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Subject: <3 autism

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CB (happy)

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Date Posted: 21:03:05 10/08/07 Mon

Kellie,
I have twins with autism. They are six years old and are considered high functioning. They are verbal and aren't in their own world as some people describe their autistic children. My kids never regressed like Jenny's son. I believe that Emma Kelly is just fine. Here are things to look for..other than hand flapping. How is her eye contact? Does she point out things for you to look at. If you wave to her, will she wave back? Autistic children usually won't point. Both my kids do now, but they didn't when they were 1 years old.
Every autistic child is different...none are the same. If Emma Kelly isn't talking right now...don't worry. Some babies learn to walk first and then start talking once they have the walking mastered.
My daughter didn't walk until she was 20 months old. She walked around the house on her knees until then. But now you'd never know. Several teachers have told me I need to put her in track when she's old enough. She loves to run!
Try not to worry..from the pictures you share, Emma Kelly looks like a very happy, engaging child. If she smiles at you when you smile first..that is a good sign!

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