I don't have any suggestions. We are fairly new to this to and don't have a dx yet. What is autism type b? I have never heard of that. Good Luck with everything. I hope you find some help.I would also like to know what Autism Type B is. I've not run across that. I have one classified as High Functioning and one who has been labled Autistic but no types...They dont know how zach will be the older he gets. Right now he is 3 has a speech level of a 3 month old. He goes to a special school he started at 2 1 I am a single mom. On thursday of last week he was diagnosed with autism type b. Its kinda scary it brought me to tears because I finally got a diagnosis after three years of not knowing what was wrong with my son. I just filed for ssi for him on friday he uses a baby swing to calm him down. If anyone one has any suggestions would love it. Honey, where are you from in Michigan? I am in Midland, its about an hour north of Flint. My son is 6, and he is autistic. I may be able to help, if you want to talk.
I'm afraid I don't have experience with nonverbal autism, but the least I can do is let you know I'm thinking of you and give you links to some Michigan resources.
This is a link to the special education "yellow pages for kids" for Michigan, listing everything from lawyers, support groups, autism specialists, etc. Note that it also includes Michigan's Assistive Technology Project, who can help you get devices to help your son communicate, learn to deal with his sensory challenges, etc.
http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/mi.htm
Good luck with everything!
Amy,
not sure where in Michigan you are located, but if you are are anywhere near Detroit, we can certainly hook you up with all kinds of stuff.
My 6 year old son was diagnosed last year with PDD NOS and since then it's been a wild ride. We just recently formed a new ASA chapter for our area (http://autismspectrumassoci.homestead.com/index.html) and are focusing a lot on children activities like swimming lessons, bowling, play-groups, movie-nights,...
Also, we have been utelizing a local resource called the Guidance Center for OT, Speech, medication,..
Please let me know, if you require more information.
Good Luck.
MGH
TYPE B?I'm with the rest. Is this a new thing? Type B autism?They are calling zachs autism type b for school I didnt know if anyone has heard of it. Right now he goes to a school and a classroom that specializes with early childhood problems, but also has training in autism and acess to autism resources. The autism type b classroom is a classroom that has all autistic children and no early childhood children. THey decided that zach would stay in the first one because they believe he would still believe he could handle it. I need some suggestions for toys anybody use swings that hang from the celieng hammocks etc. Zach uses a baby swing right now to calm himself done but he is starting to flip it and swing it too hard. Any websites etc. Also to finish my story we knew from birth something was wrong but when I finally got that diagnosis on thursday it just broke my heart. I knew it was there forever.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14342&am p;KW=ikea
Grace uses blocks - she has hundreds, a small trampoline (you can purchase at Wal-Mart cheap), Grace has hundreds of small balls (you can purchase by the bag full at Wal-Mart. The kind that go in those playlands that use to be at McDonalds). Does your son show signs of OCD? Grace also likes crayons/colored pencils/markers/ in bunches to draw and scribble - you should see her bedroom walls!
I don't like that your son is in an all Autistic classroom! Graces Psychologist explained that this is not good for Autistic children - he needs to be around all types of children!
GoodLuck!
Check the Ikea website for a swing. We have one for Adam, you can get the hardware to attach it to the ceiling. But ours is in the basement.
My niece learned to sign basic needs by watching the Signing Time videos (on tv and at the library) when she was only 6 - 9 mos old (it made a huge behavioral difference with her) and another child I know really loved the picture exchange system -- where you hand over a card with a picture of what you want in exchange for an item. I've used both with some success with my daughter.Take him outside and run him ragged. Bad weather or not, dress him up and get him out there. We live in Washington where it rains 9 months out of 12, and I always tell my kids they aren't a cube of sugar LOL Go to the park, go on a hike, walk or run around the block, kick a ball around, whatever gets him moving.
For swings, check out www.theraprocom Hang in there!
I don't really have suggestions because we just got our diagnosis of PDD-NOS on Friday and I have a lot to learn, but wanted you to know that you aren't alone! Big hugs
Hi. I too have not heard of Autism type B.Hi Amy,
We've had an array of oral motor issues with dd. This site is great, lots of oral motor stuff. http://www.arktherapeutic.com/
dd has the tri-chews, & 2 grabbers. For your son, I'd suggest one of the heavy-duty, Grabber XT--they come textured & scented too. Since he is already using a NUK, transitioning to this should be easy. We also sometimes add that sour gel (comes in a tube, also a spray form), to increase the input & 'wake up' her mouth. If you are working with a speech therapist, he/she may be able to supply you with some of these as well.
Dd also has this elephant jiggler: http://www.beyondplay.com/CATALOG/ORA1.HTM
It may not be strong enough for your son, but it has helped give dd input when needed. Maybe something to try--they have a Casper version that may be stronger for your son.
I hope you can get some more answers & help soon.
It isn't really that he doen't have PDD-NOS "in him", it's that he fits the classic autism profile rather than the atypical autism profile.
Not to completely get off topic, but I wanted to clarify:
"atypical autism" = "PDD-NOS"
Is that right? I know the exact title doesn't mean much at the end of the day, but I am curious about all these terms! They make it so confusing for us parents. Thanks!
When i type in search this is what i get
What is thimerosal?
Thimerosal is a mercury-based preservative used in the manufacturing process of vaccines and in certain multi-dose vials of vaccines in order to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi and to stabilize the vaccine so that it remains effective over time.
What the difference between a single dose and a multi-dose vaccine?
A single dose vaccine is one that is stored in a single vial that is disposed of after the one dose is given to a person. With a multi-dose vaccine, multiple vaccine doses are stored in a single vial and the doses from the same vial are given to different people.
Is thimerosal in all vaccines?
No. Most vaccines licensed in Canada do not contain thimerosal. Since 1994, all routine childhood vaccines, with the exception of the flu vaccine, administered in Canada have not contained thimerosal. Thimerosal is not added to single dose vaccines.
In Canada, vaccines to prevent the following diseases are used for routine immunization of children and do not contain thimerosal:
For immunization of infants against hepatitis B, parents or guardians in some provinces and territories have the choice of a thimerosal-free vaccine.
Why is thimerosal a concern now?
There is ongoing discussion in the media on whether or not thimerosal in vaccines causes neurological damage, including autism.
Does thimerosal cause autism?
The best available science to date has shown that there is no link between vaccines containing thimerosal and autism or other behaviour disorders. International bodies, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) and the Institute of Medicine in the U.S., share this opinion.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has reviewed the safety of thimerosal and concluded that the alleged adverse health effect from thimerosal in vaccines has never been substantiated. Nevertheless, as a precautionary measure, NACI, as well as other international advisory bodies, has suggested using vaccines without thimerosal to reduce unnecessary exposure to mercury.
What about studies that have claimed to find a relationship between the two?
Health Canada evaluates vaccines for their safety and effectiveness on an ongoing basis. Health Canada also monitors and analyses the latest information available in order to protect the health of Canadians.
A study published in the February 2004 edition of Molecular Psychiatry suggested that thimerosal and a number of other chemicals may affect the development of the nervous system and lead to an increased risk of neurological disorders such as autism.
Health Canada has reviewed this study and found that the data does not support this conclusion. The study looked at the impact of low concentrations of thimerosal on cancer cells in a tissue culture. Since the particular study was performed on a cell culture, it is not clear what the findings mean for people. Many drugs have effects in cell culture but have no effect when given to people. We know that mercury can damage the brain if enough of it reaches brain cells, but the study does not look at how much thimerosal in vaccines would actually reach brain cells.
Health Canada encourages Canadians to be immunized. The benefits of immunization outweigh any real or perceived risks.
Are there studies out there that counter any links made between thimerosal and autism?
Yes. In May 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a report concluding that based on numerous epidemiological studies, the MMR vaccine and thimerosal-containing vaccines do not cause autism. The Immunization Safety Review Committee of the IOM concluded that any links between these vaccines and autism are theoretical and that the causes for autism remain unknown. This report is a follow-up of a report published in 2001 on measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) that stimulated epidemiological research used in the 2004 report.
In the 2001 report, the IOM concluded there was not enough scientific evidence of an association between thimerosal and autism to accept or reject a causal relationship. The Committee was asked to revisit the causal association between MMR and autism, resulting in this new report. The Committee first looked at whether the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can cause autism. Shortly after, the focus shifted to thimerosal-containing vaccines because people were concerned about them.
For more information on the IOM review
In a study published in 2003, Danish researchers examined records for all children born in Denmark between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1996. They compared all the children vaccinated with vaccines containing thimerosal to those vaccinated with thimerosal-free vaccines. The study found that the risk of autism was similar in children regardless of the type of vaccine and concluded that the results did not support a direct link between childhood vaccination with thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism.
A U.S. study published in 2002 described the metabolism of thimerosal in vaccines in 40 full-term infants aged 6 months and younger. The study did not find raised levels of blood concentrations of mercury above safe values (as established by expert panels) in infants. On average, children in the U.S. receive more doses of vaccine than in many other countries (as boosters) and would have received higher levels of thimerosal than children in other parts of the world.
Health Canada will continue to monitor any studies on this subject.
Why is thimerosal used in the flu vaccine if other vaccines do not contain it?
The flu vaccine is generally marketed in a multi-dose vial and thimerosal is added to the manufacturing process to maintain sterility of the vaccine. Thimerosal also has a stabilizing effect in the vaccines, ensuring that they are effective.
The flu vaccine contains thimerosal as a preservative, but, for the 2005/2006 season, manufacturers are developing a thimerosal-free, stable, vaccine available for children. Thimerosal will continue to be used in multi-dose vaccines until a safe alternative is found.
Could another preservative be used in multi-does vaccines like the flu vaccine?
Yes. Pharmaceutical companies are actively working on alternatives to thimerosal as a preservative. If alternatives are used, they will need to be tested in clinical trials to evaluate their safety and effectiveness as preservatives. In some initial tests, alternative stabilizers have actually made the vaccines less effective.
Are children at an increased risk for developing neurological disorders like autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) if they received a flu shot?
No. The best available science to date has shown that there is no link between vaccines and autism or ADHD
Atypical is now more commonly - in the USA at least - now known as pdd-nos. It means having a lot of the characteristics of classic autism and aspergers, but not quite fitting into either. IHence the name "atypical", meaning un-typical, rather than type "a".
As far as I can tell "type b" autism is not defined as such and you may have misheard the psychiatrist, or perhaps there was a typo. Ask them to explain.
Sounds like "type B" is an internal classification the school sytem uses, and not related to formal DSM-IV or other medical diagnosis.[QUOTE=akdykstra]Just relized it zach has btypical autism Like some kids have atypical autism zach has btypical.[/QUOTE]
I'm curious to know--were you able to speak w/ the physician who dx'd your son...to find out more about this "type b" autism? As far as I know when they say "atypical" that in itself is a type of autism (one that appears after age 3, or presents differently from classic autism), it's not a way to differentiate or say "type a, b, c, etc." I hope you are able to find some clarification on this.
I bought a portable hammock for my son last year and it was a great investment. It's low to the ground, and when he's sick of it I can just fold it up and put it away. It only takes up about a foot of storage space. It's pretty easy to assemble too. You just pull it open and then attach cloth hammock. Target usually has them pretty cheap once they have their summer seasonal items available.
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Someone asked about teethgrinding a couple weeks ago and got over 40 replies. You might want to check it out, since not everyone will discover that you've added another question to your original post.
http://www.autism-pdd.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14016&am p;KW=grinding
Again, good luck with everything.
Btw, my son got the atypical autism diagnosis, which is still used in Norway. It's the same as PDD-NOS.
Difficult with changes in routine is the hallmark of autism at any functioning level, at any age. The only thing we can do is keep 'em busy and distracted. For older and more verbal kids, prepping them ahead of time works. We must all free up our time during our kids' school breaks. We will be sorely needed.I plan to look at different chewies since my son blew his nuk brush out. Zach is really having a hard time this week with change of no school does anybody else have that issue and any suggestions for that who have been reading my post. I hope my son is not going to be a very difficult child with I hope we can get this handled I have to remember we just got the diagnosis and this is something new to me. I did get good news yesterday I will be having a social worker come out once a month to help talk about this and to see how zach is doing I have to pay 8 dollars thats it. Being a single parent this is hard some of you should understand. I am so glad to have been on this site it gives me insite anybody know anything else about swings I want one that hangs from the ceiling with a hook andall of that. Today is a much better day and he is being kept busy. I just wish he could understand a little better than what is he does.
I've never heard of autism type B either. I'm wondering if you could have misheard your doctor and perhaps he/she said: "autism PDD?" Nevertheless, we are all here to support you and you have come to a great place with tons of information. Welcome!
I just googled "autism type b" and got nothing. The only hits were when autism was discussed in conjunction with type b vaccines.
Can you double-check with your doctor as to what is meant by "autism type b" and to assure you didn't mishear?
(((HUGS)))