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I have a question for parents who have or had a high functioning, fully verbal autistic preschooler. My little boy has been in ABA since March and has made amazing gains, so much so that there are days I feel he doesn't even fit his diagnosis anymore, or that he could lose it at some point. So much joint attention and interaction with us, his family, so much affection, eye contact, you name it. He has no behavior issues, and no sensory issues. He tested at 4 yrs old in receptive and expressive… read more
It wasn't as early as I would have liked it to be. He wasn't diagnosed until he was 5 1/2.
I was diagnosed with Autism shortly after he was. I felt that he was perfectly normal - and had sleep… read more
My MIL told me her chiropractor has a 9 year old patient that is coming for therapy for his autism. She says he was having trouble with wetting his pants during the day and focus and has improved in both areas. Just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with this? Our son has ASD and has trouble with focus.
Thanks,
Amy
@A MyAutismTeam Member Many years ago, my wife and I started chiropractic care for our then-11yo son with a hope of helping some tactile issues (he didn't like the feeling of his clothes and/or… read more
Please send techniques for dealing with impulsive aggression from my 5 yr old towards his siblings and me. THis is a daily occurance and i find that when we're all together it is always me trying to stop him from hurting others.
Like all behavior you need to figure out the function, before you can find a solution. Is it attention? is it release of energy (nervous, anger)? Is is to get access to something or avoid something… read more
Alright, My 16yo (to be 17yo) Son allows me to help brush all his teethe except his Front ones. I was able to get that far by Using a "spin Brush" and "Sensodyne" Toothpaste or another Toothpaste that is for Sensitive Teeth. Now we are stuck. We cannot get to the Front Teeth because the Tightens his Lips over those teeth. Has anyone a Suggestion to overcome this Behavior?
Maybe he just likes the way the brush feels on his lips? My baby girl has had ABA for brushing teeth. I just brush her lips first and then we do the teeth. It took a lot of work to get there but now… read more
Very new to all of this....one of the recommendations my son rec'd w/ his diagnosis was to consider ABA therapy. Our insurance covers it (partial)...what does it entail? Is it worth it?
He just turned 4 (yesterday) and is in school for 1/2 days 5 days a week and in a preschool program for 1/2 day on Tues & Thurs.
Thank you all so much...this has been very insightful!
lots of fats helps. Cut back on sugars and high carbs. We also use a weighted blanket and give your kid as much physical exercise as possible. If your child tends to be extremely hyper sometimes… read more
He will keep food in his mouth for as long as I let him. I try to dig it out after a certain period of time.
@A MyAutismTeam Member I shared a link a while back ago that goes over every single sensory category with ASD/SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Let me see if I can find it. It will help you… read more
I’m worried he might climb over the fence after and we cannot find him
I recommend exercisers that work on the individual fingers, like grip masters. https://prohands.net/
Here is a website, just to give you the idea of what I am talking about. Musicians use these to… read more
I've been cleaning poop off the floors a d walls for 15 or so months every single day. There was a period of defeat when i just couldnt take it. I quit for a period of time and now stuck with cleaning old poop off of a wall. Nothing is working. Any tips? I know its disgusting a d im so angry i have up but i want it clean and ready to start the process again of keeping up.
My kiddo did the same thing with poop. It was frustrating, but eventually he stopped doing it. Disinfectant, rubber gloves and deep breaths.
I wish I could find the answer. My son went out for a walk and forgot to take a drink and pinched water from the shop the weekend. He told his sister about who told me. I sat him down and asked him… read more
