Mommy_of_3 asked:
what are signs that your child has autism & does autism exist more in certain races than others?
what are signs that your child has autism & does autism exist more in certain races than others?
From the category archives:
Newborn & Baby
Is my six month old baby demonstrating autistic behavior?
surfermamma asked:
I took my daughter to her six month checkup with her pediatrician and a few things were brought up at the time. Her doctor said that a baby her age “should” be playing peek-a-boo, clapping her hands and saying mamma and dadda. He wouldn’t just come out and say it but kept hinting that these could all be autistic characteristics. My daughter also cries a lot and sometimes has a difficult time just relaxing when we hold her. She smiles and coos like crazy for myself, my husband and practically everyone new she meets. And she has great eye contact. Is her pediatrician wrong to say these things or is there some truth to what he said.
I took my daughter to her six month checkup with her pediatrician and a few things were brought up at the time. Her doctor said that a baby her age “should” be playing peek-a-boo, clapping her hands and saying mamma and dadda. He wouldn’t just come out and say it but kept hinting that these could all be autistic characteristics. My daughter also cries a lot and sometimes has a difficult time just relaxing when we hold her. She smiles and coos like crazy for myself, my husband and practically everyone new she meets. And she has great eye contact. Is her pediatrician wrong to say these things or is there some truth to what he said.
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Really worried.maybe reading into behavior but how early can autism start?
grumpbear asked:
i am really worried since in the media all the time is info about 1 in 150 kids now have autism…i dont know how to prevent or what causes it but my daughter is 7 months old and she just started flapping her hands when she is fustrated or just because…is that a baby thing or an autism thing? sick with worry
i am really worried since in the media all the time is info about 1 in 150 kids now have autism…i dont know how to prevent or what causes it but my daughter is 7 months old and she just started flapping her hands when she is fustrated or just because…is that a baby thing or an autism thing? sick with worry
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What do you think about vaccinating infants and the risk of autism?
Laurel asked:
My baby is 6 weeks old and scheduled for her first vaccinations in two weeks. I’ve read a lot about the link between vaccines and autism lately, and was looking for some more opinions. Does anyone know of the most recent data, have a personal experience, or just an opinion? thanks!
My baby is 6 weeks old and scheduled for her first vaccinations in two weeks. I’ve read a lot about the link between vaccines and autism lately, and was looking for some more opinions. Does anyone know of the most recent data, have a personal experience, or just an opinion? thanks!
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What is your opinion on the case of autism linked to childhood vaccinations?
hootie asked:
Will the ruling in the case that makes a link between autism and childhood vaccines change your mind about getting your children vaccinated or will you continue to get the vaccinations anyway?
Will the ruling in the case that makes a link between autism and childhood vaccines change your mind about getting your children vaccinated or will you continue to get the vaccinations anyway?
What is your opinion on the case? Do you believe there is really a link?
I’m not stating whether I agree there is a link or not. I am only looking for your opinion.
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What is the recent findings about autism and vaccinations?
Michelle asked:
I am confused at what to do. I hear such mixed evidence out there re: whether or not I should vaccinate my son. He is 11 months old and is due for his MMR next month. I do believe in vaccinations but I also read so much about a possible link between vaccinations and autism. Not to mention my nephew was fine until his one year vaccination and now is autistic. I might choose to wait until his immune system is stronger. Just wondering what I should do….
I am confused at what to do. I hear such mixed evidence out there re: whether or not I should vaccinate my son. He is 11 months old and is due for his MMR next month. I do believe in vaccinations but I also read so much about a possible link between vaccinations and autism. Not to mention my nephew was fine until his one year vaccination and now is autistic. I might choose to wait until his immune system is stronger. Just wondering what I should do….
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What are some signs of autism in a baby?
Claire asked:
My 6 month old baby isn’t hitting some developmental milestones. What are some signs of autism in babies?
My 6 month old baby isn’t hitting some developmental milestones. What are some signs of autism in babies?
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