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Quick question--I've seen a lot of things here about Autism Speaks being great for info but not much else. What sites/organizations do you guys like? I Googled "autism organizations" but don't know which are good and which are crappy, lol...thanks :)
If you want a raw perspective on BEING Autistic, check out http://www.wrongplanet.net/ It is a forum for kids and adults on the spectrum and can be a real eye opener about THEIR perspective. It can be… read more
My son is exceptionally good at sneaking things in his pockets even when we're close by. He then says his brain told him to. He as no control of his thoughts or impulses and rarely understands what he's done is wrong. We've tried all kinds of instructions and disciplines and nothing changes the behavior.
Very likely, he doesn't understand perspective-taking and, hence, cannot understand the weight of his behaviors ... Seek CBT and a speech therapist for advise.
I've read that stealing is not something that goes along with autism. However, I've researched this a little bit and have found that many people ask questions about it. My grandson doesn't "steal" in the truest sense of the word, but he does take things that aren't his, like pencils, scissors, and other random items. When asked, he as no real answer about why he does it.
Maybe he doesn't understand boundaries, social-perspective and discriminates between what's his and what's not. Or it could be an act of impulse. Either way you can reach out to your ABA provider for… read more
Pathological Demand Avoidance, PDA, is a subtype of autism and can be defined as a pervasive developmental disorder that falls under the autism spectrum. I came across a women on TikTok and she was explaining PDA and everything fits.. It's my daughter completely.. First time something has completely made sense too me.
I have to add a different perspective here. Children on the spectrum often avoid what is challenging and often the challenging part of what they are avoiding isn’t obvious to us. I think we should… read more
I am looking for different perspectives on dealing with adolescence and autism. Thank you
I had to take mine out of regular school. He doing
Many people only know autism from the outside looking in.
I want to help you understand it from an autistic point of view, and learn why we do the things we do!
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, I shared it with my husband. Our son is 18, besides autism he was also diagnosed with intellectual disability. He’s non speaking, however, he can say some… read more
Even before diagnosis we noticed some behaviors that became increasingly uncommon for a child his age as he grew. As I noticed issues (loud sounds, poor eye contact, difficulty adjusting to changes in routine, repetitive movements, struggle with recognizing social cues/emotions) I would figure out ways to help him navigate whatever he was struggling with. I would warn him when I knew a loud sound was coming, tell him repeatedly about any upcoming change in schedule, etc. He's very smart, but if… read more
It’s not small when it’s your child. My experience is different not more serious or less serious. I didn’t mention that I taught Resource too, did I? (If it’s an unfamiliar term—it’s where you pull… read more
Has anyone ever filed a complaint with their state's board of education because the district did not resolve the issue? My issue is my son's school has not had a speech therapist on staff all year. I found out the one from last year is still in the district but in a different position...... Did the issue get resolved after this? Was your child treated differently at school after and during complaint process?
The beginning of the last school year my son was in kindergarten and improperly placed for the 1st 9 weeks. It broke my heart. Nonverbal communication is something I worry about every minute of every… read more
Yes @A MyAutismTeam Member (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators), very much so
As is getting fixated on lights, or strings
My Son loves to look at My Keys to see if I… read more
Forgot to put in the Minecraft one was bought from Walmart.
