I don't know if you caught The Dr. Phil Show today, but it was about families dealing with autism. He had Dr. Sears on the show. I thought he did a pretty good job, and this time I did not have to brace myself for any comments about vaccines not causing autism, or autism being incurable.
He had a couple on who were dealing with a child who was out of control and combative. I kind of had to laugh; the husband was gone 80 hours a week, leaving the wife at home to deal with the child and his other siblings. He said something like "I work a lot but it doesn't affect our relationship." Phil zeroed in on that right away, of course. This couple really had no idea the gift that Phil offered them - help from a school in Massachusetts which he says is the best in the country. I had no idea. Anyone know of this place? http://www.mnautism.org/
There was also a member of his staff who had wonderful results with what she only called "early intervention." She did not name ABA or anything, really. Would have loved to have known what she did.
And, sadly, there were a number of moms on the show whose non-verbal children had been abused at school. Chills you to the bone; you have to be extra careful with your children who cannot speak.
Anyway, you can check out the show and message boards here:
Here's a quote offered by a Mom on the show regarding dealing with autism:
Don't wait for the storm to pass. Learn to dance in the rain."
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I love that quote. I may have to steal it.
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