Signs of Autism

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By nqatar

I have a 2.5 years old son with a delay in speech. I wonder this is a sign of autism. Is there a doctor in doha who can help me.

Please help me.

By Nealsmom• 2 Mar 2013 15:39
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Nealsmom

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By KWIKIRIZA• 11 Jan 2013 21:05
KWIKIRIZA

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By ursua• 11 Jan 2013 15:33
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ursua

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By Slpa• 11 Jan 2013 15:02
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Slpa

Hi,

Iam a speechtherapist. I saw your post and thought I'd pass on some information to you before yourself diagnose your child with autism.

The signs of autism include:

Poor social behaviors

Repetitive behaviors like rocking, flapping hands,etc

Echolalia repetitions of words phrases they here or other non verbal sounds

Inappropriate behaviors

Poor language skills

They may be unable to follow directions, rules, etc

If you feel your child displays these behaviors, you must visit a psychologist who will be able to give you the diagnosis of autism. If there is autism then you visit a speech language pathologist, do a speech and language assessment, figure out the areas of language that are affected and start an intervention programme immediately. There are also other professionals like an ABA therapist, ot who provide their services in the areas that are affected in the child.

By Neesha• 4 Jan 2013 12:07
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Neesha

Hi I saw your comment. Since Im planing to be in Doha in April , I need to enroll my son in a special need school as he is autistic. Could you pls give me you email ID

[email protected]. Im from Sri Lanka, My husband is already working in qatar. It would be very much appreciative if you could give me some info about schools.

God Bless you

By Neesha• 31 Dec 2012 07:28
Rating: 3/5
Neesha

Hi

I'm planing to be in Doha by April and need a special need school for my son, He is 6 and autistic... do you have any recommendations.

By Announa• 27 Dec 2012 01:09
Announa

Hello, I have a 7 years old asperger kid who is integrated in a regular class but needs a shadow teacher (educational assistant) with him during school hours. Do you any qualified English speaking shadow teacher? Thank you

By nqatar• 26 Dec 2012 09:39
nqatar

Thanks all for your support.

By KWIKIRIZA• 23 Dec 2012 21:44
Rating: 4/5
KWIKIRIZA

I work for a special needs school in Doha.

I can get you the help your son needs.

We have assessments for such cases before we can reccomend a program for therapy sessions.

974 777 78 320

Call me if you need further explanations and directions

By nekamel• 23 Dec 2012 11:41
Rating: 5/5
nekamel

Speech delay alone is not a sign of autism. There are other signs. I would highly recommend that you go to Shafalllah Centre for an assessment, and if he is diagnosed there as autistic or just speech delay, you can go to Qatar Autism Centre for private one-to-one sessions, but this depends on your budget, Rumaila's problem is that they have very busy schedules and they give you only one session per week and they depend on the parents to continue at home but they are supported by Hamad so you do not pay a lot for this session.

But in Qatar Autism Centre, it is not supported but they can give you up to 3 times a week and during the evening and not during working hours as in Rumaila!

Good Luck!

By krishyash• 21 Dec 2012 23:22
Rating: 5/5
krishyash

you better go to hmc opd they will give u an appointment to pediatrician, then dr will refer u to rumailla. in rumailla they will help u by giving speech therophy for ur child. dont worry here in hmc they will help u a alot.

hope ur son will talk soon...

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