St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri (7)

[MariaRegina]

Ah, thank you Aria. It's the ISFP that we're doing, since Owen is not yet three.

And despite the first eval's dire statement about autism, Owen really is not autistic. He makes eye contact (in fact, is very social and loving), does not have any autistic-type behaviors. This "therapist" heard us say that Owen likes to line up his trains and decided on the basis of that that he was probably autistic. Needless to say, we're no longer working with her.

Also, Owen's speech delay is pretty mild--only about 30%. Most of my mom friends have told me that their second/third child, especially if male, had a speech delay. We'll probably teach him some signing to help communicate while his speech is catching up, but I suspect the problem will resolve, with therapy, within a year.

Shoot the messenger! (just an expression of frustration).That is stupid to focus on one point. Sure perseverative (repetitive) behaviors are just one sign of the autism spectrum, but there must be other indications. Did she share with you any other indications? According to the DSM-IV she must follow the guidelines. You as a parent have the right to see her full diagnosis and how she reached her decision. The DSM-IV has a strict definition.

 

[MariaRegina]

Did anyone here know that Tom Hanks is Orthodox? I just found that out today.

Yes, he visits the Orthodox Churches in the Los Angeles area when he is here, but he usually wears sunglasses and goes largely unrecognized.

 

[Momzilla]

He hasn't been diagnosed--that was the funny thing about it. She made quite clear that she's not qualified to diagnose him. As symptoms of autism, she also mentioned his extreme aversion to doctors (which stems from a really unpleasant experience when he was about 8 months old. In Owen's experience, doctors=pain.), the fact that he doesn't point to himself and say "Owen" when he looks in the mirror (which he has since started doing, but which Andy didn't do at that age, either), and the fact that his speech problem is most pronounced when he is upset.

I'm open to the possibility that he might have an autism spectrum disorder, such as Aspergers, but if he does, the one he has isn't Aspergers, which is not associated with speech delays.

Also, I talked this over with some friends of mine who are pediatric speech pathologists and OTs, and most of whom are moms. All of them think that Owen is not autistic. Not scientific, I know, but still...

If Owen does have some form of autism, it will surely not go unnoticed as we proceed through treatment for his speech delay.

 

[MariaRegina]

He hasn't been diagnosed--that was the funny thing about it. She made quite clear that she's not qualified to diagnose him. As symptoms of autism, she also mentioned his extreme aversion to doctors (which stems from a really unpleasant experience when he was about 8 months old. In Owen's experience, doctors=pain.), the fact that he doesn't point to himself and say "Owen" when he looks in the mirror (which he has since started doing, but which Andy didn't do at that age, either), and the fact that his speech problem is most pronounced when he is upset.

I'm open to the possibility that he might have an autism spectrum disorder, such as Aspergers, but if he does, the one he has isn't Aspergers, which is not associated with speech delays.

Also, I talked this over with some friends of mine who are pediatric speech pathologists and OTs, and most of whom are moms. All of them think that Owen is not autistic. Not scientific, I know, but still...

If Owen does have some form of autism, it will surely not go unnoticed as we proceed through treatment for his speech delay.

I agree. SLPs are trained to recognize the symptoms of Autism-Aspergers-ASD so that they can refer to a specialist for a diagnosis. Many times children are misdiagnosed however. And unfortunately, that label sticks for their entire lifetime. Our system of labeling stinks.

We have a child -- not a label for insurance purposes.

 

[Matrona]

He hasn't been diagnosed--that was the funny thing about it. She made quite clear that she's not qualified to diagnose him.

How can she use a scare tactic like that and then back off claiming she's not qualified to diagnose him?

 

[Photini]

Did anyone here know that Tom Hanks is Orthodox? I just found that out today.

Yes, I think his wife is Greek. Not sure about that though.

 

[joyfulthanks]

Did anyone here know that Tom Hanks is Orthodox? I just found that out today.

After you posted this, I found a history of his religious beliefs here: http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/14374.htm

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

Yes, I think his wife is Greek. Not sure about that though.

Thats what I heard... he was raised Vatican Catholic.

 

[Photini]

It was hailing here in Florida today.

 

[Matrona]

Oh! Happy thoughts can keep one awake alright.

Anybody here know of a good on-line service book? I need the Funeral Liturgy in English.

This is the funeral service: http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/liturgical_texts/funeral2.asp

They also have 3 other listings in that section of the website--the funeral of Renewal Week (right after Easter), one for children, and the Trisagion for the departed.

 

[Photini]

Hey....where did all my armor go?

 

[jameseb]

Hey....where did all my armor go?

Tsk, tsk... can't even keep up with your own armory...

Wai - where's mine??

(I think Erwin is tinkering with our new armor thingie again )

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

Tsk, tsk... can't even keep up with your own armory...

Wai - where's mine??

(I think Erwin is tinkering with our new armor thingie again )

Some of that stuff will rust if it's left out too long...

 

[Photini]

You know, I like rain and thunderstorms...but this is just too much. People's houses are flooding. My aunt's driveway in nearly impossible to get through because there's a puddle the size of a large pond at the bottom of it. Last night when I picked up the kids, the water was nearly up to the car doors.

 

[Konstantinos]

my stupid Air conditioner (AC????) is broken!!!!! Now I have to stay at Manoli's house!! ah well. too late to go now...

 

[jameseb]

Some of that stuff will rust if it's left out too long...

I foresee it already... insurance policies on armory gear.

You know, I like rain and thunderstorms...but this is just too much. People's houses are flooding. My aunt's driveway in nearly impossible to get through because there's a puddle the size of a large pond at the bottom of it. Last night when I picked up the kids, the water was nearly up to the car doors.

Ouch. I certainly hope the rain stops soon... hope and pray there's no damage or harmed caused by the weather there.

my stupid Air conditioner (AC????) is broken!!!!! Now I have to stay at Manoli's house!! ah well. too late to go now...

Now that is the one item I can't live without - at least living in the South during the hot, humid summers....

 

[Konstantinos]

yes I know!!! It is so uncomfortable!!! At least work is in...4 hours!!!!!! 2 AM here!!! have to keep awake Mrs. Popadeimos is expecting.... (prays AC will work)

 

[Photini]

We're watching The Lord of the Rings again....for the millionth time. My son loves it.

 

[Konstantinos]

I like Lord of the rings. BTW doesnt Minas tirith look like Konstantinopoli??

 

[MariaRegina]

yes I know!!! It is so uncomfortable!!! At least work is in...4 hours!!!!!! 2 AM here!!! have to keep awake Mrs. Popadeimos is expecting.... (prays AC will work)

If you emigrate, will they accept your degrees? Or will you have to pass new Medical Boards?