Re: Similarities to autism, but not autism????

This is an archived message. Please visit our New Message Board If you would like more information regarding The Son-Rise Program please visit our Catalog and Mailing List Request form. Son-Rise Program Information - for families with special children. The New Son-Rise Program Catalog is now available! 32 pages packed with information, photos, stories, endorsements, Q&A's, and practical tools to help you get started with the Son-Rise ProgramŽ right away.

Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on August 31, 2000 at 06:17:05:

In Reply to: Similarities to autism, but not autism???? posted byGerardine Hoogland on August 28, 2000 at 02:00:33:

Your question is the exact one I originally used with my doctor before my son, Reyn, was diagnosed at age 3 1/2. I had a friend who's little boy is mildly autistic and I saw some simularities with Reyn but he wasn't nearly as bad. I kept saying that it was like he was autistic, but not. And do you know what? I was right. Technically, he's not. He's PDD-NOS leaning towards Hyperlexia. If that isn't vague I don't know what it. I guess that's why they call them autistic spectrum disorders because, like the colours of the rainbow, they tend to overlap. Our children can't be categorized as red, yellow, or blue--some are turquoise, peach, or purple! I think you'll find you have many things in common with the other parents on this board. I find them helpful, and hopeful. I think you can gain alot through the use of the Son-rise principles whether you choose to run a proper program or not. I haven't been to the institute, nor do I run a proper program, but I feel I'm being taught to see my son in a new light and I find the support here wonderful. Welcome! :~) DeeAnn

Follow Ups

Name:
Subject: Re: Re: Similarities to autism, but not autism????

Comments:: Your question is the exact one I originally used with my doctor before my son, Reyn, was diagnosed at age 3 1/2. I had a friend who's little boy is mildly autistic and I saw some simularities with Reyn but he wasn't nearly as bad. I kept saying that it was like he was autistic, but not. And do you know what? I was right. Technically, he's not. He's PDD-NOS leaning towards Hyperlexia. If that isn't vague I don't know what it. I guess that's why they call them autistic spectrum disorders because, like the colours of the rainbow, they tend to overlap. Our children can't be categorized as red, yellow, or blue--some are turquoise, peach, or purple! I think you'll find you have many things in common with the other parents on this board. I find them helpful, and hopeful. I think you can gain alot through the use of the Son-rise principles whether you choose to run a proper program or not. I haven't been to the institute, nor do I run a proper program, but I feel I'm being taught to see my son in a new light and I find the support here wonderful. Welcome! :~) DeeAnn