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autism checklist:

Question by Claire: My baby doesn’t like it when I grab or touch his hands?
My 8 month old son doesn’t like it when I try to clap his hands together or do anything with his hands and arms. Is this normal?

I’ve checked out autism checklists for babies, and this isn’t on there, and he doesn’t show any of the other symptoms listed for autism.

Does anyone else’s baby do this?

Best answer:

Answer by ♥Inked mommy
It’s ok..your baby is just freaked out about being in this new world and discovering himself..my baby doesn’t do that but I’m sure yours will grow out of it….

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autism signs:

Question by Claire: What are some signs of autism in a baby?
My 6 month old baby isn’t hitting some developmental milestones. What are some signs of autism in babies?

Best answer:

Answer by DolphinFan02
what milestones isn’t the baby hitting?

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still in diapers Autism:

Question by Medusa: I have never baby sat before. Need help & advice! Please?
My mom told me that our neighbor needs a baby sitter for Saturday and asked if any of my friends would be willing to do it. I said I would do it. My mom told me one of the kids is special needs (the lady is a single parent of 6). I thought, “How bad could this be? It’ll be easy money”.
Yesterday I went over to meet the lady and her kids. She told me how to care for all of her kids. Turns out the special needs child is 18 years old, has autism, and mental retardation. She still wears diapers, drinks from bottles (can’t hold it herself though), and she can’t feed herself. One of the problems is, she hates to eat.
What do I do with her? Can’t I just lay her down, put the bottle in her mouth, and prop it up for her? She should be able to go 8 hours without needing her diaper changed, right? She also drools and puts everything in her mouth. What do I do when she bites? How do I keep her from leaving the house through the dog door? (the mom said that’s an ongoing issue). What do I do if she doesn’t listen? How do I get her to eat if she doesn’t want to, but needs to?
The mom said for me to just do what I think is best. What would you do if you were in this situation? (I will be watching all 6 kids)
I took the job because I feel bad for the mom. I NEVER said the special needs child is immobile. She crawls. She just doesn’t know how to feed herself. Also, she’s small for 18 years old. She’s only 4’0″ tall and weighs 85 pounds.

Best answer:

Answer by June
You SHOULD not babysit for this job. To deal with a special needs PERSON (she is 18, not a child) you need to be qualified.

Please turn down this job for everyone’s sake.

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still in diapers Autism:

Question by MaMaBEAR: Protecting your baby from a doctor?
Has anyone noticed the pediatrician treating your child like a number on a notebook? We went to a behavioural pedi on Tues last week, and he ordered a blood test. He asked if our son was still in diapers, and when we said yes (he’s 18 months old and being assessed for Autism,) he giggled and said “Oh good – we can get a urine sample then when we do blood work. Usually when we take blood they get so upset that they pee at the same time, so we can kill two birds with one stone. *giggle*” My husband and I sat there with horrified looks on our faces – First, our son has never ever had a needle, much less blood work done. Second, our son is very sensitive. Third, he’s being assessed for AUTISM. One of the many symptoms he has is c-o-n-s-t-a-n-t movement, and abnormal strength. I would like to meet the person who would be able to immobilize the child while they have a needle in his arm searching for a vein. I could not believe how “run of the mill” the doctor was about the test – Traumatizing him now before the rest of the testing gets underway, in my mind, is several steps BACKWARDS from where we want to be, not to mention the loss of trust in his dad and I for not protecting him in his mind. Has anyone else noticed this with their pediatrician? Almost like they’ve lost sight of the fact that this is an INFANT they’re dealing with, not a piglet? (My son is completely non-verbal so he cannot say “That hurts, or Mumma I’m scared, or Please stop.” He also cannot understand “Please sit very still, this is very important.”)

So again, has anyone else had to protect their child from a doctor?
Awww, thank you Mrs. Z – It has been awful so far, but we’re doing our best to keep it fairly “normal” for Noah – We didn’t have the bloodwork done and when I called the office today, they were pretty rude – I told them I would bring in a urine sample rather than them attach a bag to him and terrorize him into peeing – They said “No, sorry, that’s just not procedure.” Tell me what the difference is between him peeing at home, and him peeing at the office? Do they think I’ll switch the pee? And why, exactly, MUST the nurse take the sample? If I put my son’s feet in the bathwater, I only have to wait 10 seconds for him to pee all on his own, without a needle. But it’s not “procedure…”
Maykoz – Yes, we protected him by leaving and refusing the blood work. We’re going to request that they take the test when he is anesthetized before his MRI in May. That way, he is immobile, no chance of ripping through capillaries, veins and muscle tissue when he alligator roles out of our arms, and of course, the psychological factor won’t be there.
lol – you hit the nail on the head, yet again Mrs. Z – I would absolutely do whatever is necessary to help my child and to come to a diagnosis, but I believe there is more than one path to be considered to get to that destination. I do not feel the quickest most traumatizing route is the way to go for my child. He has a memory like an elephant, and Mumma not doing anything while someone hurts him is NOT going to be part of his long term, thank you very much.
I should mention again, we did not REFUSE the test outright, as in never ever having it done – We refused to do it THAT way. They will be able to take the blood test when he is “put under” for his MRI, thereby eliminating any chance of terror that he would otherwise undoubtedly have. As for blood work not hurting? I’m sorry, but I have had blood work done MANY times. It hurts, and it sucks. As an infant, I would scream and cry. I’m certain my son would too – Not to mention, he already refuses to be confined, and he has an “over-sensation” to being touched; All things are magnified, even tags on his shirt bother him; What do you think a needle is going to feel like? Even with a numbing cream?

Best answer:

Answer by Mrs. Z plus 3
I’m so sorry. That is just awful. =(

No I have never been in a situation like that… if I were though I would have stood up, collected my family and left never looking back.

How did it all turn out?

**EDIT** and give your baby a hug from me. I’m still thinking about how awful that is and it makes my stomach churn. =(

**EDIT** That’s just rotten. Simply horrible. Is there any way to get a new doctor? I couldn’t imagine subjecting my baby to that… I agree with you. There’s no reason you can’t get the sample at home.

**EDIT** I don’t think some people understood the question… I think we all would hold our child still if they needed blood drawn or some necessary medical procedure. (I know I personally have the head lock down pat for ear exams…) but to see the doctor getting some type of “kick” out of all of it is rather sadistic.

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