Any recommended doctors in or near Omaha, NE for autism?
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I am not from your area, so I do not know of any doctors there. However, I am curious about the school's recommendation for blood work to confirm an autism diagnosis. As far as I know, there is no medical test for autism. Autism is diagnosed by observation of behaviors and developmental history. Doctors often do diagnose autism, but again, I believe it is from behaviors. Perhaps a psychologist may be able to confirm the diagnosis (autism is listed in the DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, from the American Psychological Association).\n\nHere are some of my favorite resources on autism that I hope can help you in the future. Best of luck to you and your family!\n\nWebsites:\n\n"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm - http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story\n\nWebsite of Paula Kluth, Ph.D. - http://www.paulakluth.com/autism.html\n\nPositively Autism (free online magazine, includes free lessons/activities) - http://www.positivelyautism.com\n\nTeaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html\n\n\nBooks:\n\n"Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" by Jerry Newport\n\n"You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom" By Paula Kluth \n\n"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" By Paul Collins \n\nAny book by Temple Grandin
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A very good family friend has an autistic boy... the extent of his dental problems are mainly centered on finding (and being able to pay for) a dentist that specializes or is capable of treating autistic children.  \n\nThen you have to deal with the insurance companies duking it out over whether it is a medical or dental procedure.  The dental insurance will say its medical and the medical insurance will say it is dental.\n\nMy thoughts and prayers are with you on all you have to do.
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I have a 26 yr old son with Autism and ADD and he is the biggest blessing in my life.  Try to find support from other parents in your community.  Check out www.PHP.com (there are groups like PHP all over North America.\nAlso I love the books  "Laughing & Loving with Autism" by R. Wayne Gilpin.  Also read "Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm.  I also used prayer to help us through the rough spots...there is light at the end of the tunnel..  Autistic kids are truly wonderful...write down what they do and say...we used sign language until our son could talk and it worked very well.
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Hi you dont say where on the spectrum your son is. Autism manifest itself as differently as the kids do so as a parent of an autistic child here are my suggestions:\n\nTalk to the district special education coordinator they will tell you what schools have the best resources that will benifit your child. \n\nYou will also likely need to have your child tested to see where he is at academically this will help with where to place them in school. Many schools have classes designed for autistic kids with more routine less stimulation and more one on one time.\n\nIf you need accommodations you can get them in the form of a 504 plan that gives a mainstreamed child accommodations such as needs to record teaching to replay it have specail testing accommodations or a more formal IEP which gives you class placement and accommodations both.\n\nIf it is feasible you might also look into Montissori learning it is more expensive than public schools but often is very good for autism\n\nlast you might look into homeschooling there are many ways to do this and you can custom tailor cirriculm to meet your childs needs at any given time\n\nAutistic kids can learn but it is not on the typical childs time frame nor is it in the same way but they do learn even when it seems like they are not\n\nThere are many web sites that have lots of good ideas and you may have to try some different things before you find which is right for him\nGood luck
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Check with national autism parent support sites like\n\nhttp://www.autism-society.org\n\nor\n\nhttp://www.php.com/\n\nGood luck!
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Dr. Jesse Liscomb 924-3431 he's on Hanford Armona Rd. :) Good luck!!!
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Try this Website http://autism.2-b-well.org/ or type it in on yahoo search
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Dr. Jeffery Leonard (neurosurgeon) at St. Louis Children's Hospital  http://www.slch.org/findadoctor/tabid/28/Default.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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DON'T WAIT UNTIL HE STARTS SCHOOL!\n\nEarly intervention is key in cases of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and delayed speech.\n\nPlease ask her to take the following steps immediately:\n\nFind a pediatrician that specializes in children with developmental disabilities.\n\nContact the school system for a complete evaluation (this is free, and could have been before the child trained 3!).\n\nThe school system will choose a team of professionals to evaluate the child, including, but not limited to a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a school adjustment counselor, a school psychologist, a teacher and an expert in special education.  His parents  will be part of the team, and they may bring any experts they so choose to the team meetings.\n\nThe child's new pediatrician will submit a recommendation for the services the child needs.  The child may require an independent evaluation by additional specialists (pediatric neurologist, etc. to develop a treatment plan.\n\nMake sure that the team adopts the recommendations of his pediatrician and specialists in their entirety; appeal the team's decision, if necessary.\n\nThe team will develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that specifies the services to be provided and the frequency of the provision, as well as the modifications that will be made to "regular" education to accommodate him.\n\nHis parents have the right to accept or reject the IEP, in whole or in part, and appeal same, in whole or in part.  If they choose to appeal and another, independent evaluation is required, the school must pay for the evaluation.\n\nThe school system is required BY LAW to provide early intervention services beginning at age 3, so he will probably begin in a special program, immediately.\n\nThis is a very complex subject not easily dealt with in this forum, however the above is a start.  DON'T WAIT!
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See the link below for a group of neurologists in Memphis for kids and adults.\n\nAnother tip - you can find the listings of doctors through yahoo local.  Just type in what you're looking for and where, and a listing is returned, so you can bring up all of the neurologists in all of the areas you mentioned.  \n\nI did the search, and many came back for St. Jude as well.
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http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
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Dr. Todd Anhalt\n\nhere is his info:\n\nhttp://www.elcaminohospital.org/1122.cfm\n\ngood doctor.  vaguely recall seeing a change of address for him recently so may require some research to get his current contact info.\n\nhe came strongly recommended by dr. richard lee, a great general practioner in palo alto.
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I'm not sure, but I can recommend a very interesting book about the history of Autism, including, as I recall, some of the early diagnosed cases. \n\n"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" by Paul Collins.\n\nHope this helps you!
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As autism is not technically a "disease," there is no medicine specifically for autism. \n\nAbout interventions, each person with autism is very different and has different needs, so I cannot recommend a specific program. I would suggest, however, that if the person with autism you are asking about is in school, to be sure to contact his or her teacher(s) and make sure that what he or she is learning at school is being worked on and reinforced at home, to promote generalization of learning. \n\nHere are some recommendations for more information: \n\n"Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism" by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html\n\nWebsite of Paula Kluth, Ph.D. - http://www.paulakluth.com/autism.html\n\n"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm - http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story\n\nAutism Society of America - http://www.autism-society.org/ \n\n"Work to view my autism as a different ability rather than a disability. Look past what you may see as limitations and see the gifts autism has given me. I may not be good at eye contact or conversation, but have you noticed I don't lie, cheat at games, tattle on my classmates, or pass judgment on other people? ... With your support and guidance, the possibilities are broader than you might think. I promise you I'm worth it." - Quotes from 'Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew'
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University of Kansas has an AWESOME autism/aspergers program.  Here's a link to their special ed programs, I'm sure you can dig around and find other stuff.  http://www.soe.ku.edu/sped/\nGood luck, we need more autism specific resource teachers.
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Offer your case of what?\nHave you tried emailing them? \nDo a google search for places like the Mayo clinic and the like. Reseach medical centers are good places to start, University medical centers would be good too.
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Try seeing a Orthopedic or Neuro MD