Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ASD
Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Program
Welcome to the world of Autism
Welcome to my tiny corner of the world of autism and autistic spectrum disorders. WOW! I can't believe how big that world has grown. All power to the internet!
Some ATPP statistics - I am currently working with parents of children with ASD in India, UK, USA and Singapore. All boys, their ages range from
30 - 55 months. Diagnoses range from PDDnos to Autism and they were diagnosed between ages 21 - 46 months.
There is no doubt the campaigns to raise awareness of Autism have been successful. No one knows exactly how many children fit the diagnosis,
particularly at the higher functioning end of the spectrum, but NOW 1 in every 110 children displays autistic spectrum behaviours. I know from personal
experience there are many more children with undiagnosed Asperger Syndrome already in our schools.
Some autism facts:
- Despite widespread research there is currently no cure
- It is classed as a neurological disorder, believed to be a brain dysfunction
- No conclusive evidence as to what causes autism.
- Autism ranges from mild to severe - many people need lifelong care and support.
- 4 out of every 5 diagnosed with ASD is a boy / male
Every child with Autism is unique so there is no predicted course of the condition, but here is a glimpse of some observed autism behaviours you may expect from your child as he grows.
Be sure to check them out. Is this the future you want for your child?
Click here to find out more about early autism signs or 'red flags for autism.'
Join the Autism Toddler Program
I invite you to join me in a toddler autism program. The program is FREE and is carried out daily by parents.
A few simple structured exercises support your developing toddler to achieve greater postural stability and balance, increase co-ordination,
cross the mid-line of the body, use two hands together (bilateral coordination), become less stressed, more relaxed and pay better attention. In effect the program works to close the developmental gap that exists for the child, in gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills and speech and language.' It should
reduce mouthing of objects (oral stimulation) and some 'stimming' i.e. self-stimulating behaviours. I know this from coaxing my three year old grandson out from under the table when he's feeling upset or hurt...and coping with his disappointment and confusion when I
persuade him to say hello to an old friend, with whom he flew model aeroplanes...only to find he expects him to have his big aeroplane models with him at all times.*
*In June 2010 we discovered a food intolerance and his behaviour has changed significantly. You can read about how we discovered this through the amazing Kinesiology surrogate test.
Please help raise Autism Awareness even earlier
YOU are the best expert on your child. That is how you knew something was not right. Please help me by completing this very simple 'parent's intuition' survey. Only 2 questions
and no personal details are needed. I will update the survey result here on the site each month
Will YOU be the first one to set this ball rolling!
NOW, for a time, the autism may loom large and obscure the child you love.
You will need the ability to stand back and become a fly on the wall, to continue to be an incredibly keen observer of your child. Failing that, a video recorder is an invaluable tool.
Who is the program for?
The Autism Toddler and Preschool Program (ATPP) is for: - Parents of children under age 5 years who have been diagnosed with autism or autistic spectrum disorders.
- The program is evaluating the structured use of these exercise targeting early onset Autism and will require your invaluable feedback.
What else will you find on this site...in time?You are not alone. Share with other parents.
As a sharing and community site I do hope you will share your experiences in support of yourself and others.
This site is still very young and I encourage you as parents, grandparents and family members to express your feelings and share your experiences. I would
love to have your input on topics such as:
- How and when did you tell your child he/she has Aspergers
- How best to manage the assessment
- How to get the most out of hospital/clinic appointments
- Receiving the diagnosis
- Coping with the emotions after receiving the diagnosis
- Day to day life with a child on the Autistic spectrum
- What works and what doesn't for your own child
- Your hopes and fears for your child
- keeping your autistic child safe
From my educational experience, and as a parent and grandparent I will be adding pages for developmental play ideas and useful resources
plus links to other sites and blogs.
I look forward to working with you.
Best wishes,
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'There are NO learning disorders ...only behaviors which tell us what a child is needing if we are willing to listen.'
Join RIGHT NOW
Early intervention is of paramount importance. Be totally active
in YOUR child's therapy. Complete the sign-up form
to take your first steps together. The hardest part
of this program is its simplicity.
Join ATPP here
Please note: You should already have a diagnosis. Got a question? Contact me via
the form at the bottom of this page!
Hope for Autism
Why does my child need to have a diagnosis?
Ideally I would love every parent to do this intervention as soon as they suspect
there is something wrong with their child. I know from personal experience it works across a range of special educational needs.
What we need NOW however, is evidence of how specifically this impacts upon symptoms of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
What Parents Say
Aspergers - 4yrs 7 mths
'I wish we could have had a CT scan before and after the intervention, so we could see what had happened, but L. hadn't made
a leap forward like that since we began intensive interaction when he was 2 1/2 years old.' ~ Mary ASD - 26 months
We do the exercises in the evening as my son is more responsive then and it is more fun for him.
We sing in our 3 languages and he gives us lots of eye contact and giggles. He seems to be happier,
relaxed and he vocalises more, trying to talk. He's made a lot of progress in general. ~ M.L. |
