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Laura LaRue
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Date Posted: 17:46:02 10/10/07 Wed
Kelly,
I know there is so much information about Autism coming out. As a son with Asberger's syndrome, a higher functioning form of Autism, I can only recommend you research and talk with your Pediatrician regarding immunizations. Please make sure your Pediatrician is an advocate for Autism. I am an Emergency Department RN and do realize the importance of immunizations for children, but Jenny did have a great point that one dose does not fit all. I don't know if I feel it is immunizations, the chemicals in the environment, or what, but the mother's instinct is the best guide. What makes you a great mom is the fact that you are even considering and observing for signs of Autism. For years we have been sheltered from the world of Autism. Now, after 1 in 150, (1 in 90 for boys)children meeting the Autistic statistics, we need to educate ourselves and demand the research be completed. Jenny's book was wonderful to see that mother's are not alone in the fight. I am in the health care profession and did not have enough knowledge of Autism to know that is something I should have even considered. I knew my Angel Baby was so innocent and full of love but had his little quirks. From the beginning I felt such a need to protect him. It was a different need to protect from that of my older son. I started at the age of 2 getting him in speech evaluation, First Steps, and home therapy. My boy could Moo like a cow when other kids could give complete sentences. However, he could recite the entire Elmo video. From there switching Pediatricians, GI studies, Immune system studies, special education evaluations for preschool, and finally when they all told me "He has his little quirks but doesn't fit the special needs mold", I took it into my own hands and had University of Louisville Weisskoph Center evaluate my child. Finaly I had an answer. We have battle every day to ensure he gets what he needs. I was very blessed to have a Mother and two sisters that have been involved in his success.
I did not really mean to go into Chase's story, but it is so familiar with mothers who know there is something but cannot get the answers. Bottom line it comes down to knowledge. We need the information to get to the Healthcare professions, Pediatricians, School systems,Center for Disease Control,and especially to the mothers. Mothers should not have to worry themselves crazy if their child has Autism. We should all have the information so available that we can recognize the symptoms. It should not have to be such a struggle to get help for our children who are so innocent and full of love but cannot handle sensory stimuli and either have melt downs or have to leave the room and be alone.
Kelly, just the tone you have when you mention your baby's name lets us all know you have the instinct and the mother intuition that when it comes right down to it, you will know if there is something "a little different", "special", or have their "little quirks". Knowledge is power. We are afraid of the unknown. Right now the unknown is Autism. I am so grateful you even mentioned Autism in your blog. I think that is why so many listeners can relate to you. You have the same fears we all do. You have the listeners to talk to them about Autism and the fight we must face to save our children.
Thanks for listening, not that I gave you much choice.
Laura
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