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My high functioning Aspergers son is 24 years old and a senior at a 4 year college, majoring in Communications. He aspires to work with Transmedia. Other than schedule reminders and dealing with over stimulation during discussions of controversial topics, his biggest problem in college is other people "trolling" him. During the first day of class on 8/26/13, a student stepped out of class and called the police claiming that my son's hand flapping resembled a gun holding gesture and that he… read more
If you didn't speak with the director of the equity office, do that. If you did, I'd take it to the dean responsible for equity.
Is there anyone here with adult children who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders? Our son suffers from daily nausea, acid reflux, bloating, gas pain, etc. There are numerous gastroenterologist who treat autistic children but once your child becomes an adult, it is very hard to find help for them.
I have a lot of trouble with stomach. This has resulted in being in diapers.
My oldest son has Anxiety and ADHD. While I have zero knowledge of OCD ... what makes sense when dealing with anxiety is to keep them feeling relaxed and safe. In my opinion - anxiety, OCD and ADHD… read more
Please do not ignore physical health when dealing with mental health problems is message I would like noted by others and professionals - not to abuse or neglect someone with mental health issues - case appearing which refers to this but I have not included
you described my life!!! My daughter was diagnosed 3 years ago with severe autism non-verbal and unable to walk. Every day I blame myself thinking did I cause this? That’s where my mental health… read more
I find sympathy offensive. I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me or my situation. My child is still my greatest blessing despite his disability and challenges and I was chosen to be his mother. I… read more
My daughter will be up all day with no nap and then stay up all night till 5am or so. She will wake at 11am and do it all again. She will not take melatonin, we have tried all forms. She has to be tired. She is more grumpy and gets frustrated easily!
My son sees a behavioral pediatrician. My son take trazadone to help him sleep. Another of doctors recommend melatonin but melatonin can cause seizures. Which some kids on the spectrum and ADHD can… read more
We are planning a family reunion and would like advice on travel in an airplane. Info on recent travels is what I am looking for. We want to go to New York next year and would like to start planning. Any advice, travel info, best times to leave from Chicago, which airline, benefits for disabled people would be greatly appreciated.
@Samala-Thank you for that information. I really wish I could drive for 13 hours but I am the only transportation and nobody else has traveled for that length of time. Also, in July, we took the twins… read more
Such as gas,bloating and constipation and knows what to do about it?
We just started digestive enzymes, I think it's helping his bloated belly
