We have an English speaking BCBA traveling the middle east the last week in June to provide in home ABA consultation, training, and treatment planning. She is in Doha till the 26th.
You can learn more at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Diagnostic-Solutions/100110543400417
Problem with Floortime is that you are completely led by the child and have to wait for them to start behaving in a way that is typical of ASD and then join in to enable you to enter into the behaviour and open up the communication. We were told to do this when he was at home for 15-20 mins every waking hour.
In our sons case, he likes to throw things (normally small toys) up in the air repetitively but this only happens a few times a day at home and for a relatively short periods of time so the opportunity to open these "circles of communication" are limited. His speech therapist doesn't buy into this, saying you need to engage him directly in activties that you create in a fun way for him. So far we've really not made any progress with floortime but that's not to suggest its not worthwhile but may be more applicable to children that exhibit these behaviours very often.
I understand that one of the senses (touch, smell, hearing etc)of autistic people is normally out of balance which explains why they can suddently become scared & hysterical for apparently no reason. Whatever sense it is, it can be overwhelmed in certain environments such as crowded/noisy places or places that have certain odours. My son doesn't appear to suffer from that so I'm not sure if its autism or just a speech problem.
Would be interested to hear about schools in Doha for special needs kids. The only place I've heard of so far is Sunbeam Nursery. Are there any others you can recommend?
Just watched a very interesting (HBO) movie about someone with autism called "Temple Grandin". A true story about an autistic woman who had an amazing mind. Definitely worth a watch.
Reference to ur post in ql, I have similar problems with my son who is five nd half years now.his main problem is inadequate language, it is not well developed and not to the the level of his age. He attends a regular school and his lack of attention and hyperactive like behavior is causing problems and it is difficult for him to mingle with children younger than him, but otherwise the boy is very affectionate and active and a good singer.iam finding it hard to get a professional evaluation done. Can u suggest a good support program for his social skill deficit and language.
Reference to ur post in ql, I have similar problems with my son who is five nd half years now.his main problem is inadequate language, it is not well developed and not to the the level of his age. He attends a regular school and his lack of attention and hyperactive like behavior is causing problems and it is difficult for him to mingle with children younger than him, but otherwise the boy is very affectionate and active and a good singer.iam finding it hard to get a professional evaluation done. Can u suggest a good support program for his social skill deficit and language.
The child is not mine, and I know it is not my place to advice the mom. her sisters are noticing some sympttoms which i also have noticed and are advising the mom. I just thought u may give me insights of how to diagnose it and I will tell the sisters to advice her. The main thing that drew our attention is the child at 28 months onle speaks a few words and no sentences and is noticeably in his own world and likes doing repetitive things. I do not want her to worry about nothing but if it is true, the sooner the problem is attended too the better it is for everyone, especially the child
Wishing u all the best and appreciate your insite and advice
Wish you all the best with your son, went through all this with my son a few years ago when no-one really took it seriously, after going down the Asperger route it ended up being ADD, which while not great, is alot easier to deal with.
We are currently going through this with our 3 + year old son.
He is displaying some of the indicators but it's too early to hang the Autism/Aspergers label on him. Doing so will automatically set limitations in our own mind about what he is really capable of.
We've consulted an ex-pat behavioural therapist and an educational psychologist and the "Floortime" approach/technique has been recommended. You can google this and find plenty of links which describe how this works.
I agree that tackling this as early as possible in a childs development has got to be worth it.
Virtual - two years old? Who has mentioned Autism?
Why do YOU mention Autism?
What are your criteria for getting this child diagnosed?
A diagnosis of Autism can never be or should be decided by one person.
It takes a long time and involves many different professionals; be careful how you go about this.
The ‘Autistic checklist’ is long and we all can tick many of the boxes on that checklist. Be careful you do not give this child/adult a label they do not need.
Autism has unfortunately become a fashionable label for many other learning difficulties.
At the moment in Qatar there is not ‘a team’ of professionals that can accurately diagnose Autism.
There are lots of people however, that will take your money for ‘advice’ and many people that will tick boxes (for a price).
I am a Special Needs Teacher and have been for many years but I cannot or would not ever give a diagnosis on ANY child. I can recognise the signs but I am a small part to play in the diagnostic procedure.
PM me if you need any other help.
One word of caution though – AT THE moment – Qatar is struggling with kids who have Special Needs – it is getting better.
Do not rush for a diagnosis though as you may find this child/person discriminated against.
If you can, go home – get treatment and help and a real diagnosis.
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We have an English speaking BCBA traveling the middle east the last week in June to provide in home ABA consultation, training, and treatment planning. She is in Doha till the 26th.
You can learn more at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Diagnostic-Solutions/100110543400417
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Problem with Floortime is that you are completely led by the child and have to wait for them to start behaving in a way that is typical of ASD and then join in to enable you to enter into the behaviour and open up the communication. We were told to do this when he was at home for 15-20 mins every waking hour.
In our sons case, he likes to throw things (normally small toys) up in the air repetitively but this only happens a few times a day at home and for a relatively short periods of time so the opportunity to open these "circles of communication" are limited. His speech therapist doesn't buy into this, saying you need to engage him directly in activties that you create in a fun way for him. So far we've really not made any progress with floortime but that's not to suggest its not worthwhile but may be more applicable to children that exhibit these behaviours very often.
I understand that one of the senses (touch, smell, hearing etc)of autistic people is normally out of balance which explains why they can suddently become scared & hysterical for apparently no reason. Whatever sense it is, it can be overwhelmed in certain environments such as crowded/noisy places or places that have certain odours. My son doesn't appear to suffer from that so I'm not sure if its autism or just a speech problem.
Would be interested to hear about schools in Doha for special needs kids. The only place I've heard of so far is Sunbeam Nursery. Are there any others you can recommend?
Just watched a very interesting (HBO) movie about someone with autism called "Temple Grandin". A true story about an autistic woman who had an amazing mind. Definitely worth a watch.
Reference to ur post in ql, I have similar problems with my son who is five nd half years now.his main problem is inadequate language, it is not well developed and not to the the level of his age. He attends a regular school and his lack of attention and hyperactive like behavior is causing problems and it is difficult for him to mingle with children younger than him, but otherwise the boy is very affectionate and active and a good singer.iam finding it hard to get a professional evaluation done. Can u suggest a good support program for his social skill deficit and language.
Regards
Reference to ur post in ql, I have similar problems with my son who is five nd half years now.his main problem is inadequate language, it is not well developed and not to the the level of his age. He attends a regular school and his lack of attention and hyperactive like behavior is causing problems and it is difficult for him to mingle with children younger than him, but otherwise the boy is very affectionate and active and a good singer.iam finding it hard to get a professional evaluation done. Can u suggest a good support program for his social skill deficit and language.
Regards
dunoo ...
The child is not mine, and I know it is not my place to advice the mom. her sisters are noticing some sympttoms which i also have noticed and are advising the mom. I just thought u may give me insights of how to diagnose it and I will tell the sisters to advice her. The main thing that drew our attention is the child at 28 months onle speaks a few words and no sentences and is noticeably in his own world and likes doing repetitive things. I do not want her to worry about nothing but if it is true, the sooner the problem is attended too the better it is for everyone, especially the child
Wishing u all the best and appreciate your insite and advice
Sorry if my profile confused you - it is of course not a realistic one :-)
Rolling, Can I ask you - how are you finding floortime??
I actually prefer that to ABA - I find ABA too harsh.
Are you using PECS?
Do you feel you get support here? There is an Autistic Support Group if you are interested :-)
Wish you all the best with your son, went through all this with my son a few years ago when no-one really took it seriously, after going down the Asperger route it ended up being ADD, which while not great, is alot easier to deal with.
We are currently going through this with our 3 + year old son.
He is displaying some of the indicators but it's too early to hang the Autism/Aspergers label on him. Doing so will automatically set limitations in our own mind about what he is really capable of.
We've consulted an ex-pat behavioural therapist and an educational psychologist and the "Floortime" approach/technique has been recommended. You can google this and find plenty of links which describe how this works.
I agree that tackling this as early as possible in a childs development has got to be worth it.
Good luck!
What you say is accurate, the autistic spectrum is vast and takes in ADD, ADHD all the way to what we perceive as full autism.
Early diagnosis is good to have though, as alot of help can be given even at a very young age.
According to your profile you are an 18 year old cook!
Virtual - two years old? Who has mentioned Autism?
Why do YOU mention Autism?
What are your criteria for getting this child diagnosed?
A diagnosis of Autism can never be or should be decided by one person.
It takes a long time and involves many different professionals; be careful how you go about this.
The ‘Autistic checklist’ is long and we all can tick many of the boxes on that checklist. Be careful you do not give this child/adult a label they do not need.
Autism has unfortunately become a fashionable label for many other learning difficulties.
At the moment in Qatar there is not ‘a team’ of professionals that can accurately diagnose Autism.
There are lots of people however, that will take your money for ‘advice’ and many people that will tick boxes (for a price).
I am a Special Needs Teacher and have been for many years but I cannot or would not ever give a diagnosis on ANY child. I can recognise the signs but I am a small part to play in the diagnostic procedure.
PM me if you need any other help.
One word of caution though – AT THE moment – Qatar is struggling with kids who have Special Needs – it is getting better.
Do not rush for a diagnosis though as you may find this child/person discriminated against.
If you can, go home – get treatment and help and a real diagnosis.
Good luck and I am here if you need me. x
Better to go HMC or Al Ahli Hospital.
i would prefer to go with Ahli coz their are much better than HMC.
Best of luck.
i think you can go to shafallah...may be they can help
Hamada hospital,neurology department