Anyone Ever Lose Friends Because Of Their Child's Autism?
I had a friend that this past year was also my sons preschool teacher. During the year I never really noticed that she seemed like she became real distant. The other teacher had mentioned to me that my friend did not really know how to handle Kade when he had his meltdowns. I honestly did not say anything I figured my friend would ask me if she needed help I trusted her and Kade seemed happy enough with school. So now that school has been out two months for Kade and the lack of text messages… read more
First of all, maybe your son needs special teachers who are trained to deal with children with special needs. Speak with the school! Request that your child be placed in classes where the teachers are… read more
How To Help My Son Make Friends?
my son is 16 years old, he can speak is funny and friendly. yet doesn't have friends. I always talk to parents to see if they want to get together so the kids can watch a movie or play some video games but they all give excuses i'm tired.
Am I the only one who wants their kid to have a social life? is sad when my son asks me call him I want to go to his house. It just breaks my heart
For younger folks you might look into The Center for Social Thinking. If you are not in San Jose, you can still look on the web site for resource materials and perhaps for a therapist in your area… read more
How Do I Help My 21 Year Old, High Functioning Boy Make Friends?
My 21 year old wants friends so bad, and he has so much to offer, I just don't know what to do, or how to go about helping him meet people, and make friends. Does anyone have any ideas?
Yeah, I know. He wants to meet friends, but won't put himself out there, so I am stumped
Do Your Children Have Friends Who Are On The Spectrum ?
This is a feel good question, I want to give hope to those who worry their child won't have friends. my son has a few friends who are also on the spectrum . They frequently get together at my house .They are all quirky in their own way , and yet the same . They don't have normal teenage converstaions, but they do have spirited converstaions about things that matter. They argue with each other and get angry and frusrated and the next day can't wait to do it all again. Society doesn't have to… read more
1 friend in his private school.
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My son who is almost 15, has a new friend at school that he wants to come over and hang out or sleep over. But my son is grounded per say until he cleans his mess up in the den, his bedroom, and his bathroom. This is his first school friend, should I clean it up so he can have company, or keep waiting for him to clean it up? What do I do?
I will team up with And clean The room together. My son likes when we do it together because he does not seem overwhelmed.
Does Anyone Use Cbd Oil For Your Childs Stress/ Anxiety And Violent Behavior? Does It Help? Any Side Effects? Thanks
I say just be careful.
Is It Me Or Is It Him?
Presume you have a relationship with someone diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, I would appreciate as objective answers as possible please. I want to know if I am the only one who has these feelings.
Do you consider your Autistic child to be different in a special way that gives or has given them a unique perspective on life, that they have something special to offer the world?
Do you feel your child possesses skills that are advanced above typical children and if so what are they?
Do you… read more
I love that analogy you used there. This is the dilemma of our lives now that we are mothers of PEARLS. A sweet and noble sacrificial dilemma that makes me love my son even more. This is a part of… read more
My Son Who Is 14, With PDD-NOS With ADHD, Was Caught Skipping School. What Our Some Others Thoughts On Discipline?
I am afraid of depression setting in, if I ground him and take things away. I want him to know that, this is not allowed. Now he is homebound for the next 6 weeks by the schools choice.
Yes charter schools have the same rules as public schools, because they are a public school and receive public funding. I work for one, and my daughter has attended one
But you are right sometimes… read more
Anyone Have Success In Eliminating Paper / Book Ripping?
We've already tried a bunch of different things without success. I suspect there's a complex reason on why my son does this because so far, none of our theories have worked.
So are there any success stories?
My friend has 15 year old son who doesn't know how to rip paper, He has a problem with his shredder so he asked his son to rip the documents and he didn't know what to do.
My boy rips papers… read more
What Are Your Feelings On Registering Your Child With Law Enforcement To Alert First Responders Of Your Child's Condition?
I'm doing a little research for a training our group is putting on in cooperation with the Weber County Sheriff's Office here in Utah. The idea here is to provide first responders and parents the necessary information they need to properly address a situation that might arise with our children in the event they need assistance from our first responders. I would like to get your feedback in whether you would feel comfortable with registering your child with your local first responders. The goal… read more
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