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What do you encourage for independent play. Be have drawing and puzzles down but can't seem to find anything else she'll take interest in. She's almost 3 and electronics are not an option at this time.
Musicial instruments is a thought. I'd love for her to learn to play something. :)
Pro's, Con's ? Love to hear thoughts and comments!!
I dont think you can ignore the name autism because everyone else will be looking at that
funding, services, also zero in on that
Goals has not been reach in 5years school change nothing to help.
Did either of you go to get your child accessed to see what level of need they require? If not, you need to. There are special schools for the children who are in need. They need to have speech… read more
Overnight diapers.
Still leaks through
Help!
Children can't totally control their need to go until puberty I know it sounds far out but it's not really. I remember a kid in 4th grade had an accident in class kid terrorized him for it. I recall… read more
My insurance is NJ based but we live in PA. My insurance requires provider to be NJ based. Either NJ based with offices in PA or willing to travel to serve Philadelphia suburbs
sorry didn't finish. Or contact different BCBAs and ask if they provide consultative services and/or supervision…then contact universities in your area about BCBA students who would be willing to work… read more
Wyatt use to eat anything. Grilled cheese, pizza, Mac and cheese etc now he only eats a select few things. Any tip?
We are right now in Okinawa Japan with USMc and will be goin to mcrd SD. Issue one they don't have housing available and idk the area at all to find an apartment, and issue two we might end up living in a hotel for over a month. That means Wyatt wouldn't get any ST, or OT for two months. So we were thinking of living apart me in Wisconsin my husband in Cali. Thoughts? We also… read more
I can only kinda help on the food thing ...
There's a book called something like "Just Take a Bite" that has some good info in it. What helps with my daughter is to put something she usually will… read more
I just started using essential oils on my son and noticed a big difference in his attitude and the way he is able to focus now....I was wondering if anybody else has used them
We use essential oils with my son and they are awesome
Did any one enroll their kids with autism in epic home schooling that is internet based tution free k-12 grades? Any success? My 9 years-old attend SDC at local public school. School district wants to send her to a non public school/SLDC that is far from my home. I was thinking of Epic.
I'd be careful about the charter school you look to enroll your child in. Some online charter schools are fantastic while others are simply terrible. Many students of online charter schools are doing… read more
SSI will not cover the cost of an apartment and expenses. I know HUD has some programs out there, but I understand there is a minimum income involved and our young adults do not make the cut based on their SSI only.
Am hoping some other paretns are out there and would like to explore options for their young adult women. Am thinking a two bedroom apartment with supports in place to help them. Anyone with any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!
Yes, she is starting up a new home in her area for a several young men. We had spoken about starting another for Rebecca, but once again, I do not have the funding...would have to raise funds… read more
I am thinking about getting an autism therapy dog for my daughter. Does anyone have any advice?
It is based in California but it doesn't matter where you live.
