jamsangel’s Profile

Close Autism / Autism Spectrum

Brian started EI when he was 17 months old. Up until August of 2006, when we got our diagnosis,he was considered developmentally delayed. He is 4 and currently attends pre-school in an integrated classroom. We have been on wait lists for HBTS for 6 months.

Treatments

Behavior Management Too Soon to Tell

We are trying desperately to get Brian to stop screaming...NOTHING HAS HELPED!!!

Brushing Therapy Not Working

saw no difference with this therapy except he enjoyed it

Early Intervention Working / Worked

could not have gotten by without their incredible support.

Occupational Therapy Working / Worked

Brian's OT from school is a godsend.

Patience Working / Worked

thank god I have a lot of it

Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked

works well at school, not so much at home

Play Therapy Somewhat Helpful

When a therapist comes to play with Brian, you would never think he was on the spectrum. Not long after they leave, though, the behaviors return.

Sign Language Working / Worked

this helped in the beginning when Brian was non-verbal

TEACCH Somewhat Helpful

used at school

Close Neurofibromatosis

I am also a member on the Autism community. My son, Brian, is 4 years old and in addition to autism has been diagnosed with NF-1. So far, all we have seen are spots. We see a neurologist regularly and visit the NF Clinic in Boston annually.