My son who is 4yrs old

my son is 14 years old, i knew early on that something wasn't right. took him to endless doctors, hospitals, specialists, social workers, but back then even the professionals didn't know what autism is. try to get him into the regional center for your city, they are much better equipped to understand and help with diagnosis and treatment. but still do all research on internet about this disorder. he does sound like he has autism traits but i can't say that. be sure you document every thing he does the is out of the ordinary. take it with you to the regional center and to all of his doctors, make sure that they have a copy to keep. this will help later when you will need forms and papers fill out for added help.
do not take doctors or anyone's answer that says he is fine when you who spends most time with him know better.
hopes this helps.

My son is 4 years old.

Google Upledger Institute. They do what is called craniosacral therapy. Every one of us could have used a craniosacral adjustment when we came out of our mothers womb. Lots of children with learning challenges have been helped through this healing modality. Find a Craniosacral therapist near you. This modality is VERY gentle and it gets excellent results The younger the client is the quicker it is to eradicate wrinkles in our system. GOOD SEARCHING to you. Jamie

How to become normal-brained?

Autism is a neurological disorder which appeareth in human beings in which the individual that harboreth it cannot socialize very well (or make friends). The lack of socialization is not due to violence or bad behavior, more like just having no brain and not knowing what do to or say or make up subject matter. So we can we quiet. I guess this makes us dull, not interesting, and very boring people indeed.

Does he like minerals? Usually most people with autism love minerals, sparkly objects, and leaves like a fly to a lamp. Can he not do his math and English? Do tell.

If he is handicapped I have some stuff that can maybe help - hoo-hoo.

my daughter has high functioning autism and shes 3 everydays a struggle for her she clings to me all day everyday and i have to rock her to sleep every night and even then she gets up in the middle of the night to get in bed with me and her dad,getting her to eat is very stressful she only eats a small selection of foods,a.b.a helps some very little improvement but i believe one day she will get better! theres so much more going on with sydney thats just overwhelming she too was always sick as a baby and was delayed on her devlopment! i am staying strong for her im never giving up! i will be praying for you!

My son is going to be 15 in June, I had the same problem.
He was jawdice (sp) he had colic, he went through I don't know how many formulas nothing was working and his ped.dr. didn't seem to think it was a big deal.
Well my ex's cousin worked for a ped. dr. they got him right in, his soft spot was sunk in, he was dehydrated,the dr. took one look at him and said he has autism, he gave me some carnation fresh start formula and it worked he could finally eat and keep it in.
that dr. sent him to neurologist that said the same thing and then they sent him to a specialist at UofM hospital.
He walked in the door and said he is autistic.
He didn't walk until he was 3, he didn't talk so anyone could understand until he was almost 6, and he didn't potty train until he was 8. The county we lived in then had the best program for people with autism, he got speech, occupational and physical therapy. Unfortunately we had to move and where we moved to they stink, they don't have what kids need and you have to be pushy for them to have an aide with them.
It certainly is a long hard bumpy road, and the worse part was my ex was embarrassed that he had an autistic son. He didn't tell his family and he had nothing to do with my son. he would make up stories to tell his family so they didn't know he is a deadbeat day. Sorry about that I guess I have needed to get some of this out. I know most of our neighbors, school people and even some of my relatives don't understand but act like they don't want to know about it either.

I will keep watch and if I can help in any way I most certainly will.

Christine,
I am happy to see that someone understands me. Your post sounds like mine.
My 4 year was talking at 2 but not much. He was kicked out a daycare because he was chewing up books, being aggressive, and doing things inappropriately, etc.. he now gets speech, physical, and occupational therapy for speech, cognitive, and social emotional delays through public school.
He has been diagnosed with ADHD and on meds for about 1-1/2 year. that has helped but now his teacher calls weekly because Kevin is defiant, and aggressive. They are wanting to test him for autism.
I cannot offer any suggestions but I can offer support.
Angela

Christine,
I cant say that I know where you are coming from. I am not yet a mother and so I do not know what it feels like. However, I have known many different children that have autism and I am currently studying now to become a special education teacher. I can tell that you are a strong women with a big heart and only want whats best for your son. He will do just fine, I promise.

I envy you and your strength. Please, keep your head up high and know that you are doing a great job! He is lucky to have you as a mother.