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Are Any Parents Dealing With ASD Adolescents That Also Identify As The Opposite Gender?
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My relationship with gender is so complicated you wouldn't even know it......

A Home Fire Drill And Plan When You Have A 6 Yr Old Runner
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We have been trying to devise a plan in case of a fire at home. My 7 year old son, Corey, has been a wanderer since about 2 yrs old. And he's good at escaping. We currently have 2 way keyed deadbolts and Guardian locks on all exterior doors, and an alarm on all windows and doors. We've been told we have to teach him to get out of the house if it were on fire. Problem is I am very hesitant to teach him how to get out a window or how to get through the locked doors on his own since he's the reason… read more

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This is such a good question. I do not have an answer but I hope someone here can help!

What Los Angeles Area Schools Best For A Child With Mild Autism Who Is Currently Mainstreamed With Support
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He is in third grade, and doing well in some subjects but still struggles with others. He also receives speech therapy. Another consideration is that they can't afford to pay more than $1800 per month for rent.

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How Do I Explain To Her She Needs To Play And Join In What The Others Are Doing, To Have Friends?
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Hi there I have a 7 years old high functioning Aspergers and ADHD daughter. Has anyone got any ideas for me. As much as the other girls in her class want to play with her, she won't play with them as they don't want to play her games. She can't understand that if she wants to play with someone she has to join in their games and perhaps at some point they may play her game. I have done play acting out situations with her. Showed her story books explained plus and minuses to her. Not sure whats… read more

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It sounds like you have a handle on it all. Just be the Mom and go with your gut , it usually works out o.k. Keep strong

Do You Take Your Kids To Any Play Groups With Other Kids On The Spectrum Or Not? What Benefit Have You Found This Presents?
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Initially, I always thought it would be best to have my ASD kid with NT kids, so he doesn't pick up any bad habits, etc.

However, as strange as it may sound, I find the ASD kids much better behaved… read more

Playdates In The Detroit Mi Area
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Im looking to find playdates for my 3y.o asd son. Toys aren't enough anymore. He needs friends in his age group.

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Thank you..

Playdates
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Is there a way to connect with like minded parents for play dates? I have a 5 year old son who is verbal and taking Speech and OT. He has a few friends but am looking to broaden his social circle so that I can take him on more outings. I live in the Los Angeles area. Thanks so much

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Relocating To Los Angeles West Hollywood Area
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We have a 2 yr old with ASD and Moving to Los Angeles as i am taking up a job at Cedar Sinai Hospital.wanted to know which school district has the best services for earIy intervention and CPSE in that area so that we can rent there.Any suggestions for centers that provide the services is much appreciated.

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Westside Regional Center. I called and inquired about an evaluation and did all of the paperwork myself. Got a formal diagnosis at 3. ABA wait lists are long...2-6 months. I live in Culver City.

IEP
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How lucky you are that Jake's school is so supportive!! I have not had that experience EVER at any school in California. It's been the worst fight of my life! However, California does pay me to care… read more

Hello Every One
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I want to travel abroad to find better treatments for autism for my son ...can you give me suggestions for the best therapiest.or treatment available in this field of autism and the country where treatment is available, or the name of the hospital or doctor's

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The best is ucla early childhood partial hospitalization program. Parents temporarily relocate to Los Angeles from all over the world for the three month intensive program.