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    Hello! You contacted me because of my posting about my Deaf son who is also on the autistic spectrum. If I understand correctly what you wrote to me and to the general forum, your problem may be a little different, especially regarding your recent neurologic problems. Connecting with a deaf...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Thank you for your wishes. You are certainly ahead of my son in many ways. Good luck to you--there are more and more vegans out there all the time.
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    Deaf Dating Sites?

    Hi, I noticed your query from a few years ago about autism included on deaf sites--have you found any group like that?
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    I note that you say your son's first language is ASL; if he is using language of any type that is very encouraging. From what I have seen, early and intensive intervention is the key to optimum functioning in the future. The brain of a young child is wide open and adaptable--as you can see...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Thank you, I have heard of Dr. Nemechek. I haven't tried any dietary protocols with my son because he does not have seizures or crying outbursts. He does get very angry and frustrated if you try to clue him into reality (no, you're probably not going to be able to afford a house in the suburbs...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Hi! I guess, to answer to your question, he's not severely autistic, but probably not super high functioning. A grey area, indeed. He's very immature and has unrealistic goals for his life and little insight into his limitations. (Not to repeat previous posts). He draws very well and reads...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Miki, I can well understand how socially isolating the combination of Deafness and ASD can be. You are obviously intelligent and educated, independent of course. I could only wish my son could approach your successes, but probably not with a tested IQ of 77! At this point, I feel he is like...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Hi, so you're living a multi-faceted life as well! There are many programs for adults with ASD in my area. The problem is the signing, and my son's lack of insight into his limitations. He only identifies as Deaf. He's in a program for Deaf adults with developmental delays; he hates the...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Thank you for your kind words. (I try not to let denial rule me!). There are support groups for autism families; the deafness and denial of being autistic keeps my son--and myself--apart from them.
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Thank you, Muse, I totally agree with not attempting to make people on the spectrum into neurotypicals. Their thinking is hard-wired and and an integral part of their humanity. As a matter of fact, a cultural movement for Asperger/autistic people, modeled somewhat the concept of Deaf culture...
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    deafness with autism spectrum

    Hello, I have a 22year old deaf son who is also on the autism spectrum, high functioning but with a lot of denial and unrealistic expectations of his future. Normally I would stay out of adult children's lives, but he is so miserable not quite fitting in with the deaf or the autism communities...
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