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This group is for the Black Single Mom,Single Dads & Parents of a child or children diagnosed with Autism and where we can share views, communication ideas,in the non-verbal & speaking Autisitc Child or Children as well as coping ideas and support

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This is my son Anthony and he is now 3 yrs old and is my pride and joy. He was born 2 months early and I was 39 years old when he was born.
As a newborn, he rarely cried and I thought what a blessing, and then at age 1-3 months I noticed he did not care to be in my arms, but was more content wrapped in his blanky in what I called the "egg roll" lol style blanket wrap and and this kept him calm and rarely cried and slept well, again I did not think much of this because I figured he was just sleepy and full from feedings. By 4-9 months I noticed he followed me and his father and siblings with his eyes and smiled, but did not have much expressions when we played with him. His eating habits were normal, cooing and high pitch noises,sleep and eating habits were good,bowels were normal, he nursed and bottle fed normally, but his eye contact was sometimes non existant and at times he seemed in his own world. By 1year he was babbling and trying to talk in baby talk, crawling still and I was told by friends and his Pediatritian that he would be fine and boys are late to walk sometimes than girls, yea ok so I said we will see. By 13 months he finally started walking and talking and by 14 months had everything down to a science. He had about 10 words he used "da da", "momma", "eat eat", "wa wa", "stop", "no no" "yesh"(yes), "bye bye" "hi", "joosh"(juice), then by 17 months our world changed, Anthony stopped all verbal language like a light switch turns on and off...BAM, no more talking...period!! We to this day are still baffled as to why and what happened that our son was no longer speaking to us or at all. So I was asked by my father, then a good friend who at one time taught children with Autism which I did not know this mentioned to me of the possibility that Anthony may have Autism and do I notice his behavioral patterns and his constant spinning,walking on his tippy toes and repeticious behaviors, no eye contact and appears to be deaf? I was floored because I just thought he was being silly and being a typical lil boy(I had 3 girls ranging 10,15,20) at the time and did not have anything to compare him to other than my girls were not hyper and he was, and the myth of boys are just gonna behave "bad" so to speak..lol. So off to the Doctors Office we go and sure enough my father and friend were right and that inner voice in my head told me too...Well he has been diagnosed by our Family Doctor, Pediatrition,Child Psychologist,and is working with Occupational and Speech Therapists and is in regular Public School with a teacher who is fluent in sign language and teaches non-verbal children with Autism...Anthony loves school and goes 3 days a week 2 hours each day in school, he even catches the bus!! His teacher is teaching him to sign and Anthony can make all his nubers 1-10 with his Legos and he loves music and he also is very smart and understands EVERYTHING that is going on and said to him. He is silent, but not mentally challenged at all and he communicates with us through pictures and "our" own sign language and body langueage...so thsi is my story and inspiration and I hope this group will enlighten you as well as knowing there is hope and together we can beat the odds
Anthony's Mom~~Carmell~~

Discussion Forum

WHAT DOES AUTISM LOOK LIKE? 4 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by msees Jul 6.

Textures and touching everything........ 5 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by AutismClassroom.com Jun 4.

Special Diet

Started by tata Apr 21.

Picture Exchange Communication System 1 Reply

Started by Bridget. Last reply by Bridget Feb 25.

When you first received the diagnosis! 2 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by Carmell May. 31, 2008.

"STIMMING" 6 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by Carmell Apr. 7, 2008.

YOUTUBE.COM VIDEO ON SAVANTISM(Advanced Autism:Genius) 2 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by Carmell Apr. 1, 2008.

Holly Robinson Peete discusses her son's autism

Started by Carmell Mar. 31, 2008.

What Are the Symptoms of Autism? 2 Replies

Started by Carmell. Last reply by Carmell Mar. 31, 2008.

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Comment by Marie on November 9, 2009 at 11:10pm: Hi to all who joined this group. As a retired teacher of special needs children, I think this is a great avenue for mothers of autistic kids to find support and share. Be encouraged! Marie

Comment by LaShonda on July 25, 2009 at 8:47am: My Anxieties or Amir’s

My family and I are attending a family member’s wedding reception today. We would not attempt to attend the wedding because we know that our dear baby boy would not have it. When the question of “Does anyone know why these two shouldn’t……….” Amir, in his four year old voice would probably speak up with a line from one of his favorite commercials,, “Get this fool!” and that would be very disruptive. Not to mention the strange and scornful looks we’d receive.

So, we’ve decided to attend the reception where there is sure to be noise, music, movement, etc…. But, I’m still a little anxious about how he will behave and how his behavior will be received by other family members. Now, on a positive note, Amir really enjoys being around others and will be trying very hard to talk and interact with the children around him. I’m just praying that he will be received well.

Since, we’ve been dealing with his diagnosis for only 6 months, I’ve not had years to adjust. Friends, have you had similar experiences? Do you have any suggestions/advice on how I can calm my anxieties?

Comment by LaShonda on July 4, 2009 at 6:50pm: Hello and thanks so much for responding. He's does things like ingore me when I ask him to stop a paticular activity. He also tells me no when Im asking him to perform certain activities like cleaning up his toys, etc...I would really like a copy of your book. I will email my infor.

Comment by AutismClassroom.com on July 4, 2009 at 8:44am: LaShonda,
What does the acting up look like? What specific things does he do? I am asking because sometimes your response will be based on why he is doing what he is doing. I have some infor on my website about ideas and strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors and also a mini- book about behaviors. But all of it is trial and error and finding out what works best for him. I can send you the behavior book free of charge if you email me.

Comment by LaShonda on July 3, 2009 at 8:03am: Good morning All, I'd like to ask your advice on something. Right now, I have my some seeing a neurology/speech pathology doctor and they've not detrmined if he's dealing with just a speech delay or a mild form of Autism. Now, since im still trying to get the details, I've been trying to figure out the best way to discipline him when he is acting up. Please advise. Also, does anyone have your children involved in any sports/activities? If so, how did you determine what was best? Thanks LaShonda

Comment by msees on April 21, 2009 at 7:19pm: Hello everyone, I just joined BlackMomsClub and I am happy to have found this group because I have a 10 year old son with severe autism. I have enjoyed reading all of the comments.

Comment by Amina1389 Definity on February 25, 2009 at 12:15am: Just popping in to say Peace & Blessings to you all. Happy & Blessed New Year!
~Safiyyah~

Comment by S on November 6, 2008 at 5:18pm: I am glad I found this forum. I am an educator in the autism field. I created a website to give free training and information to parents and teachers of children with autism. (www.autismclassroom.com) I just happened to upload a video to this site this morning, then when I came on the site this evening, I saw this forum. I have two toddlers that are not on the autism spectrum, but I hope I can still be a part of this group. Teaching children with autism is a huge part of my life.

Comment by Bridget on October 27, 2008 at 4:31pm: you know I am with you

Comment by Adonya Wong on October 27, 2008 at 4:18pm: Hi all!

If you're not one of Jenny's Rescue Angels, you can join my posse and be Autism's Avenging Angel!

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