Applied to the IHSS program since now im really in need for help but never thought i had to pay a fee so they could the paper work process.
I didn’t pay for anything. I only paid to get fingerprinted.
My daughter was born 28 weeks prem. She was diagnosed with ADHD and ASD in November 2023. She’s 5 years old and does present with poor executive functioning skills and has been doing OT for the past 2 years but now we need to start Speech Therapy to assist with her expressive language. Any advice on what sort of speech therapist with specific skills that they have done would help so much! Does DIR floor time and Ayes Sensory Integration assist in helping a kiddie with ASD. Thanks so much 😊
Was your child a micro preemie? Did they have anything like a Grade III brain bleed? The downside is you generally get stuck with whatever OT they have or s, l, p, but what you can try and do is stack… read more
Our son has been on it and i haven't noticed much of a difference. At school hes been even more aggressive at times. Hes taking 750mg/day and he weighs 160. Hes gained a lot since hes been on it… read more
my daughter has severe PICA. she will eat anything..... literally! any ideas on something she can stim with that she cant eat that is bendable? she likes straight things like string, shoe laces, chew necklace/bracelet, yarn, straws etc. But she will eat them all.!!!!!!
thank you!
Our son is non speaking but does FC so he told us when we moved to Vancouver Island from Manitoba, that everything was perfect but he had to work. So he is now doing 4 newspaper routes but all in one day. Because people speak to him and he doesn't answer, we accompany him on all the routes. I'm 76 and there are days when I am finding it tough. So I would like to get him another job where he could work on his own without our being present. Also, he only receives 8cents a paper so that is a lot of… read more
I was lucky to work in a space by myself. That worked great but not everyone can.
My son likes fast songs and am looking for new songs to play for him and anything recommended will be good - thanks for taking time for response(s)
My son favorite song is happy by Pharrell and lazy song by Bruno Mars
I'm looking for the best southern state with the best resources. We're trying not to move back to Ohio, but we're not receiving much help where we're at.
Not southern but I saw one individual say they were considering moving north. I can say that having my child involved with MMCC (Margaret Murphys Center for Children) has been awesome in Maine. We… read more
Does anyone recommend a certain multivitamin? I see a bunch of different vitamins that contains extra omega 3's, iron, etc. My daughter is a picky eater so i know she doesn't get all the nutrients she needs. She will only eat gummy vitamins. We have tried the flinstones kind but they seem a little bit too hard to chew. I will talk with her MD and see what he thinks but i thought i'd try here as well...thanks!
Thank you for the responses! I think i may give the Omega3 supplement a try. If she lets me give it to her.
Why is it so hard to find ABA therapy in NJ. I don’t know if I’m not looking in the wrong places or if it should normally take over a month just to get a response from insurance? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you ❤️
Unfortunately Insurance companies are never in a rush to help. I grew up in NJ but back in the 80’s autism was unheard of. I have heard that NJ now has a very large population of ASD kids so this… read more
With 3 special need children and hubby on the spectrum too (just not diagnosed yet) I am at my braking point… I Can’t accomplish anything :( I always have to intervene to divide the crowd. I can’t make phone calls without them screaming bloody murder. I can’t even pass in front of a mirror and look at my reflection as they automatically ask ‘Are you leaving???’ with a tone of panic in their voice. Me and my husband can’t EVER talk, even at night when they are ‘supposed’ to sleep .. Our basement… read more
I do have some friends that I can talk to. But they aren’t in a disposition to be able to ‘help’ sadly. Being able to share here tho, with people who do understand makes it less alone :) thank you for… read more