Autism Hangout - Questions for Dr. Attwood Forum Feed

Diagnosis

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:21:02 CST

I am a 20 year old collge student. I do not have an official diagnosis, but I am fairly certain I have Asperger's or PDD-NOS. I have not seemed to need any help so far, but I am wondering if I should get evaluated and see if I can get a diagnosis, in case I need help in the future. Sometimes I think counseling or something might be helpful, but then I think I have done it all by myself so far, why should I ask for help now? Do you have any ideas about getting a diagnosis or not?

Questions from bzayas

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:00:40 CST

This message was sent to you via the Autism Hangout: --------------------------------------- Hi, I just want to first say how wonderful this site is. Its fantastic. Your video library and panal of expert interviews with a focus of three essential learnings is outstanding! Are you still doing the question and answer spots with Dr. Attwood? And if you are, I have a question I would like you to consider asking Dr. Attwood. There is one aspect of Asperger's Syndrome that I would ask him to clarify if he could. Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome are extremely perceptive of all the little details of things, whereas neurotypicals tend to focus on the "big picture". My question is this: Why don't individuals with Aspergers Syndrome notice the details of social interaction? Such as facial expressions, voice intonation and such? Why do they miss these details and only focus on the spoken word with no regard for the intricate details of the conversation? Is this a matter of either brain chemestry or brain biology in a specific section of the brain? Or are individuals so intensily interested in only the spoken word that they overlook the non verbal conversational cues? When I ask this I am mainly thinking of the dramatic case of Dr. Grandin where she sees the detail of things, she notices intricate details, and has such amazing insight, but being a person with autism, she misses facial expressions, non-verbal cues and such. How is this area of detail so elusive to the individual with an autism spectrum disorder? I have just had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Attwood speak at the autsim conference in Colorado. I look forward to seeing him again at future conferences. Thank you for considering this question, Barbara Zayas [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

over eating

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 13:41:33 CST

I have a twenty year old Autistic son that never wants to stop eating. We eat whole foods and I try not to give him allot of complex carbohydrates. When he wants more and I say NO. He will sometimes hit his head hard and bit on things. I am concerned about his health. He was once on a gluten free diet. We eat only minimally processed,organic poultry and wild fish. We eat fruit, vegetables nuts and seeds. We never eat any foods with unnatural chemicals. I buy organic cookies,chips and other snacks. Nothing with an unnatural chemical contact. What can I do to help him eat less? He has one more year in a wonderful school. I am so very fearful about his future. Signs

Question from Radek

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:41:15 CST

Hey sir, in the last vid, Tony was talking about the importance of teaching emotions to children. Do you know about something to improve emotional life for aspergers people in their mid twenties? Have you heart about this package? http://www.amazon.com/What-Feeling-Does-Mean-Relationships/dp/1401911439 Please let me know if you had some good references about it and try to ask experts about things like this that could help us aspies to understand emotions a bit better. Thanks! Radek [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

Dr. Tony Attwood - Special Edition Program (7/10)

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 07:08:03 CST

In this installment, Dr. Tony talks about Gluten free Casin free diets (worth the effort?), the loss of the term Asperger's (what that means) and a few of the last questions from the "July 2010 Ask Dr. Tony" Program. Hear Dr. Tony here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=135 More on Dr. T at: www.tonyattwood.com/au [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

Question from welcomesodoing......

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:39:31 CST

Hi Dr Tony, as a fellow-Queenslander here is my Q: men and women?! 1) From your clinical experience have you found that, on the spectrum, there are still 'different needs/desires'? NTs and ATs differ; but specifically 2) what are the focuses/directions of female aspies. And, 3) is it a myth that men are 'abstract' and women practical ...with aspies (vs. typicals)?? [Feel free to paraphrase these Qs.] Thanks so much, Henry. [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

Question from Tommy...

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 5 Jul 2010 10:28:12 CST

Tommy sent me this note... Hello Craig! Can you relay this to Dr. Atwood... "Since seeing you in-person @ the Asperger's Association of New England Annual Autumn Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in January this year, I was sent by my Primary Care Physician, Dr. Christi Egenolf to Physical Therapy for Gait Analysis & treatment of my deteriorated walking gait. Based upon the PT 'findings', & ruling out other conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, in February, Dr. Christi Egenolf told me that I 'definitely' have a form of 'Spastic Diplegia' or 'Cerebral Palsy'. When younger, I seemed to be fine, & could ride a bicycle & walk unaided & run unaided, albeit slowly, but now, as I have been ageing, I have regressed to needing Loftstrand (Forearm) Crutches 'full-time', & recently, I have pulled-out & modified my 'late' Mom's wheelchair for my own use. Also now need a 'raised' seat on the porcelain hobby horse for 'toileting myself'... Anyway, how many other Autistics are like me, who are 'Dual-Diagnosis', Asperger's/HFA & Cerebral Palsy?" Just wanted to ask you this, Dr. Atwood. [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

wowwwwww

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:29:20 CST

hi all sorry i have not been on for a while has alot going on im so so overjoyed that tony attwood spoke to me and answered my question wowwwwwwww how amazing thank you so so much xx

Dr. Tony's Answers - July 2010

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:27:24 CST

[img] http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/gcPfcfhVzXU/1.jpg[/img] Dr. Tony Attwood returns to Autism Hangout to answer YOUR questions about autism. In this installment, Dr. T. addresses communications issues, meltdowns, best recesses and more. Don't miss the insights. And fun! Hear Dr. T here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=134 More on Dr. Attwood here: www.tonyattwood.com/au [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

downtime

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 9 Jun 2010 18:37:53 CST

Hi Tony, I am a special needs support teacher in a school in Australia. We have a large cohort of students with an ASD. Over the past few years we have set up a room students can access at breaktimes if they choose to. This room I believe has been very successful. I don't feel like I know anywhere near enough about Autism to have the role I do, and although I have done a lot of reading feel like I work off "gut" feelings more than anything! There is a growing concern in our school, that children are accessing the room every breaktime and a bigger concern that they are playing on the computers each break. There are calls for the room to be timetabled for kids. My 'gut' tells me to fight this- what I see are kids who feel safe, who are making friends albeit through a common interest in computer game...most of the kids will sit with others and take turns to play...I see this as an acheivement rather than a concern.There are rules than determine what is o.k to play on the computer at school. I figure if most kids make it in class supported by this down time, they are getting enough social interaction. HOWEVER, I feel very alone in my thinking and would like to get some feedback and some thoughts from someone who does have significant authority and credibility! I would love to have some guidance in working in this room and making the best provision we can for these kids. Fiona

Autism and mental health

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:47:06 CST

A National Autistic Society Campaign has just revealed that 70% of children here in the UK have a mental health problem. 40% have 2 mental health issues and some of these children are as young as 5 years old. [:(] The NAS campaign is calling for professionals to be correctly trained so that they can understand our children and not, as is happening in some cases, make their mental health worse. While I 100% agree with this campaign surely we need to find out why so many of our children are having these problems. My own personal take is that schools are at least partly responsible by trying to normalise these children. Would you agree and how can we educate the educators to understand that autism is not something they can remove from the fabric of a child if they try hard enough and long enough to do so? My eldest son was diagnosed as having an Oedipus complex before he was finally diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome when he was 13. His mental health suffered greatly as a result of this diagnosis. My youngest was diagnosed with HFA when he was only 3. He has been educated at home and we have so far not seen any evidence of mental health issues. In fact he is flourishing, is integrated into our community and has some real friends. Will mainstream schools ever work for these children?

supervision

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 29 May 2010 16:04:54 CST

My husband and I have always arranged to be with our nine year old Aspie son anywhere he goes (except for school but my office is at his school). I have seen our role (besides protector) as a type of facilitator. My friends think this isn't good but our son isn't successful in social situations on his own (though he really tries by carrying out the strategies we prime him with but can't follow through after the initial scripts). I see it as allowing him to experience many social settings (Lego camp, music camp, childrens choirs, piano lessons, etc...) that he would not be successful with otherwise as well as keeping him from being perceived as much more odd than he is (we cue to quit the stereotyped movements, bring his attention back to the event,etc...). Our son is very comfortable with one of us being there. Is this detrimental to his development in a way we are not seeing? We don't have availability of a lot of professional support where we live so we are trying to do a lot on our own using your materials, Michelle Garcia Winners materials, etc...Please advise. And thanks for all you do for our wonderful Aspies!

violent

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 9 May 2010 04:53:19 CST

hello dr attwood ,lovely to meet you ,i have a 8 year old son he has aspergers ,dxlexia and speech and launguage delay ,i love him with every part of my heart and am so very proud of him ,the one thing i find the hardest is when he goes into meltdown he gets violent , hits kicks bites pushes his asw says he cant express his feelings yet in words and as he gets so frustrated this is why he hits out ,if he is calm i will say when you feel that way we will go hit pillows he will agree but when he is in pure meltdown i cant get through to him at all its like he is not really here and anything i say to try help at that time dont go through to him when he comes home from school inmeltdown(he hates school) we put him in room on own no noice and he sits watch his progrmmes and calms but at other times esp when out its real hard to deal with and sometimes there is no sign ones coming it just happens this is the hardest as not only are you trying to keep him safe around roads etc but you have all the stares from people as well as other kidsto look after and trying to get him back from the meltdown world ,tony he is such a unique special boy and means so very much to me i just want to help him with this part do you have any advice for me ? many thanks fairy xx

Frustraion - Communication

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 4 May 2010 03:36:40 CST

At the moment, I get extremely frustrated with myself when I loose the ability to talk. My ability to talk can go at any time of the day, and I'm left there figureing out how I'm going to communicate my needs. So my frustration comes out as hitting myself, i hit my head and arms, I want to stop doing those things but I don't think it will stop till I find a way to communicate my needs. And hardest thing of all is people not understanding my difficulties with communication and the Ministry of Health where I live refuse to give me supported independent living saying that my IQ is normal so I'm too high functioning for them, but my current psychologist says that my communication problems are severe and if i don't get help soon its going to put me at risk for a number of things. my question is how can i better my communication skills or what can i use to help me. Gabby

HFA and Aspergers

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 4 May 2010 03:10:37 CST

I want to know the difference between HFA and Aspergers. I was diagnosed with Asperger's when I was 16, but lately my current psychologist has verbally changed my diagnosis to High Functioning Autism and it is confusing since it is not in the DSM, so it is hard to define it to my family, friends, and people that help me. Gabby

Gluten free diet

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:53:41 CST

Hi, I'm curious. Has anyone heard about success with trying a gluten free/casein free diet with an autistic person who is older...20 years old? Thanks, Susan Susan L. Anderson

Dr. Tony's Answers - January 2010 installment

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:37:22 CST

[img]http://www.autismhangout.com/userfiles/image/tonysm.jpg[/img] Dr. Tony Attwood returns to Autism Hangout to answer YOUR questions about autism. In this installment, Dr. T. addresses Aspergers and Bipolar as comorbid conditions, the importance of letting a child in on a decision about his diagnosis and, is the term "Aspergers" (versus "mild autism") really that important? Don't miss the insights. And fun! Hear Dr. Tony's interview, here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=127 More on Dr. T at: www.tonyattwood.com/au [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

pain and temperature: brain science

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:24:53 CST

Dear Dr. Tony, When you were speaking in Lansing, Michigan, last fall (well, it was fall here), yuo mentioned that kids with autism are undersensitive to pain and temperature, while oversensitive to most other stimuli. This matches with our experience, but could you tell us anything about brain science that would explain it? Lydia (lassie at autismhangout), mom of Anna, 17, blind with Asperger Syndrome "Kids with autism need more chances." Lydia Schuck lassie

Questions about Medicine

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:12:55 CST

I have a question about the Asperger Syndrom. First of all sorry if my english ist sometimes a little bit bad, I'm from germany. We need to make an Asperger diagnostic. My son is 10years old and I had the first suspicion when he was 3,5 years. Now we have two other asperger autists in our family and their parents said that "Marcel" has it, too. The new class teacher doesn't know his behaviour without medication and nor the new remedial teacher. With medication Marcel behaves almost normal. The Doctor will ask them about Marcel and if they say everything is just fine....... 2 years ago we tryed to stop the medication another remedial teacher and the former class teacher (other school) worked with Marcel 2 weeks under this conditions and both almost collapsed and said independent from each other: I can't get through to him! Now I have the question if it would be better to stop the medication for 2 weeks so both teachers get to know "his bad side" and then in a few month a few days befor the appointment, too, so that the doctor can also see the problem.

Bipolar and Asperger

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:13:27 CST

Dear Doctor Tony, We so enjoyed seeing you in Lansing, Michigan. Sorry you had so many audio problems with the equipment there, but we still hung on your every word!! Do you have any general information on the co-occurence of Asperger Syndrome (or autism in general) along with bipolar illness? "Kids with autism need more chances." Lydia Schuck lassie

"Girls with Aspergers"

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:54:09 CST

[img] http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/ZBOTkvM1mJw/1.jpg[/img] Dr. Tony Attwood returns to talk about Girls with Asperger's. In this report, Dr. Tony feels the 4:1 (boys to girls) ratio is inaccurate... he believes the actual ratio to be closer to 2:1. He calls out several reasons why girls are usually not diagnosed until later on in life. Dr. Tony also shares positive news such as Girls with Asperger's success in the workplace and he suggests several possible career paths. Dr. Tony is now organizing a 1-day workshop on Girls with Asperger's. Hear Dr. Tony's interview here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=123 To see the videos from the conference mentioned, go to: www. asperger.asn.au Stay tuned for updates on his 1-day workshop! [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

asperger and bipolar

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:58:33 CST

Hello Craig, and Dr. Tony, I would like to know how Asperger Syndrome and bipolar Disorder are related. Is there any research that ties them together, or is it mostly something anecdotal? Are there any major differences that separate them, and what are they? Lydia "Kids with autism need more chances." Lydia Schuck lassie

"Ask Dr. Tony" on Group Homes-Craig Evans Reports

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:15:22 CST

[img]http://www.autismhangout.com/userfiles/image/AskDrTonyGroupHomes.jpg [/img] In our April, May and June installment of the "Ask Dr. Tony" show, we had a question that was too long to include in the original report. Here is that question on Group Homes and Dr. Tony's response in its entirety. See Dr. Tony's comments here: http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id=18 More on Dr. Tony Attwood at: www.tonyattwood.com.au IF YOU KNOW OF AN IDEAL GROUP HOME, PLEASE LEAVE THAT NAME/ADDRESS HERE! THANK YOU! [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

JULY-AUGUST-SEPT questions for "Ask Dr. Tony"

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 06:53:10 CST

Here's the new thread for your queries of Dr. T! POST YOUR QUESTiONS HERE... [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

sexually assualted Aspie female

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:05:54 CST

An Aspie teen may have a fully developed female body and no understanding of flirtation and non-verbal sexual cues, making her susceptible to harassment and even date rape. I have on numerous times been taken sexually advantage off. now i excessively touch myself, is that normal for a Aspie to do after being sexually assaulted. how do i stop it. also how do i learn the non-verbal sexual cues. Gabby

Best examples of Group Homes for kids w/ Autism

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 06:31:57 CST

Dr. Tony We have a son with Asperger's and have been given the opportunity to assist our local county in designing a group home for people on the spectrum. In your travels, have you run across what you feel is an "ideal" home for young adults? To you, what qualifies that home as ideal... and could you share the name of that home that we might contact them for more information? Craig Evans [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

Child locator

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:50:14 CST

Does anyone have any input on child locators... for the child with autism who "runs" away?.... Thanks Joyce

DNA

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:05:02 CST

Is there any link from DNA to gene to neurotransmitters that causes the brain and systems to "overload" causeing a seizure? If so is there a missing link with in the DNA or gene to cause this and autism? Can I biomedically treat the DNA/gene damage? Another all time question I have is what are the side effects of out dated vaccines and possible link to autism?( Possibley due to DNA/gene abnormality) alana scott

schooling

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 9 May 2009 08:11:23 CST

Dear Dr. Attwood; I am mom to an 11 year old son with ASD, who is presently being taught in a fully integrated classroom in the only available english school in a very small town. Due to what the school admin refers to "unfortunate luck of the draw", the classroom dynamics could not be worse. 20 children in his classroom, none whom can function without constant direct support of educational assistants (there are only two in this classroom). As a result of these numbers, I've had to watch my son fall through the cracks, and lose skills previously acquired due to lack of consistent support in this classroom. I have to act, and am hoping you can assist me in making the right choice for him. My only two choices as I see them are one, removing him from school and home schooling (thereby cutting him off from any social contact with other school children) OR holding him back a grade, forcing a change of classroom in the hopes of improving the dynamics and therefore support for him. Neither of these choices will be without a high cost to my son, but I don't know that I have any other choice. Can you help me decide, Dr. Attwood? Thank you for any insight you can provide.

vaccinations

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:12:14 CST

in light of the current debate about not vaccinating children as it could cause autism ( especially the MMR vaccine) would Dr tony reccommend vaccinating children. i already have 2 children on the spectrum and am very concerned with the latest findings. Should i vaccinate my child?

April Questions for "Ask Dr. Tony"

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:07:30 CST

Anything you'd like to ask of the world's leading authority on Asperger's? Besides that, he's a really really nice guy! [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

asperger risk in siblings

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 01:21:19 CST

can you please advise what are the statistics of having another child with an ASD if i already have one with Asperger's and one with an PDD (NOS). i already have another two children which are not on the spectrum. i am pregnant with my fifth child.

social exclusivity

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:28:42 CST

Dear Dr. Tony, I have a 9 year old Aspie son (also a 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter). My aspie is in third grade at our public elementary school which goes through fifth grade. He has had an IEP since the beginning of Kindergarten. He has received private services since age 3 and public and private services since age 5). He has a non-aspie best friend from school, with whom he bonded in 1st grade. Although he receives great support and guidance from his bf, the relationship is completely reciprocal due to similar intellectual levels and interests and his bf's admiration of my Aspie's intellect and sense of humor. The other positive aspect of the relationship is that the bf is extremely disciplined and respectful and is the most positive role model one could ask for her. It's like having a peer and aide all in one (although my son also has a 1:1). Sounds great, right?! Well, recently, the two have become quite exclusive (not wanting to interact with too many others)--logical, considering an Aspie's tendency to gravitate toward their comfort zones. But the bf has done the same. Both are incredibly comfortable and self-confident when with each other--my son is pretty much asymptomatic around his bf when one on one (like a playdate). The bf is actually quite shy and introverted around other peers. This level of exclusivity did not previously exist in 1st and 2nd grades. The school has expressed concern about the "dependency" that has formed. I am anticipating that the school might put them in separate classes next year. I would support this so long as my son has the coping skills to manage himself in the classroom without his "guide". I am also concerned that the split will be so painful to my son that he will be reluctant to pursue other similar friendships. At the same time, if their friendship continues, and their social circle naturally expands, the end result for both boys will be a healthier social existence. I attempted to invite others to a playdate this past week, and neither child expressed an interest in inviting anyone else. Any recommendations? Should I be concerned? How much of this is developmentally appropriate for a non-aspie third grader?

February & March Questions for "Ask Dr. Tony"

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 5 Feb 2009 17:54:06 CST

Thank you for your questions! If you've watched the video of Dr. Tony answering January's questions, you can see what a valuable offering this is! Thank you Dr. Tony. Now. What are your questions that we can address this month? [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

aggression

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:47:57 CST

Hello Dr. Attwood, Any suggestions on how to handle my 5 year old, very large for her age, very strong, non-verbal daughter. She has periods of severe aggression during which she pinches, scratches, hits, kicks, pulls out clumps of her sister's hair, you get the picture? We started her on prozac, hoping to curb some of her obsessive tendencies, and perhaps, calm her down. She has been overall calmer, still is obsessive (presently shuts cupboard doors even while I'm still in there), very destructive to our home, and no let up on the aggression. We can never quite read her. During aggressive periods, I give her Tylenol, presuming she's having pain. We just started a home-therapy program, but I'm sad to say we don't even like this kid anymore. What else can we do? Jackie jackie

Girls w/ Autism and the world of NTs!

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:55:57 CST

Hi! I am a 16 year old girls who also has autism. I've been interested in getting to know my peers better (especially NT boys). I seem to get along with the other kids with autism (and the girls in my Advanced Classes and Anime club) just fine. But it feels like NT people (teenagers mostly, most adults don't seem to mind... what's up with that?) want to keep a 50 foot poll between me and them. I heard from some of the nicer kids that people get intimadated by me because I'm really smart. It makes me feel wiered. Is there something wrong with being smart? Most guys that I know who are smart don't have that problem (It appears that way). Is there a preassure for girls not to be smarter than boys, or not to be smart period? What can I do to make my classmates feel more comfortable talking to me? Yusei Fudo, I say desserto! ...Cricket Chirps.... Audience Member: Bad Joke-des!

anxiety and hormones

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:04:15 CST

My daughter is now 16 and has so much anxiety she can't do much else except wring her hands and screech. All that truly calms her down is a ride in the car. Any ideas?

January's questions for Dr. Tony

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:43:06 CST

If you've got a question for Dr. Tony Attwood, please enter it in this thread. We will be reviewing them for a SKYPE "Q & A" discussion sometime in January. [img]http://www.autismhangout.com/userfiles/image/tony.jpg[/img] Thanks! Craig [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!