autism – Through Our Lives

CBD, Rare Cannabinoid Cannabidivarin Show Great Promise for Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Carter Family | September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 by Carter Family

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects millions of people across the globe, and there is a real need for new medications that can help with the social and behavioral challenges associated with it. A compound found in hemp and cannabis, cannabidivarin (CBDV), shows great promise in preclinical animal models of autism spectrum disorder and is currently being tested on 100 children. The main areas that CBDV shows potential for are: improving sociability, motor coordination, and short-term memory,…

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Learning Disabilities ~ Adhd vs Autism

By Carter Family | September 11, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2017-09-29 14:40:58. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/add-adhd/the-difference-between-adhd-and-autism?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg

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Cholesteatoma

By Carter Family | September 1, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2020-04-27 09:03:16. Cholesteatoma is a serious but treatable ear condition that can only be diagnosed by medical examination. Persisting earache, ear drainage, ear pressure, hearing loss, dizziness, or facial muscle weakness signals the need for evaluation by an otolaryngologist. My son, Dusty, had this years ago. I admit hearing he had a tumor in between his brain and his ear was a bit jarring. I mean who wouldn’t react that way to hearing the word, tumor?…

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Say what?!

By Carter Family | August 15, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2019-03-15 05:00:10. Would you believe I just got this bill out of no where? This stems from my son’s oral maxillofacial surgery in 2013. All costs were supposed to be covered by insurance and grants from the state. First and last time I received anything regarding a bill was a year after the surgery. Then, today. I am not really sure what to do but we sure as hell can’t afford this. ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

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You ask a child on the autism spectrum to…

By Carter Family | August 15, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2017-09-14 15:22:54. https://themighty.com/2016/03/when-you-ask-a-child-on-the-autism-spectrum-to-stop-what-he-or-she-is-doing/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Autism_Page

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Telemed Appointments

By Carter Family | August 15, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2020-04-21 10:50:42. You know this coronavirus quarantine stuff has its ups and downs. One plus for me is not having to go into a crowded office and having to sit in a overpopulated waiting room. Since Dusty’s immune system is already compromised this is a huge weight off my shoulders! Alot of the patients that are in one of the doctor’s offices are children. As we know as children we didn’t think about…

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Conversations Part 1

By Carter Family | August 13, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2019-03-14 11:09:14. This was a “conversation” between my son and I this morning. This is just one example of how autism is in our home. Dusty – “It’s almost the 15th.” Me – “What’s the 15th?” Dusty – “therapy appointment at 11:30” Me – “oh” Dusty – “if I go to bed early and eat burritos for dinner…” Me – “Dusty go eat your cereal” This Kid. ‍♀️ 15 Classes for $15 –…

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Recognizing signs of child’s anxiety

By Carter Family | August 13, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2017-08-19 14:39:16. My son has anxiety. It is far more than just a bit of worry that can be soothed away with some reassuring words of encouragement. It plays a big part in his life, and it is important we take it seriously. His worries seemed to grow as he was growing up. But at the time we didn’t realize all the different behaviors we saw were driven by his anxiety. And the more…

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My heart is breaking

By Carter Family | August 13, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2018-06-15 14:38:27. This will be the hardest thing I have ever done. I have to somehow suppress the expression on my face because Dusty is watching me like a hawk. He knows something is up. This hurts so much. I don’t know how to let go of my mother. I don’t know how to live my life without her. I don’t know how I will ever explain it to Dusty. I pray to…

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Trust me, I get it

By Carter Family | August 11, 2023 by Carter Family

Originally posted 2020-04-10 08:00:54. I’ve heard Pure Romance just isn’t my thing. I get it, trust me. I am an approaching 50 year old married southern woman. The mom and caregiver for my 26 year old special needs autistic son. The wife and caregiver of a disabled Marine Corps veteran. I have my faith but not attached to any specific religion but I do believe. I have gone through alot of traumatic experiences as a…