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Aba or school?

My daughter has several cavities. She has gotten fillings before. The dentist said that she needs to brush and floss. They also said that milk has sugar in it and she needs to drink more water instead of milk. I feel guilty because I forget to remind her to brush her teeth and we don’t keep up with flossing at all.

Davis currently isn't taking any, but I'd like some info on how u went about getting them and personal experiences. His tantrums and constant yelling are getting worse as he's aging. He has good days and bad days but never in between. He gets to the point where I'm concerned that he'll really injure himself or someone around him. I feel like if he just slowed down a little it would help and maybe he'll und
erstand what's really going on.

I’ve heard that too much screen time causes autism. And that you can improve autism by spending more time with your child.

As a parent who will soon have a working young adult child starting soon and I don't want him to lose his SSI if any of you parents or anyone who understands that my question is for example like do you work two days or just the weekend from what-to-what hours. I definitely continue with his therapy.

I work in early childhood education and while we can’t diagnose we can screen and refer. I did our screenings on my daughter and with the results consulted for a screening and have been placed on a wait list. Unfortunately in our area the wait list is almost 2 years long. I am struggling to get support from those around us as it’s hard for them to believe she would have autism. My parents especially, I know it’s contributing to outdated views. Any advice?

With 3 special need children and hubby on the spectrum too (just not diagnosed yet) I am at my braking point… I Can’t accomplish anything :( I always have to intervene to divide the crowd. I can’t make phone calls without them screaming bloody murder. I can’t even pass in front of a mirror and look at my reflection as they automatically ask ‘Are you leaving???’ with a tone of panic in their voice. Me and my husband can’t EVER talk, even at night when they are ‘supposed’ to sleep .. Our basement… read more

Do you feel like you’re doing the right thing? Like you know what to do? Like you’ve got this?

I am having a hard time getting Liam's liquid hydroxine refilled. He won't swallow pills. Walmart said they are not doing business w that drug manufacturer any more due to pricing...... I called 2 other pharmacies and it is on back order at 2 places for the whole pharmacy with an indefinite wait time. The best I could do was get a partial fill with an indefinite wait time for the rest..... I am not really clear what the actual issue is as each pharmacy says something different. It is an as… read more