Entries for November, 2005

November 1st, 2005

Resources

References

Arndt, T.L., Rodier, P.M., & Stodgell, C.J. (2005). The

     teratology of autism. International Journal of

     Developmental Neuroscience, 23, 189-199.

     Retrieved October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO

     database.

 

 

Honey, E., Le Couteur, A., & McConachie, H. (2005).

     Can a diagnosis of asperger syndrome be made in

     very young children with suspected autism

     spectrum disorder? Journal of Autism &

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     October 7, 2005, from PsycINFO database.

 

 

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     from PsycARTICLES database.

 

 

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November 4th, 2005

Journal

October 17, 2005

Today I met with Gavin’s teacher, Ms. Connor. We discussed Gavin’s academic progress as well as some of the odd behaviors he exhibited in class. She told me that Gavin was experiencing some of the symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism.  She suggested that I make an appointment with Gavin’s pediatrician.  If Gavin is diagnosed with Asperger’s what changes will our family have to make? Is this disorder hereditary? Will he be able to live a normal life? Will he have to attend a special school? I don’t know, maybe I’ll ask his pediatrician.

 

 

October 20, 2005

Today we met with Gavin’s pediatrician, Dr.  Jones, he spoke with, my husband, myself and Gavin.  Then he just watched Gavin playing with his G.I. Joes and asked Gavin to read for him. Dr. Jones said that Gavin definitely had some of characteristics of Asperger’s, but before he could give a definite diagnosis he would have to observe Gavin for a period of time.  He patiently answered all of our questions about Asperger’s and suggested that Gavin be enrolled in speech therapy.


November 4, 2005
           
Gavin was officially diagnosis with Asperger’s Syndrome. Dr. Jones referred us to the Huntington Speech and Hearing Clinic, where we met Angela, Gavin’s speech therapist.  Angela sat down with us and outlined Gavin’s speech therapy session. She said she would be working with Gavin on social interaction skills and maintaining eye contact. She suggested that I keep a journal as a way to release my feelings about Gavin’s disorder. After the session on the way home all Gavin talked about was his speech therapist. Hopefully, she will be able to help Gavin improve and live a normal life.
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