Questions & Answers

We moved to Lancaster County from out of state and are looking for some type of group that our Asperger's tween girl can meet up with other girls around her age?

Our son started a new school last week and met a very sweet young lady that has become quite sweet on him very quickly. She is sending the googly eyes and little hints that he is oblivious to and today asked him to go with her to the homecoming dance. When we talk about it with him, he believes that we are teasing but we juat want to make sure he understands what is going on. Any advice?

Anybody have kids at the May Institute in Randolph MA.?

Hi is anyone on the autism plan online if yes does the plan work?

So my son is 18 and to manage his behaviours, we have kind of given in to him and he gets his own way with computer time, what time he goes to bed etc. It's been great around here ever since. He will do his chores and shower etc when I ask and the rest of the time he plays computer games. What I would really like to do is parent him still as though he were 12 because thats about where he is developmentally. But he refuses treatment completely and I cant make him now that he is 18. Have I given… read more

My 3 year old son was recently diagnosed with ASD. He was enrolled in a developmental preschool. I cannot find a therapist who is familiar with ABA therapy nor do I know what other types of therapy may help him. I am also looking for a daycare provider for after preschool that is equiped to handle his special needs. Every avenue that I have called has either placed him on a waitlist or routed me in circles to someone else. I feel lost and do not know how to help my son. Any suggestions you… read more

He is waking up more at night. He is also having stomach issues and not eating as much.

I have tried addressing every possible reason I can think of, (meds, lack of structure in the summer, upcoming transition to middle school) but it is still happening.