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OK, best ADVICE you can think of with regards to not allowing Autism or HF Autism to be your childs scape goat?

My son is pretty smart, and when he was diagnosed w/ ADHD he blamed that on all his bad behaviors, how do you know when it's just an excuse and when you should push them to try something new? This balance is so hard for me to find.

tags: is it ASD or bad behavior asd as excuse

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We are a no excuse family. Our boys are not allowed to say their behavior was because of something else. We have taught them to own what they… read more

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Help with Potty Training my 5 year old with PDD-NOS

My 5 year old with PDD-NOS is not yet potty trained. He is not even interested in trying. Any advice on how to motivate him to try and succeed?

tags: Potty Training

posted 4 days ago by A MyAutismTeam User

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Toilet training is a popular topic here. You can read what other parents have done in these previous threads:

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What social groups should my child be in in Springfield Mo.?

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Boy I would sure be interested to hear the same. My son is five and is diagnosed the same. The other day we cleared out a public pool because… read more

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Does anyone know a Daycare in or near Kernersville NC that's cheap for a 30 year old autistic girl???? I

I'm a single mom of a 30 year old autistic daughter ( Miranda) we moved to Kernersville,NC a year ago and I can't get day care I can afford and the two places in forsyth co. that dss will pay for if they have the funds say they can't help... One says they don't have enough staff and the other says they don't feel they are the place for her because she is 30.... I can't work… read more

tags: Adult daycare 30 year old

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Have you tried contacting someone from http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/service.htm

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Is anyone familiar with the SELF school in Valparaiso, IN?

I am new to the Valparaiso, IN and my boys will be starting the SELF school in August and I'm a nervous wreck. I can't find any information or reviews about it online anywhere. Is anyone familiar with it?

tags: Valparaiso SELF School valparaiso

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I lived in Valpo for many years and I loved the community. But, I didn't have a child at the time, so I don't know much about this… read more

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My Granddaughter(who is 12 yrs. old) is Autistic, but, also has been diagnosed with Williams Syndrome,

Is anyone aware of any Summer Camps, or activities for Children with Williams Syndrome, and Autism, in the New Hampshire area ?

tags: Williams Autism Camp

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Sorry my earlier post was for @May.

@Lacysgramma - Have you looked into Easter Seals or Camp Angelfish?

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We live Kansas city, mo/ my 12 yr old daughter has autism/ she has tricare prime/looking for ABA therpist

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We had great experiences at Autism Concepts. It's in Leawood on the Kansas side but I know they take Tricare

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For those of you in the Seattle area, what is the typical amount of time you had to wait on a waiting list for an OT evaluation?

I am a private practice occupational therapist doing research to help improve my services to families with children with autism.

tags: occupational therapy waiting list services

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At some places I called, the wait was going to be a few months, other places I was able to get an eval in 1-3 weeks. It definitely took some… read more

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Do kids with SPD have issues with brushing their teeth (or cutting their fingernails)? It has been a struggle for 4 years.

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@Jkwoodrn I was very nervous to take my 3 yr old but knew I needed to. I took her to a pediatrics dentist ...when I called the dentist I… read more

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