My granddaughter is 8 and when she started in 1st grade she had many issues which we knew she would. My nephew punished her and it never seemed to help. She would do the same thing again. Now that she has been diagnosed with ASD he has stopped all punishment saying that it doesn't help. My concern s are no consequences for actions and her younger brother who sees she gets away with things and he doesn't. Any thoughts?
I punish my ASD daughter and non-ASD son because I have to draw the line somewhere. My daughter knows when she's beating or taunting her little brother. He does it too but at least they are bonding… read more
It was one of the diets our biomed dr. had us try for DD as he's seen positive results with some of his patients. It didn't help us, but I'm a big believer in doing a trial since it's low-risk and… read more
Does anyone know of a good pediatrician familiar with working with autistic kids and their needs in or around the central Connecticut area?
Anyone here on CDC+ program or know about it? How is this different than apd - med waiver?
Does anyone know or is anyone an Occupational Therapist that can provide services in-home [Bolingbrook, IL]. The current group I go to is not working out too well and I wanted to see if there are any in-home therapists available in my area.
Thanks I'll definitely check her out.
Hi yes delayed in everything. He is now 4 and has just started talking and seems to be coming along. We also got more information from childrens apparently the found something else in the microarray… read more
My son is going next year to smyser school at chicago. Does any one knows that school? How many kids in the special education classrooms?
he used to sleep better but not as much nowadays
We like to use routines around here. Around 7 p.m. we turn off all electronics(iPad, video games, t.v, etc.) And the children have 45 minutes of "quiet time". They tend to read, play with stickers… read more
Does anyone feel that their kids are on medicine that they could do better if they weren't on it. I told my pediatric doctor that I wanted my son weaned off his concerta and he Lowered it to 18mg and he still doing wonderfully in school. He will be going to the third grade this year
@A MyAutismTeam Member Try meditating with him. Teach him to mediate and see what happen