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    We were talking about homeopathic secretin a while ago:

     

    http://www.asd-forum.org.uk/forum/index.ph...wtopic=2667&hl=

     

    FWIW I have not had to use any medication of any kind on my ASD son for about 2 years.

     

    This book is on my wish list http://www.impossiblecure.com/ The author is on Autism One radio every month.

     

    Hi

     

    I came across same sources of information and I am ready to learn more and try homeopathy/detox. Do you know any really good practitioners in London?

     

    thank you for any advice

     

    Rasto

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    Hi Nomad,

     

    I have liuved in France (Vosges) for 8 years now - yes, we have problems here - but from what I read on here, it doesn't seem any worse than in UK. As in we read about AS and asked psychologist (my son was already seeing one ) - she said no way is it AS - after a lot of hassle WE SAW pSYCHIATRIST who agreed it probably was AS. We had to wait 8 months to get him officially assessed, and now know that he is diagnosed officially. He still goes to a regualr school which works out for him so far.

     

    I do find the situation here difficult sometimes - it seems no-one communicates - so I have to relay messages from psychiatrist to the school etc - and of course the language is sometimes a problem for me. But we have recently found out about an association for Aspergers in our region, and that is very helpful - they have regular meetings, sometimes with the just the parents, sometimes with the children as well. So there are soem good things here.

     

    I know another english woman in my area whose son has autism, and she told me she has received a lot of help, and her son goes to a special school which he loves etc.

     

    I got on a french forum too, and will ask if anyone knows any contacts there if you like.

     

    Diane

     

    Dear Diane

     

    Thank you very, very much for your answer

     

    Our situation is as folows. We have recognised speech delay when our son was reaching age of 3. Than we have been requesting a special health assessment and assistance with speech therapy. We have not got letter from speech therapist yet, however after strong push earlier this year we were invited to attend some counselling with psychologists from Child mental health service 4 months from requesting complete assessment. So in fact 4 months we have been visiting psychologist who is suggesting more he sees our son more he is sure he is autistic. About 2 months ago we were invited to attend first diagnostic session. We were told that it takes up to 6 months to complete diagnosti process. Than the job offer came from Paris and it is very ikely we will move there. I was looking for assisatnce and advice how to speed up whole process her ein the UK as I do not want to lose another year with receiving diagnoss in France not talking about language barrier. I was suggested we may get diagnosis at a private clinic, which is thing we are seeking right now.

    As in the UK our son attends part time nursery, we were hoping to find some suitable nursery in Paris too. However I have read that only toilet trained kids are accepted, which obvioulsy our son is not. He barely speaks some words too.Your message about possibility to have kids attending either regularor special schools is extremely helpful. Could you please post me some contacts to support groups or associations in France pleas. I am extremely grateful for any infrmation. I would be extremely helpful for any informatio about the education possibilities in France or any related information.

     

    Thank you very much in advance

     

    Rasto

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    Dear all, my little 4 years old son was diagnosed with ASD. Recently I received an offer to work in France. Literally few days later I have read n article about the situation that families with kids diagnosed with ASD face there, criticising approaches of specialists. As few sources were quoted and article was refferring to the actual change in attitudes I wanted to ask some members of this forum who live in France and who have first hand experience with the system and approches there,centres etc. I am hoping there are some behvioural therapy centres and support groups for kids in Paris. Any ideas, experience, contacts ?

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