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    Anyone else besides me?

    I work with one, who is fully functional. He'll interact with me, but not his peers. I try to discourage him from thinking in his world (which is usually set in a movie or cartoon that he recently saw) by working on homework, playing sports, etc., but everything seems to last a few minutes. How can I increase his attention and focus to stay in the "normal" world?
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    Anyone knows why autistic kids love watching "Ed, Edd, and Eddie"? I've known a few autistic kids who do not have contact with each other, and they all love that TV show.
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      I have some limited experience with Autism. I haven't worked with any Autistic children in about 5 years.
      Have you tried some of the website tips? That is what I used to use.
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        New study being released says it appears that autism is more common than previously thought (it affects about 1:150 kids). Most autistic kids are diagnosed by the time they go to school because the disease prevents them from interacting appropriately in school.

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          CBS 60 Minutes program this Sunday (Feb. 18) will have a segment on the research being done to try to detect autism at an earlier age than before. There is some concern about earlier diagnosis because scientists now believe that 1 in 150 children have the condition.

          Miulang
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            I am looking for my aunty, her name is JACKIE LOWE, her son is a autistic artist. anyone know her? PM ME. thanks

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              Re: Working with autistic children

              Originally posted by Mike_Lowery View Post
              Anyone else besides me?

              I work with one, who is fully functional. He'll interact with me, but not his peers. I try to discourage him from thinking in his world (which is usually set in a movie or cartoon that he recently saw) by working on homework, playing sports, etc., but everything seems to last a few minutes. How can I increase his attention and focus to stay in the "normal" world?
              I worked in an orphanage for about a year. The experience has taught me a lot but I am certainly not a professional. I did learn to admire anyone willing and emotionally strong enough to work with children with disabilities. I also learned not to mess with kids when they're watching their favorite cartoons Seriously, he's learning while watching Edd Ed 'n Eddy and I wouldn't discourage it. I suggest looking up some teaching tools - depending on the boy's age. Varying one's tone of voice, pitch etc. sometimes helps. Organizing homework in boxes etc. is another trick. I do know that the fact that you care and are willing to help is one of your strongest tools.
              Last edited by reineke; March 10, 2007, 12:23 PM.

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