DownSyn Forum

MOMtoCaleb · Posted: April 28 2006, 12:25 AM Post subject:

Does anyone know if there is a website (just like this one) for support with Autism Spectrum??

With Timothy's new label of PDD-NOS I have so many questions and am not sure where to look for help. This Down Syndrome site has been a God-send for me with Caleb. I have found so many answers to my questions here. It's also comforting just to log on and see so many other people with the same questions or problems that I have. I was hoping to find that same comfort with the Autism Spectrum label.

Any advice would be much appreciated!!!!

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Renee,mom to Jeremy(1 Cool

, Nicole(16), Kaitlyn(13), Amy(11), Timothy(4), Caleb,DS(1)

Caleb DS(12/24/04), Timothy (10/27/01)

THESPILS · Posted: April 28 2006, 12:49 AM Post subject:

Hunter doesn't have a dual diagnosis, but I stumbled on this sight not to long ago- http://www.disabilitysolutions.org
I wish I could be more help....

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Shaye
Bri 11, Coda 9, Hunter 23mo(ds), (and hubby Brad)

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~Lou Holtz

momofrussell · Posted: April 28 2006, 7:45 AM Post subject:

You need something JUST for the Austism Spectrum or the dual DX? Here is one for if your child has the dual DX....

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ds-autism/

I am a member here but don't post. When Russell got his DX at 4 I started at this site... but at the time it was very overwhelming and depressing for me personally... so I left Wink

Then this past year I joined again because I was in a different frame of mind. I enjoy the info I get there but for me it's not as "cozy" so I don't post much unless I am needing some good ole dual DX help.

It's started by the same lady, Joan Medlum (sp?) that does that Disability Solutions stuff in that link given to you. She is a WONDERFUL lady!

Good luck!

***edited to add.. I just read your byline under your siggy pic and just realised you are talking about another child of yours... sorry!!! Let me see what I can find out there!***

A.

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Adrienne, mom to Regan 13, Russell 8 (DS, Autism, Visually Impaired) and Reece, 5.

momofrussell · Posted: April 28 2006, 7:50 AM Post subject:

Here is Yahoo's Groups homepage.. you can search for whatever you want here.....

http://groups.yahoo.com/

Some Autism sites are VERY specific... a group about Autism and a certain diet, kinda thing... but there are pages of them. Some are state specific so maybe you will stumble across one for your state even and find even local support!

A.

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Adrienne, mom to Regan 13, Russell 8 (DS, Autism, Visually Impaired) and Reece, 5.

THESPILS · Posted: April 29 2006, 12:16 AM Post subject:

OMG-I'm sorry! I didn't catch that it was for your other son either!

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Shaye
Bri 11, Coda 9, Hunter 23mo(ds), (and hubby Brad)

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~Lou Holtz

CAmommy2KJ · Posted: April 30 2006, 9:19 AM Post subject:

Try doing a search on the AOL message board... they don't have one specifically for PDD but they have them for Autism and Aspergers etc...
If you ever need to talk, let me know, I'll PM you my number... I've been there!

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~Renee~
Mommy to:
Kassidy (11.4.99)
(My soccer playin drama queen)
Kameron (11.3.01)
(My soccer playin cookie monster)
Kennedy (5.16.04)(ds)
(Lookin cute in her designer genes)
Baby K (EDD:5.17.07)
(Whatever will we name him/her?)

D is for Down syndrome
Kennedy's caringbridge page
Our family website
Down syndrome awareness products!