Hello, we've heard great things about the school districts in Irvine. My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with moderate ASD. She's been in a special day class in San Leandro, CA and has been in every type of service since she was initially diagnosed (private OT, ABA, Speech and music therapy). The school has offered the basics, and not even OT! After sending letters she will finally have an assessment. She is transitioning to Kinder. At this point we are willing to move wherever services are… read more
I cannot help you with good schools in Irvine. But I can tell you. California has a lot of fantastic laws that protect parents, especially when it comes to getting records And most importantly all the… read more
Hi, I am also in California. My son is not yet school aged, but I was just hoping to offer some resources. Have you been in touch with Regional Centers? https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/ That is where I… read more
It's been 5 months since my 3 years old son was diagnosed with ASD and he will start soon getting ABA 🙂
The ABA provider is recommending us 25h/week (center+home based). He will be starting as well a bridge ABA classroom at the public school in September (+25h weekly too)
I am very nervous that if we go for this total plan he is going to get too much 1:1 therapy, too intensive and too restrictive, and with no time left for spontaneous interactions and family life. He is social and verbal,… read more
@A MyAutismTeam Member can you please update about your kid's progress with intensive home+ center based ABA? We are starting intensive ABA in same way after doing only 10 hours of aba at home… read more
What age did you notice something was wrong?
15-18mo I noticed words starting to decrease. I also noticed my little one like to spin objects (contantly).
Potty training may be the death of me..ahhh!
Potty-training is the hardest!!!Even with NP children....Good luck....
I am about to go against doctor's advice and use melatonin. Not to put her to sleep but put her back to sleep when she wakes up . What amount should I give a two year old
Hi Monie,
I hope your still getting success.
Melatonin probably wouldn’t work in your situation. It only works if you’re trying to sleep.
For us it only helps get my daughter to sleep not keep… read more
@A MyAutismTeam Member I can play by ear, too :) I can play a lot of the music from Sonic games as well as the Super Mario music 😊
I am having a hard time accepting my new life with this diagnosis. No one understand but my friend.who has a daughter on the spectrum. Anyone have any tips for acceptance
My son is 22 and I won't sugarcoat things:it is not easy.BUT by God's grace and the support of many people I take each day as it comes.I cry a lot ...but that is ok because those tears clear up toxins… read more
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 is 13 1/2, severely Autistic and nonverbal. She loves outdoor activities -anything really physical, which is great. She wants to be outside all the time. The problem is when she is inside, she doesn't seem to know how to or want to entertain herself. She doesn't watch TV, or even You Tube videos. (She used to like YouTube). She will sometimes color, mainly with other people (visitors) like the Respite care person who comes a few hours a month. I suggest things like jigsaw puzzles… read more
I do t know your daughter personally but I have three just trying to think of maybe something she might want to do like play with make up or making cakes my kids like to stir the batter forever. Also… read more