Hello, we've heard great things about the school districts in Irvine. My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with moderate ASD. She's been in a special day class in San Leandro, CA and has been in every type of service since she was initially diagnosed (private OT, ABA, Speech and music therapy). The school has offered the basics, and not even OT! After sending letters she will finally have an assessment. She is transitioning to Kinder. At this point we are willing to move wherever services are… read more
I cannot help you with good schools in Irvine. But I can tell you. California has a lot of fantastic laws that protect parents, especially when it comes to getting records And most importantly all the… read more
Hi, I am also in California. My son is not yet school aged, but I was just hoping to offer some resources. Have you been in touch with Regional Centers? https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/ That is where I… read more
Has anyone ever heard of Angel Sense? If u have have u tried it? My son will be starting classes in September with BCIU/early intervention and im worried how he will do and how teachers will treat him. It has a tracker if ur kid goes missing and u can even listen in on conversation wherever they are. It snaps to clothing or backpack. Wanted to know if its worth getting for the price and is it really reliable. Its rated 5 star's. Let me know what u guys think.
You could look into Apples Air Tags. They are really just for gps, and don’t have video or audio capabilities, but you can hang or place them almost anywhere. If your child has a tendency to take off… read more
I'm looking at getting my son a new pediatrician in the macomb county area that specialized with kiddos on the spectrum. My son current ped I love dont get me wrong but hes not been very helpful with tips/trick for helping me with my son, and won't give any medicine to help either with the hyperactiveness lack of sleep until hes evaluated. He wont be evaluated until sometime in nov give or take a few months.
I have tryed Melatonin, I have elminated naps unless hes sick, I put him to bed at 8 or 9pm. I do have a tv in our room, and normally turn it on with adult things like a cooking show or DIY show. I'm… read more
Hi. I am looking for a good DAN doctor (don't know if they are still called DAN doctors) in or around the Coeur d Alene or Spokane area. Anybody have a great biomed doc they could suggest? I would even consider going to Seattle...
DAN has been replaced by a formal physician training program called the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).. You can go to their website at medmaps.org to search for a doctor in your… read more
Hi,
I live in NJ.I have 4 years autistic son.I want to visit Dan DR.I called a few. They are asking at least $500 for a first visit.And Dont accept insurance. My budget is not good now.But I want to visit.Does anyone has experience with a Dan dr from NJ,NY area? I really need recomendation.Which one is the best? I want to do something.I already search and started some supplement by myselves(Fish oil,multi vitamin,b12..)I want to something with dr and lab works.. Thanks..
Thank you we visited in a Dan dr from Nj We started gfcf diet Monday and we started magnesium and folinic asit we will add DMg liquid and l carnitine
My son loves to eat and eats quite a few things, but he will regurgitate his food and seems to be eating it a second time ( so gross I know). I don't know why he does this or even how to stop it, any ideas would be great.
I have a little friend w autism that had to proble as well. The OT thought it was sensory and used the tooth brush. The behaviorist thought it was attention seeking and put a plan together w the… read more
I want to start the biomedical treatment for my son and can you please give me recommendations to a good doctor in San Francisco. Also, what is the difference between DAN doctor and MAP doctor...I take it they both specialize in biomedical treatment?
Dr. Sanford Newmark is an integrative neurodevelopmental pediatrician at the UCSF Osher Center and follows much of the DAN protocol. He also is a network provider for many insurance companies, unlike… read more
Do you notice that some days your child is "with you" mentally..and the other day they are off...it's like an every other day thing??
Yes good days and bad days. That what it is.
Hi, my son 20 months was diagnosed with developmental delay with high risk of autism at 18 months. We are doing speech, it, ABA and early intervention therapies. Now, I'm trying to find a biomed Dr that is willing to look into blood, genetic and other tests. Thanks for your advice.
Thanks dear