I find that giving into him might be making things worse. His anger has spiked and when we had company it was too much stimulation to tree decorate. I would like some advice on what would work with fixations and anger fits?? I don't like holding him down for shots at the drs. Ect.

Help my ex wont give my son his meds on the weekends or vacation time he has him. so my son goes days without it and comes home more upset and violent with his sisters and me. I have try to talk to his father about making sure that he gets it but got told that he can give it to himself which the doctor says no because of where he is on the spectrum. I have tired talking to DFCS where I live and got told they cant do anything because I have the child most of the time. What else can I do because… read more

I'm looking at getting my son a new pediatrician in the macomb county area that specialized with kiddos on the spectrum. My son current ped I love dont get me wrong but hes not been very helpful with tips/trick for helping me with my son, and won't give any medicine to help either with the hyperactiveness lack of sleep until hes evaluated. He wont be evaluated until sometime in nov give or take a few months.

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

This inquiry is for those who have adult sons or daughters receiving state aide. Our son was able to receive adult services before the age of 21. He attends an adult day program, but we also were able to receive funding for support services. We put in our budget for the moment 10 hours a week ( either all on one weekend day or splitting it up). This is different than respite services. Does anyone know any internet sites that advertise positions for suppport staff? We do not have anyone in mind… read more

We just moved to Rockwall , Texas and out looking for a good pediatric psychiatrist for our son who is autistic with ADHD and OCD , does anyone have any recommendations for a Dr in the Dallas area ?

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