April 21, 2012 is the first annual walk for Autism that Austin MN has ever done. I have tried to collect donations from the neighbors and such but as we all know most people in the general public have no clue what Autism really is. So, any how if all my friends at My Autism team could donate one to five dollors the support would be greatly appreciated. Please refer to the information below for a donation. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! April is Autism awareness month please join us in supporting Destinie… read more

My son won't use is Ipad, because he cannot watch TV, or exit the screen and choose what he wants to watch he as no interest on the Ipad. I brought the Ipad mainly for communication not that I want allow him to watch is shows however I want him to realize that the main purpose of the Ipad is for communicating his needs. Also if you guys can recommend any cheap/free apps that are great for receptive/expressive language along with any games that would be appreciated
Any suggestions on how to get… read more

My 13 yo DD with Asperger's has learned the art of faking showers. She goes in the bathroom and .... ? She comes out with her hair wet but has not stepped into the shower let alone used soap. Short of taking her into the shower physically I do not see a solution. She smells awful and even the school has commented on it. The Psychiatrist has not had any input. Charts and schedules don't seem to help. I have been told "she's 13" " This is what they do at 13..."

My son loves to eat and eats quite a few things, but he will regurgitate his food and seems to be eating it a second time ( so gross I know). I don't know why he does this or even how to stop it, any ideas would be great.

I think dressing well but he still prefers his old clothes which can be short - trousers

Does anyone else have a problem with their kids putting too much food in their mouth at once? Little Man will literally put almost an entire half sandwich in his mouth at once and then try to chew it up. Is this an autism/sensory thing? That possibility just occured to me today but I don't know if there's actually a connection there. Anyone else have experience with this?

My daughter has been dignosed with aspesgers and autism. Shes about to be 6. And my 4 year old has some of the same symtoms but shes worse when it comes to melt downs. My 6 year old holds her ears and bawls, while my four year old cant coop unless she has touch. She will scream and throw fits and pull her hair. My 6 year old needs to be alone or she every now and then needs hugs and she has a hard time in social things. She rather be a lone most of the time or some times she wants to play with… read more

My daughter will not wear socks. She cries and has a really bad reaction if I try to put them on her. Her shoes and feet smell terrible. I know it seems silly but I don't know what to do about it. I have washed her shoes, but it seems to make the smell worse. I am at the point where I have to get her new shoes at least once a month or more because the smell is awful. Has anyone had this issue and if so is there a certain pair of socks that might be more comfortable then others for her or should… read more

it seem like my son might have senory issues at night. Does any children with ASD to wake up in middle night crying? My little man use a weight blanket.