Questions & Answers

My son whom is 5 yrs old with ASD occasionally has meltdowns when transitioning from highly stimulated environments in public environments. As such, we popped in to the local Costco as we've done before. This time he got very excited when he some logos (his thing... likes logos and typography). Transitioned successfully away a couple times until check out where he wanted to go back.

Well as I tried everything to get him focused he meltdowns in the line up of a 100+. Well with blood curdling cry… read more

Hello everyone. This is so new and foreign and I'm trying to be sure I'm not missing vital steps. My son will be turning 3 in September and is aging out of the Early Steps Program he has only been in the program for a few months. Im confused on rather or not to see a neurologist for a diagnosis or not. Do you find that a medical diagnosis is more pertinent than the diagnosis of a therapist?

Does anybody have a polite, to-the-point, go-to answer for comments like, "Oh, if he shows affection than he isn't autistic." Obviously these people are uneducated but feel like they know all about autism because of one child they have experience with who was a certain way. How do you explain to these people politely that there are varying levels and characteristics of autism?

We have had extensive/numerous discussions about it but all he says is "I can't" or "sorry is just a bad word for me" or (sharp inhale from mom) " I don't feel bad about it though." Sigh. This is not behavior that I am at all prepared to deal with. My son is far from psychopathic in his behaviors but that kind of lack of empathy scares the "bejeebies" out of me. Please share any insights you might have.

For those of you who have had genetic testing done. What tests were preformed and what disorders were focus of the rule in or out? I am curious because I think my new foster son may be misdiagnosed (or can be more specifically diagnosed)….

We live in the South Florida , North Miami area and have heard about a therapist/provider name Therapeeds. The main therapist there is Julia Harper. Im looking for Any parents that have taken their child to this provider
My daughter is on the low end of the spectrum but is non verbal and I' m looking for a miracle at this point. Therapeeds is very very expensive so we decided it would be the last resort especially since we dont know anyone that has used them.

The only reviews I find come… read more

My son is 25 months old and receives ABA 6 x a week, and OT and Speech 1 x per week. When he ages out at 3, he will be going to public preschool, which includes services.

In the meantime, our developmental pediatrician recommended that he attend a neurotypical day care part-time, so he can see how typical children interact and learn.

We found what appears to be a very nice day care in the area, who said they will try to work with him. If they have a hard time, they will ask us to hire a… read more

Has anybody tried aromatherapy for their kids on the spectrum?