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My 12-year-old is dangerously aggressive and the meds that worked for years no longer work now that he's hit puberty. Our team is talking about admitting him to an in-patient program for 30 days to safely work him off of the medications he is taking and then add in new medications that might work better for him. Have any of you ever hospitalized your child for a med wash? What was your experience? Would you recommend it? I'm worried that the hospital experience will traumatize him, but I'm also… read more
I know this may sound like a dumb question but when the med wash happens at the hospital/ or treatment center, would / is the parent allowed to stay with their child ? This has been brought up to us… read more
This is the solution that has worked for my child. He is 10 years old. This has worked for him for about 3 years. Prior to that, he had other medications but they did not work or had side effects… read more
Any apps or suggestions to improve fine motor movements
Dexteria Jr.-Fine Motor Skills Development App. Our OT adviced us it's really helpful.
I am interested in signing up my daughter for swimming lessons. She loves the water and I notice that she tries to float on her own, but I am not sure If she is capable of succeeding in that due to her lack of listening skills. Is there any other mothers out there that has a child with autism and has them in swimming lessons?
My ASD boy has loved the water since he was little. Baths are his favorite time of the day. He is an amazing swimmer and love his swimming lessons. The worst that can happen is that it does not… read more
Looking for P2P experiences....positive behavioral implementations and of course our failures((those help others find what works quicker!!!)) thanks in advance for your advice...and have a blessed and safe weekend with your kiddos!
Max nearly drown last week at a friend's house with a locked back door and pool fence in place, following some older kids outside. He lowered himself feet first into the deep end and would have drown if his 7 year old sister hadn't pulled him out and wrestled him to the ground (he was determined to get back in the pool). I'm wondering if swim safety classes (like where they learn to fall in and float with clothes on) would be beneficial. I'm concerned that even if he goes through the classes he… read more
We did two things. We have a non profit that matches university students with life guard training with special needs children for one to one lessons. Our YMCA also offers one to one swimming lessons… read more
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 son is taking ABA therapy at home and his BT is not experienced and I feel like I am loosing time:/ I can't decide home vs. Clinic therapy can you share your experineces please. Thank you
Thanks Turtleteen. I will talk with the supervisor.
Oo I like that idea, he gets very excited about very active activities like that, noticing cracks etc
Winter/snow is coming and I don't know what winter jacket to get my son. He is still in a car seat so I like it to be thin and waterproof but keep him warm. He love putting jackets on and refuses to take them off even if his cheeks are flushed with warmth and we are indoors.
