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My daughter (7 years old) already has an ASD diagnosis through our Regional Center. She received it years ago after already having received nearly two years of related services. She is what many would term "high-functioning" as she's mainstreamed at school with only pull out services for speech. This next school year she will also be pulled out for social behavior type classes.
I know anxiety can go hand-in-hand with ASD. More and more of her behaviors appear to me to be in response to… read more
If she’s now of school age (maybe depending on each state but) they typically have a kind of revaluation at that age and you’d be able to discuss the changes/behaviors that you’re seeing. Sometimes an… read more
How do u know if your child needs ABA?
It’s usually the recommendation of the Dr who diagnosed. If it’s something you’re considering then you’d have an evaluation done just like with other services like speech and OT
Hello. My autistic son turned 7 and I know he’s supposed to start school. The schools in our area do not have enough support/resource for him. He was referred to a private school for autism but he is on the waiting list and 4th in that list. They said realistically it may take 4 years to make it to the top of the list. What do we do in the meantime? If he can’t start school until years later, how will he be at “grade level”? Also, how does grade level and state testing work with children who… read more
@kgates-when the twins were little and a school in Chicago did not have an autism class or any support, I campaigned to get all of that started in this school on the south side. OMG it was so hard. I… read more
As embarrassing as it's becoming my son is always trying to play with his privates. It's so much we are having a hard time taking him anywhere without getting disgusted looks. Im sure it's a sensory issue. I've looked for abnormalities but there's nothing and his Dr doesn't have anything to say. He's only 8 so it seems a bit young to be going thru puberty. But I need some advice please.
I have checked the area it seems to be normal. He's my 2nd son out of the 3 boys I have. It's definitely a different experience for Davis. I usually gently remove his hands and tell him no hands in… read more
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I am Swati Kohli working towards my certification for behaviour Analyst. I have been running my set up in India for more than a year. Last week, I have moved to Cupertino as my husband has got a job here .I am also a mother of an 8 year old high functioning with Autism (PDD –NOS).I came to know about this group on net.I am seeking help and support from you. My son is doing general academics as well as has good language.I have recently started using Direct Instruction Method with… read more
Hi Swati. I don't live in the Valley anymore but I do know Cupertino district is the best overall. That's why it's so expensive there! In our personal experience the private schools were totally… read more
Do any of you moms or dads with special needs children work from home? i am looking for a remote job that i can do along with my daughter's busy therapy/school schedule. Finding something that is not 9-5 remote daily seems to be hard. i am able to work some hours just not straight through like being online from 9-5 with no interruptions. This is because marleigh has therapy sessions every day throughout the day so i am trying to find something i can kind of set my own schedule for. I live in NC… read more
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Help my ex wont give my son his meds on the weekends or vacation time he has him. so my son goes days without it and comes home more upset and violent with his sisters and me. I have try to talk to his father about making sure that he gets it but got told that he can give it to himself which the doctor says no because of where he is on the spectrum. I have tired talking to DFCS where I live and got told they cant do anything because I have the child most of the time. What else can I do because… read more
It is a form of negligence called medical negligence, I believe, for a parent to not give meds. I’m shocked that DCFS won’t do anything! CPS? My ex is the same but my child is only on meds when she is… read more
Has anyone with a son experience there child having to take testosterone shots or Estrogen pills for medical reasons?
I have looked into it and had hormone levels checked on my 12 year old son. His behavior was so bad back in the fall and would come out if no where. It was normal at the time. But out ped was willing… read more
Just curious which states thanks
I suppose states with low unemployment rates are a good bet but the cost of living here is a factor as well. The unemployment rate is so low now that there are employers looking to hire ex-cons and… read more
Need ASD Literate Psychology resources asap please accept CMS Medicaid Florida Leon County, also asking for please, a loving ❤️ push as a mother he doesn't have any real respect for me vs my husband... Seems there's No Help For Our Young Adults going through this mess. I found out that our son was being carried on my husband's SSDI and not on our Son's own after getting a very detailed report from a very good psychologist.
I have experienced same though in WA State.. My adult daughter is carried on my SSDI due to being diagnosed so early on as DD in our State with me working for State which put her into different SSI… read more