It might help to include voter turnout %, how many Democrats voted for Bush, etc.

I've encountered an autistic man. How can I better understand the way his brain works?

Description : I've encountered an autistic man. How can I better understand the way his brain works?

Last Answer : Just choose to be a listener rather than a talker, do not try to get too close, give him space. Limit the time you spend with him and avoid judging in any way.

For those of you who have or know kids with autism sensory issues, do any of them use chew-able toys? Where can I get them?

Description : For those of you who have or know kids with autism sensory issues, do any of them use chew-able toys? Where can I get them?

Last Answer : cazzie My gf is an OT and recommended going on Amazon and searching for Chewelry. If he is biting through things, she recommends “high resistance.”

How is your ethics, if you know, or know of a person who has the cure to autism but will not release it unless paid big, would you release it had you the opportunity?

Description : How is your ethics, if you know, or know of a person who has the cure to autism but will not release it unless paid big, would you release it had you the opportunity?

Last Answer : answer:I don’t want to be cured :p If you had asked the question almost any other way, then I would be inclined to get the cure out there. This though? While not as bad as “curing” excess melanin or epicanthic folds, still makes me bristle.

Is it any worth keep arguing with someone who has autism?

Description : Is it any worth keep arguing with someone who has autism?

Last Answer : answer: Somewhat autistic is not a diagnosis and can mean anything. If you are frustrated by how a so-called friend is treating you, find a new friend. You have been around this particular mulberry ... something. http://www.ask-public.com/177766/how-can-i-deal-with-someone-who-is-too-rational/

Were any of you diagnosed with autism? How's life?

Description : Were any of you diagnosed with autism? How's life?

Last Answer : I’ve been diagnosed with everything, depending on which doctor I am seeing. I have bad anxiety when uncomfortable. My child hood and most of my adult life were pain. Fast food and cola gave some relief. I stock up on Cola whenever possible.

Have you ever thought your child might be autistic but turns out they were not?

Description : Have you ever thought your child might be autistic but turns out they were not?

Last Answer : When we had psychologists/psychiatrists work over my son as a child, they mentioned signs of autism. But it was not conclusive, and he seems like a pretty normal adult.

Does it seem feasible, that some couple might want to adopt me?

Description : Does it seem feasible, that some couple might want to adopt me?

Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther. Assuming you're old enough to be here (at least 13, last time I saw the guidelines), then you need to face the fact that it's going to be tough for you as an older ... hope you find the parents that are looking for you; parents who are worthy of you. Good luck with that.

Working (dealing with) children who have Autism; what does it take?

Description : Working (dealing with) children who have Autism; what does it take?

Last Answer : I’m merely an admin for our SpEd department, but from what I’ve seen, anyone can do well in this type of education as long as they have patience, a love for the field and some good organizational skills.

How can I get her to see she is being selfish?

Description : How can I get her to see she is being selfish?

Last Answer : Do you speak to her, or do you only communicate through your hubby, or do you communicate with her using emails?

What are some career opportunities that involve working with autistic children?

Description : What are some career opportunities that involve working with autistic children?

Last Answer : answer:Would working at a camp be too much like teaching? It might be only for summer programs. Do you need it to be a full time job to support yourself? Most children spend time in school- ... , but specializing for autistic teens might be marketable? Maybe it is done already? I have no idea.

What annoys you most about people?

Description : What annoys you most about people?

Last Answer : Not about most people but I’ll be honest and tell you what annoys me most about going grocery shopping or any shopping for that matter is unattended or unruly kids. I think the lady was wrong to yell at your son but I would have been annoyed to see him bumping around as you describe nonetheless.

What do you do when your kids throws a fit in public?

Description : What do you do when your kids throws a fit in public?

Last Answer : If your store doesn’t have the guts to ask disruptive customers to cut it out or leave then you deserve the customers you have. What if an adult customer had a problem that caused them to piss all over the store. Would you tolerate that?

Re: Temple Grandin. Has anybody had experience with her methods with an autistic child?

Description : Re: Temple Grandin. Has anybody had experience with her methods with an autistic child?

Last Answer : I haven't read anything of hers directly related to autism, but I read Animals in Translation for my animal behavior class. The book was fascinating reading and I'm both amazed and impressed at how she has ... at her facilities. She's one of my heroes and I also can't wait to watch the biography.

How much of an affect will the recent retraction of the first paper linking MMR to autism really have?

Description : How much of an affect will the recent retraction of the first paper linking MMR to autism really have?

Last Answer : Unfortunately, I think the genie is already out of the bottle on this one. People have their opinions; usually facts (or medical studies) don’t mean much to them.

Does anyone know why we continue to allow Thermerisol in Vacines?

Description : Does anyone know why we continue to allow Thermerisol in Vacines?

Last Answer : Thimerosal is used as a preservative, and there's more mercury in a can of tuna than a vaccine. Studies linking this additive to autism and other conditions have been proven bunk. Here's ... Its amounts are being reduced or eliminated to ease concerns anyway, though some vaccines still contain it.

Have you taken the Aspie-Quiz and did you find it accurate?

Description : Have you taken the Aspie-Quiz and did you find it accurate?

Last Answer : I’ve never heard of this test, but I thought I’d try it. I abandoned it on the first page of smiley faces because it was so poorly worded and structured that I don’t even know how you’re supposed to answer it. What does that say about me?

Well Known Autism Speakers?

Description : Well Known Autism Speakers?

Last Answer : Jenny McCarthy has been outspoken on the subject.

Did someone here mention recently that s'he had a mildly autistic child ?

Description : Did someone here mention recently that s'he had a mildly autistic child ?

Last Answer : My son has asperger’s .

Signs Of Autism

Description : Signs Of Autism

Last Answer : Autism is usually diagnosed by doctors when a child is three to four years old. Parents would notice signs much earlier, but physicians would be hesitant to diagnose autism as early because some of ... to diagnose autism early. Detecting this disorder early is the key to coping with it more easily.

Is there a pervasive attitude among liberals that drinking the conservative Kool Aid amounts to falling in with cretins?

Description : Is there a pervasive attitude among liberals that drinking the conservative Kool Aid amounts to falling in with cretins?

Last Answer : Drinking any kool-aid means falling in with any group. It is no different from accusations of drinking the DNC kool -aid as the reason Bernie Sanders is not President now. By the ... consciousness and independent non conformist thinking. That all got corrupted by Jim Jones in Guyana in 1978..

What's a reliable email service that doesn't share the pervasive information mining policies of Microsoft and Google?

Description : What's a reliable email service that doesn't share the pervasive information mining policies of Microsoft and Google?

Last Answer : I suggest disinformation. Add extraneous text to each email to throw off the data miners.

What is pervasive stress deficiency ?

Description : What is pervasive stress deficiency ?

Last Answer : The difference in diffusion pressure of a solution and a solvent at the same air pressure is called diffusion pressure deficit.

If it is probable that the judgment of a reasonable person would have been changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement of information, then the information is a. Relevant. b. Pervasive. c. Material. d. Significant

Description : If it is probable that the judgment of a reasonable person would have been changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement of information, then the information is a. Relevant. b. Pervasive. c. Material. d. Significant

Last Answer : Material.

Which is not a benefit of cloud computing? a) Streamline business processes b) Pervasive accessibility c) Economic of scale d) Program debugging

Description : Which is not a benefit of cloud computing? a) Streamline business processes b) Pervasive accessibility c) Economic of scale d) Program debugging

Last Answer : Program debugging

The communicated knowledge in a classroom is considered as (A) non-pervasive treasure (B) limited judgement (C) autonomous virtue (D) cultural capital

Description : The communicated knowledge in a classroom is considered as (A) non-pervasive treasure (B) limited judgement (C) autonomous virtue (D) cultural capital

Last Answer : (D) cultural capital 

Have you learned anything interesting lately from watching a YouTube video, something you might not normally have learned otherwise?

Description : Have you learned anything interesting lately from watching a YouTube video, something you might not normally have learned otherwise?

Last Answer : answer:The series (there are seven or eight in all) of Tsunami videos taken by vacationers in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other areas in the immediate vicinity and put together in a documentary format. I ... when each finishes you can select the next (it picks up right where the last one left off).

I've noticed that my twelve year old "puppies" back legs shake from time to time. He still acts "puppyish" and seems relatively healthy, otherwise. Is there anything that you'd recommend for the pain (?)?

Description : I've noticed that my twelve year old "puppies" back legs shake from time to time. He still acts "puppyish" and seems relatively healthy, otherwise. Is there anything that you'd recommend for the pain (?)?

Last Answer : You could safely give him aspirin, but I’d check with your vet first just to be sure.

. It is desired to bring about a certain change in the state of a system by performing work on the system under adiabatic conditions. (A) The amount of work needed is path dependent (B) Work alone cannot bring out such a change of state (C) The amount of work needed is independent of path (D) More information is needed to conclude anything about the path dependence or otherwise of the work needed

Description : . It is desired to bring about a certain change in the state of a system by performing work on the system under adiabatic conditions. (A) The amount of work needed is path dependent (B) ... (D) More information is needed to conclude anything about the path dependence or otherwise of the work needed

Last Answer : (A) The amount of work needed is path dependent

Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. Ans: True

Description : Project management is the process of planning and controlling the development of a  system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.  Ans: True

Last Answer : Ans: True

_____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality. a. Project management b. Symantic timeline c. Task identification d. Time estimation e. Work plan

Description : _____ is the process of planning and controlling the development of a system within a  specified time frame at a minimum cost with the right functionality.  a. Project management  b. Symantic timeline  c. Task identification  d. Time estimation  e. Work plan

Last Answer : a. Project management

Know anything about mobile software which can help someone with a communication disorder?

Description : Know anything about mobile software which can help someone with a communication disorder?

Last Answer : I would say a combination (for iphone apps) are Lonely Planet apps that offer great selection of common phrases & everyday sayings to be spoken out loud in any language. And the Dictionary app, (free one) that has pictures for a lot of the words.

What is the genetic disorder in which an individual has an overall masculine development, gynaecomastia and is sterile? (a) Down’s syndrome (b) Turner’s syndrome (c) Klinefelter’s syndrome (d) Edward syndrome

Description : What is the genetic disorder in which an individual has an overall masculine development, gynaecomastia and is sterile? (a) Down’s syndrome (b) Turner’s syndrome (c) Klinefelter’s syndrome (d) Edward syndrome

Last Answer : Klinefelter’s syndrome

The major constraint in the long term use of benzodiazepines for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder is: A. Development of tolerance to antianxiety action of the benzodiazepines B. Possibility of drug dependence C. Cardiovascular depression D. Likelyhood of overdose toxicit

Description : The major constraint in the long term use of benzodiazepines for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder is: A. Development of tolerance to antianxiety action of the benzodiazepines B. Possibility of drug dependence C. Cardiovascular depression D. Likelyhood of overdose toxicit

Last Answer : B. Possibility of drug dependence

In your opinion, which famous band, singer, or otherwise vocally musical group is considered generally well-liked despite not actually having very good singing voices?

Description : In your opinion, which famous band, singer, or otherwise vocally musical group is considered generally well-liked despite not actually having very good singing voices?

Last Answer : Janis Joplin

Do you believe this person's assertation that she knew a woman, decades ago, who was forced to carry her stillborn baby because it would have been considered an abortion to do otherwise?

Description : Do you believe this person's assertation that she knew a woman, decades ago, who was forced to carry her stillborn baby because it would have been considered an abortion to do otherwise?

Last Answer : I was surprised to learn this: “If your doctor determines your baby has died, you’ll need to discuss your options. If you do nothing, labor will likely start on its own within a few weeks” Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/stillbirth#what-happens-next

Aliens in alien invasion movies are invariably stupid, otherwise there is no way they would be defeated. Which alien race from these movies is, in your opinion, the LEAST stupid?

Description : Aliens in alien invasion movies are invariably stupid, otherwise there is no way they would be defeated. Which alien race from these movies is, in your opinion, the LEAST stupid?

Last Answer : Oh, Frakking great question. I will have to think on this one. I'm going to start with Mars Attacks, mostly because they got to attack the White House and ... stupid humans who let them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_sGm9zwVSY&fbclid=IwAR11qOIJ1aby-9w1SQYhDWt755cqaaRRvbuat9MxIu9w17RKLcoyoJRlmK8

In the fiction genres of 'Magical Realism" and Science Fiction, what is a good word for inexplicable supernatural "magical" abilities in an otherwise realistic setting?

Description : In the fiction genres of 'Magical Realism" and Science Fiction, what is a good word for inexplicable supernatural "magical" abilities in an otherwise realistic setting?

Last Answer : Extraordinary.

What can one really determine, online or otherwise, to find out if a person is being truthful about themselves, their history and credentials?

Description : What can one really determine, online or otherwise, to find out if a person is being truthful about themselves, their history and credentials?

Last Answer : You can call their university and ask what credentials they have.

Did Trump declaring a National Emergency over the wall open him up to lawsuits that couldn't have been brought against him otherwise?

Description : Did Trump declaring a National Emergency over the wall open him up to lawsuits that couldn't have been brought against him otherwise?

Last Answer : Not against him personally, but pretty much every action a president takes can be challenged in the courts (and therefore opens him up to lawsuits that couldn't have been brought ... to congressional inaction and judicial deference. As such, challenges to presidential power are rarely successful.

Do you think current policy changes for non-immgrant visas are beneficial to US citizens or otherwise?

Description : Do you think current policy changes for non-immgrant visas are beneficial to US citizens or otherwise?

Last Answer : Crops are being left in the fields because the farmers can’t get aliens (legal and illegal). It will hit the bottom line because it is reducing revenue for the farmers, they have already spent money for seed, fertilizer and irrigation.

When an OP is found out to be a troll, does an otherwise good question just disappear?

Description : When an OP is found out to be a troll, does an otherwise good question just disappear?

Last Answer : Edited to add: I need an example of a troll or “troll” question that also happens to be a good one. I find it’s subjective sometimes.

How does one profit finacially , or otherwise benefit, from Integrity?

Description : How does one profit finacially , or otherwise benefit, from Integrity?

Last Answer : The first part of your question is about the financial benefits of integrity, so I'll begin with that. Someone who's honest in business will avoid the legal pitfalls of duplicity, both civil ... Inevitably, it follows that you'll build trust, have worthwhile relationships, and enrich your own life.

Brits and Aussies, can you tell me why so many terrific TV shows kill off, or otherwise disappear, their actors?

Description : Brits and Aussies, can you tell me why so many terrific TV shows kill off, or otherwise disappear, their actors?

Last Answer : Funding. The Doctor Blake Mysteries was cancelled because its funder, the Australian Broadcasting Authority, has decided not to continue to provide funding. The ABC has had its funding reduced and as a result, its ... Doc Martin, but I don't watch it regularly and had no idea it had been cancelled.

Has your cell phone been ringing people on its own, and otherwise messing with you lately?

Description : Has your cell phone been ringing people on its own, and otherwise messing with you lately?

Last Answer : I have heard of smart phones doing pocket dialling , the head mechanic did it to me one day, but my flip never has , but most times it’s off, yeah I am one of the few that don’t want or need my damn cell on 24/7.

What are some epic abandoned or otherwise secluded places in NJ, NY or PA that I could use for my climactic scene?

Description : What are some epic abandoned or otherwise secluded places in NJ, NY or PA that I could use for my climactic scene?

Last Answer : answer:How about the abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels is central and western PA? They still exist, and go under the Alleghenies. link

How many ask-publicite women over 40 color/dye their hair to some color other than the natural grey that would be otherwise appearing?

Description : How many ask-publicite women over 40 color/dye their hair to some color other than the natural grey that would be otherwise appearing?

Last Answer : answer:Grey is a trend right now. I think a bad trend. I say dye your hair at least through the age of 70. Most women in America dye their hair to hide the grey, there are statistics if you google ... get grey. Some of them don't even realize how grey they are because they have been dying so long.