I see other kids want a drivers license, hunting license, buying things related to their hobbies etc and taking steps to do it. Mine says she wants to drive but won't open the book, wants her HS diploma but won't do the work etc. I am very goal oriented so this is very hard to wrap my mind around.

Any apps or suggestions to improve fine motor movements

Where can I find invisible ear buds ?

I need to here from parents that have tried Abilify with there child's mood and /or aggression. My son is 17 and will be starting it on Monday. What are common side effects? How fast does it start to work?

I am looking for advice regarding service and companion dogs. If anyone has experience in this area I would be very gratefu to hear from you.
What is the difference between service dogs and companion dogs?
Where are their places to get a dog who are reliable, have well trained dogs etc?
I have heard there are very long waiting list. Does anyone have experience in getting a dog from overseas?
Does anyone have a dog that would be for sale?

Have spent every waking hour trying to figure out how to deal with my little guys behavior. It has spiked since around the time change and not gettng any better. In the last 6wks at school he has been sent to the principals office 3 times. :( He has 2 other boys in his class who are usually up to no good and he copies them and constantly gets in trouble. He is overly hyper in class and is not listening. At home it's been a constant struggle to get him to behave. I hate spending the day… read more

So I just got a thing in the mail for jury duty. I think it would be awesome, personally. My problem is, I have absolutely no friends or even acquaintances or family with in 600 miles. Kids are in school from 9-3. But jury duty can have the possibility of lasting several days. Is having a low functions child with autism and no one to care for him and get kids off the bus a reasonable ... Reason... To be excused from jury duty??? My only othe option would be, to keep my teenage son home from… read more

My son has been having some bad habits. Hitting throwing things yelling ect. We may be putting him on meds. Other parents I spoke with said it made a difference for the better when they did this. What are your thoughts? Hope you all have a blessed day.