If you have been following the story of caring for a disabled child I have begun to chronicle, you know there are a lot of questions involved with this situation. While researching online I ran across AllExperts.Com , a free resource for people in sticky situations that need guidance.
I stumbled on a topic very close to our own situation.
The question goes as follows..
My son is four and he was diagnosed with expressive-receptive language disorder, he also has many characterisitcs of a child in the autistic spectrum: cognitive delay, behavioral issues and limited social interactions. However, experts feel this is secondary to his language deficit. I am trying to implement a home-based speech program what areas should be covered in a home setting? do you know any specialists in Connecticut that might be willing to help me?
Additionally, I wanted to ask you regarding stem cell therapy to address language and developmental disabilities in children? are there any ?Thank you very much for you help
The response was..
Hello Adriana- I am sorry for the delay, I messed up when I set my vacation dates. So, you are setting up a home-based program? I have a few questions for you….
Are you doing this on your own? I don’t understand why the person or agency that diagnosed your son isn’t doing this. I can’t but feel that the task is a bit overwhelming for a parent. That isn’t your job! You need to be perhaps coordinating the program, following thru on the program, monitoring the program….certainly not designing it!I don’t know anyone in CT but can do research if you need it.
I agree with you that he may be ASD, after all it is a spectrum and in theory we can all be “on” it somewhere.
I do not know of any stem cell research and this area. My understanding is that at present, the research is focused on trauma and progressive disease.
Let me know how you ended up with this burden on your shoulders and I will try to help you….
Erin E. Harrison, MA,CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
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I submitted my own question, will post answer once (and if) I receive one. Our case is a little different and I have provided the link to the diary entries listing the tests we have performed on my son. I hope I can receive some more guidance.
I have been a few places, seen a lot of things. I have had my hands in many fields. I may have answers for you if you have questions...even if you don't.
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