My son is 3 yrs of age and has been evaluated by his school For Autism/Aspergers Spectrum... I have been working with him with him acamedically and on his verbal and social skills, but the fact of help him with his censories feels so out of reach. I need help with what I should do because he has not been medically diagnosed. Soon enough school will be over and and im not sure how I can go about getting help for him afterwards. Any advice you have I need I would be grateful for all your help to whom ever is out there....
I would contact your Pediatrician. They will be able to recommend the correct drs and support.
M.
I would also talk with a social worker at your son's school. It is their job to provide families with appropriate resources, so hopefully the social worker could point you in the right direction.
There's a very informative website that might help you understand sensory processing disorder:
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-proces...
Aspergers syndrome might sound a little overwhelming to you right now, but don't be too anxious. I've known a few children and adults with various degrees of Aspergers Syndrome. They are doing well, and the adults are leading successful lives with good careers. The people I know are all a little "interesting" but likeable, and they all appear to have satisfying social lives.
Hi B.,
I would suggest you find an occupational therapist in your area and start working on the sensory issues right away. The school district does have to help you with different therapies, but I would take matters into your own hands if I were you. There's plenty of info available online about the sensory problems and a good OT can really help you and your son. There's lots of therapy places in all major cities specializing in treating kids on the spectrum and with sensory problems (all kids on the spectrum have sensory issues but not all kids with sensory issues are on the spectrum).
I don't live in your area but I do have a lot of experience with this. My son is going to be six and has Asperger's and more sensory problems than I know what to do with. Fell free to email me with any questions.
Good Luck
My child has Down Syndrome not Autism but being that you're from Grand Rapids too has someone from Ken-o-sha gotten involved? Usually Early On Michigan will have someone come to your house to evaluate and that person is usually from Ken-o-sha if you're in Grand Rapids. They work year round so summer should not affect them helping to get him diagnosed so you can get services. I believe there's actually a time limit on how long they can wait to come and help you once you ask for help. We still had an occupational therapist come during the summer - they just might not come as often as they would during the school year. Plus they had summer groups that got together to do things with the kids. Easter Seals has programs. There are several private OT/PT places.
