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After reading all of these posts, I feel like I'm so behind and uneducated here. The truth is I have a daughter with Asperger's and have done everything I can to educate myself on her sensory issues, etc.; however, my son is total opposite and I have no clue where to begin helping him. Because he makes eye contact and looks normal, I get the common answer of, "Well, he's just a boy" and I am his… read more
posted over 1 year ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
It is often easy to feel completely overwhelmed and clueless in the world of ASD -trust me I bet that every single person on this site has had… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Read everything you can on the subject, including true life anecdotes written by family members. Two books that really helped me are… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
you are not alone, after a year of stating concern to my sons pediatrician they finaly refered me to Children's specialized hospital,… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Kristina, thank you so much for your kind words and advice. I have been trying to find a way to have Gabe evaluated in the school system;… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I will have to say this, in addition... it frustrates me to no end that there are so many programs available and ways to be seen, etc. but… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Get on all of the waiting lists you can! For the eval it might even be worth driving a few hours. You can always cancel them if you get into… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
The internet is great to help educate yourself. I check every week looking for new articles or websites. Parenting is just frustrating. Good… read more
posted over 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Yes read everything and use the WEBSITE AUTISMSPEAKS.ORG I can tell you that I have been fortunate enough that my child has really come along… read more
posted about 1 year ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
AutismSpeaks.org is a helpful site (I subscribe to their weekly newsletter). Also, www.fhautism.com (Future Horizons, Inc.) is another helpful… read more
posted 11 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
There is a great book called Quirky yes, Hopeless no by Cynthia La Brie Norall. It gives a great non technical description for those who… read more
posted 9 months ago
