Is clinically significant recovery from autism really possible? While controversy persists, we believe that for some it is. While many families prefer to remain anonymous because they fear the stigma of having a child labeled autistic, or even as once having been autistic, some families are willing to share their recovery stories publicly. One of those stories is the story of Joe Mohs and his family.
Joe’s story covers the period from 1986, when, at just under two years of age, he was diagnosed with autism, to the present, when he is a typical young American adult with all the normal challenges and opportunities of modern life. Joe’s symptoms at intake were classic: no speech, no play skills, simple repetitive self-stimulatory behavior, walking on tiptoes, etc. A child psychiatrist predicted that he would most likely need to be placed in an institution by adolescence. However, thanks to the tireless commitment of his parents, that eventuality was never realized — and it never will be. Joe made this video as a special tribute to his mother, in particular, but also to all the other members of the team who worked so diligently to help him recover. Watch this video, and then ask yourself: Is recovery from autism really possible?
Autism Recovery – The Joe Mohs Story
Last Updated: October 15, 2012 by autismr3
Autism Recovery – The Joe Mohs Story
Is clinically significant recovery from autism really possible? While controversy persists, we believe that for some it is. While many families prefer to remain anonymous because they fear the stigma of having a child labeled autistic, or even as once having been autistic, some families are willing to share their recovery stories publicly. One of those stories is the story of Joe Mohs and his family.
Joe’s story covers the period from 1986, when, at just under two years of age, he was diagnosed with autism, to the present, when he is a typical young American adult with all the normal challenges and opportunities of modern life. Joe’s symptoms at intake were classic: no speech, no play skills, simple repetitive self-stimulatory behavior, walking on tiptoes, etc. A child psychiatrist predicted that he would most likely need to be placed in an institution by adolescence. However, thanks to the tireless commitment of his parents, that eventuality was never realized — and it never will be. Joe made this video as a special tribute to his mother, in particular, but also to all the other members of the team who worked so diligently to help him recover. Watch this video, and then ask yourself: Is recovery from autism really possible?
Autism Recovery – The Joe Mohs Story
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