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cezzna · November 29th, 2006, 13:28

I wouldn't waste my time with what diagnosis they come up with. The truth is the doctors help very little with ASD disorders. They may label it but usually have limited knowledge on treatment options. In my major city, there is a very reputable childerens hospital where my son was diagnosed. I then asked about what to do. They have therapy and treatment there but I was told there would be a two year waiting list. The whole system is overloaded as far as treatment goes, at least where I am.

The good news is treatment, meaningful treatment, rests outside of the hands of the doctors. No matter if it's Autism, Aspergers, or any other part of the spectrum they will likely end up benefitting from the same treatments, such as PT,OT, and speech. ABA is also beneficial to anyone on the spectrum. It is the only PROVEN treatment for autism outside of PT,OT and Speech. So in other words don't worry about the doctors, find the schools in your area that offer these options. Find people who really care, they are the ones who will help. I've seen miracles already with my son and it's all because I fould the right school and a great ABA therapist.

The only doctors who can really help are DAN doctors, or defeat autism now doctors. They can try to help with special diets and chelation treatments, but they operate outside of the box of conventional medicine.

Good luck.

November 29th, 2006, 13:28	#17
cezzna Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 73	Re: Airline Pilot and Child with Autism I wouldn't waste my time with what diagnosis they come up with. The truth is the doctors help very little with ASD disorders. They may label it but usually have limited knowledge on treatment options. In my major city, there is a very reputable childerens hospital where my son was diagnosed. I then asked about what to do. They have therapy and treatment there but I was told there would be a two year waiting list. The whole system is overloaded as far as treatment goes, at least where I am. The good news is treatment, meaningful treatment, rests outside of the hands of the doctors. No matter if it's Autism, Aspergers, or any other part of the spectrum they will likely end up benefitting from the same treatments, such as PT,OT, and speech. ABA is also beneficial to anyone on the spectrum. It is the only PROVEN treatment for autism outside of PT,OT and Speech. So in other words don't worry about the doctors, find the schools in your area that offer these options. Find people who really care, they are the ones who will help. I've seen miracles already with my son and it's all because I fould the right school and a great ABA therapist. The only doctors who can really help are DAN doctors, or defeat autism now doctors. They can try to help with special diets and chelation treatments, but they operate outside of the box of conventional medicine. Good luck.