Autism
Questions + Answers
Homeschooling a nonverbal child?
As we wait for everything to get set up here in AZ, I want to homeschool Little D. What are somethings you have tried? How do you incorporate life skills with math, language arts, science, and history?
Houston
Hi everyone
We are having to relocate once again, and I wanted to see if anyone has had any luck with private schools in the Houston Texas area. Is there a grant or some sort of a program that helps cover private school fees? Does Medicaid cover ABA? My son is 6 years old and needs a lot of assistance. Trying to find the right fit for him.
Hi, I’m wondering what people’s experiences with ABA have been like. We are scheduled to start on Mon. Also, what are experiences with meds?
Does anyone have a teen/adult on spectrum who drives?
If there are teens/adults on the spectrum who drive and have a Driver's License. How are they taught, how is the written taken?
Intensive ABA program in/around Boston,MA
Hi all. I’m based in the UK but have family in Boston MA and I’ll like to know if there are any multidisciplinary programs with intensive ABA, speech and language and OT summer programs I can enrol my son in? I’ve found a great one in FL but would rather save the cost on accommodation so would like something similar in MA. Any suggestions would be wonderful
Coping with a spouse in the spectrum?
So my husband Michael has undiagnosed Aspergers Syndrome, as well as my (diagnosed) child. His rigidities are really annoying me lately and I have been lashing out at him, even though I know he has issues. I wish I was more accepting and knew how to accommodate his needs. I really at this point just need to understand how to fix our marriage. He needs to understand how his behavior looks to others and I need to understand how he sees the world. He also has a hard time… read more
@A MyAutismTeam Member Yes, I am currently talking to a psychologist who specializes in autism and marriage, and I am speaking to lots of autistic… read more
Group home protocol question.
If you do not have guardianship of your adult autistic, is it true that group homes have to basically honor the autistic adult's wishes when it comes to taking their meds and showering and they are not obligated to ensure that the adult in fact takes his meds and showers?
im in louisville ky and im having a very hard time finding a dme that carrys weighted blankets and lap pads that are civered under medicaid.
Who homeschools their child? Can you please tell me something positive about homeschooling?
I’m seriously contemplating homeschooling my 10 year old daughter- every summer my daughter has to “recover” from school. But by November we have serious regression and delays in milestones which were achieved previously. She always is bullied and isolated as well- September and October are great but I can see the sensory overload build-
I’ve never been able to get schools to listen to what she needs so it’s a full time… read more
