My mother in law is a cosmetologist, and apparently one of her clients does horse therapy in our area with special needs kids... Like went to school for it... Has anyone had any experience with this? What did you think? Likes? Dislikes? My daughter (7 years old) loves horses and I think would love just horseback riding lessons. The therapy is much more expensive which is ok, I just am not sure what it will teach her that she doesn't already know about animals/horses. I guess I'm trying to decide… read more

I am living in Malaysia
The definition of homeschool here is a center setup with small number of students. (Homeschool here may have different definition to most other countries, where it means strictly doing studies in own home).

My son is 7 years old, high functioning autism. Currently placed in nursery (preschool daycare)
- Childhood Appraxia of speech (now can say one word or regular word)
- Still doesn't know how to talk or communicate with peers
- not a picky eater.
- doesn't have any… read more

I am a mother of a 2.5 yr old boy that everyone I've talked to or asked has agreed they think he has autism, including his doctor. We have been waiting almost a year just to get an appointment from the specialist to get him diagnosed. He is nonverbal and in language classes and help me grow program but nothing specifically to help him with his autistic signs because he hasn't been diagnosed yet. Is there anything else I can do to get him help sooner or even a diagnosis sooner then the year to… read more

I recently found a Hippotherapy center that is near my parent's home - and being as we are big horse lovers and my son loves animals and being in motion I am really interested in it. Anyone have any experiences with this?

My 5 year old son suspected hogh functioning Autism. We are living in a place where no therapist is avaolable can any one help us in getting a preformed plan

I would like to know what therapys your children have been offered to help them cope, I raised concerns about my son at 22 months he is now 3 and apart from 4 speech lessons has had no other help. thank you

He is going to be 7 end of the year.

Started recognizing A- Z about one year ago - 5 to 6 yrs old

Can recognize and say shape of square, circle, triangle
Can recognize 1 to 10.
Basic vocabs are fine, though limited - cat, car, house, flower, fan, etc etc.....

Had also started basic phonics for him about 4 months ago, results had been rather inconsistent and tend to forget easily, and also has tendency to keep repeating confused sounds -
at , ap, ick, all..

Just started to try spelling… read more

My son loves our family dog, but our little 12lb doggie is very hyper and can't sit still for more than 2 seconds, so he's not very reliable when it comes to calming tantrums or teaching appropriate social skills. I've read research and it seems that there's mounting evidence that the presence of dogs (in certain cases), can help teach some autistic children empathy, appropriate social behaviors and responsibility.

Hi dear fellow parents
I wish to hear your thoughts and opinions as I am still undecided, even though every case is different, all opinions will be highly appreciated.

In Malaysia, biomedical is still limited, its about 6 hours drive away from my house. Very long waiting list, to make an appointment, need to be about 4 months in advance. And believe its pricey.

About my son -
- He's turning 7 soon
- Diagnosed at around 3 yrs old, high functioning autism.
- Some very mild stimming behavior… read more