Are Parent Training Programs Effective At Decreasing Autistic Children’s Problematic Behaviors, Ages 3-12 Years Old?

When you child was diagnosed with ASD, did you participate in a parent training program? If so, who sponsored it?
To the parents of autistic children between the ages of 3-12, how many parent training programs have you been involved in ? Do you think that they were effective? If so, why?

Are Parent Training Programs Effective At Decreasing Autistic Children’s Problematic Behaviors, Ages 3-12 Years Old?

When you child was diagnosed with ASD, did you participate in a parent training program? If so, who sponsored it?
To the parents of autistic children between the ages of 3-12, how many parent training programs have you been involved in ? Do you think that they were effective? If so, why?

Getting Law Enforcement Involved

Has anyone got to the point where they have had to get LE involved. Yesterday my son was screaming at the top of his lungs in Walmart cussing and threatening people. Once in the car he's screaming at the top of his lungs I have to drive 20 mind to get home by the time I got to town he had his Nintendo switch cord around his neck trying to strangle himself. He's 11 he's been violent and out of control for too long an advocate for him at the autism society tells me to call for a crisis… read more

Intensive ABA, Should We Do It?

After a long time being on the waiting list, we have finally been offered the public ABA therapy service for our 4.5 years old son. But the service is center-based and intensive, which means that he is going to miss much of the daycare time that he really enjoys. Any recommendation if we should try this service or look for something else?

About our son's situation: He is communicating but has a speech delay and has a problem with social communication, especially with his peers. He does not have… read more

My Little Boy Is Refusing To Do Anything He Does Not Want To Do

In school he has always been cooperative. Now when there is math or writing (which he HATES) he puts his head on his desk and will not participate. Teacher tried charts reward, encouragement , schedule and nothing motivates him. At home he will not take his plate from the table to sink or anything else we ask of him. He says no no no and nothing motivates him.

His wonderful ABA therapist is having the same reaction when she has something for him to do. If he likes it he will do it. If it is… read more

Bedtime Meltdowns Everyday. Is There Any Way To Avoid Them, Or Even Reduce The Intensity?

I would have to say that putting my daughters to bed at night is one of the most difficult, miserable, and arduous tasks we face in our family each day. My older daughter will be drawing, or finishing watching a movie, or something else she really enjoys and happy as a clam. The minute I say “Okay girls, it’s time to brush your teeth and get to bed!” the screaming, stomping feet, and other unpleasant behaviors begin. It inevitably turns into an all out mess. These bedtime meltdowns are… read more

My Son Is Jumping Off Desks At School

Any tips? Today his 1:1 aide told me he’s been doing it for a while now. Do you guys have any tips I can give her to help redirect him? Thank you !!

Have Any Experience With Vocalizations With Every Action?

My 2 year old is not verbal at this point and makes a vocalization with each action - turning a page, stacking blocks, bouncing a ball, etc. Has anyone else experienced that?

Why Does My Dentist Require A Papoose Board For My Dental Visits I Do Have Autism I Wiggle ..?

Auditory Processing Disorder- Do Any Of Your Kids Or Yourself Have It ?

I think I might have it. What are the signs and how were you diagnosed with it ?