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Any Good Resources For Folks With Chromosome 16p11.2 Duplication Or Parents With Children With This Genetic Variation?
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I just found out that my 19 month old has this variation (through a chromosome microarray). There seems to be more information related to 16p11.2 deletion over the duplication. Anyone else's child have this? Can I hear from your experiences? We are slated to see a geneticist in September. Thanks in advance!

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Oh my gosh-thank you so much for this!

Chicago Public Elementary Schools
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Hi, we are moving to Chicago this summer and searching for a neighborhood with a good elementary school around. My son has moderate autism and has been thriving since he started ABA and special education at 3. Based on my research so far, it seems that we should not expect the same level of educational services from Chicago Public Schools as what we have now here in Boston. But I would love to know if any of you have had some positive experience with CPS concerning your child's special… read more

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A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi Cate2, we no longer live in the area, but I heard some nice things about public schools in suburban cities north of Chicago. Good luck!

How Do I Start Building Family And Friends Support Network?
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Hello everyone
We are at the very beginning of our journey... Since testing takes time, I wanted to be proactive and do as much as I can on my own and with help of our family and friends. How do I introduce them to the issue? How do I ask for appropriate help and support? What is the right thing to say and what is not? Is it ok to ask for monetary help (costs of therapy, dietary supplements, therapeutic accessories, etc) if yes, how to do so in a delicate manner
Thank you for all of your… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

Ok, I get where you're coming from. I agree, then just an honest approach will be best. Throughout that whole time with my kids, I just presented everything very matter if factly to people
Thanks,… read more

Our Son Obsesses On Light Switches And Ceiling Fans, To The Point Where He Ignores Everything Else. Need Advice.
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Our 4 year old son with HFA 1 is supposed to be potty training but he spends every second of every session asking for the lights to be turned off and on and off and on and off and on and commenting as to whether the bathroom exhaust fan is on or off. When near switches, he will flip them off and on repeatedly, stimming in between, for half an hour sometimes and during this time we cannot get his attention for anything. Almost two months of potty training has produced no progress. We are… read more

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I was really worried around that age that preschools and daycares would not take my son because he was not potty trained. Fortunately, the places in my area seemed to expect to be working with kids… read more

Help / Recommendations For Potty Training
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Hi. our almost 5 years old is still struggling with potty training. No progress over the past 12 months, 5-6 accidents per day. We are really struggling and it is preventing him from going to pre-school, which he needs for his development (and our sanity). He can handle pee but he has absolutely zero idea for #2. We are not getting any help whatsoever from the pediatrician, OT etc. The traditional techniques don't work at all. He screams and fight back when we ask him to go on the potty, even… read more

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A MyAutismTeam Member

Sometimes you have to do things for their own good, regardless on how they feel, and after a few times they will accept the positive changes.

Suggestions On Integrated Vs. "regular" Preschools?
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Our son is 3, Dx with PDD. This year he is going to a regular preschool with his therapists pushing into the classroom. He is progressing but the school district is suggesting I look into integrated preshools for him. I have not been impressed by the ones I have interviewed so far.

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Your welcome. Let me know if have any more questions.

Potty Training Regression?
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We took a week long vacation and oldest would not go on the potty the entire time. He wasn’t proficient before we left but he would have dry diapers often and pee almost immediately when we would put him on the potty every 1-2hrs. I expected him to regress on vacation, it tends to trigger a lot of things with him. (More stimming/sensory seeking, sleeplessness, eats less and is more picky, etc.) but we’ve been home for awhile now and he still won’t go on the potty. He intentionally holds it and… read more

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We got lucky with a preschool that accepted him without him having to be potty trained

Still Undecided About Preschool
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We are still trying to make a decision as to whether we should send our son to a private preschool or to the special needs preschool in our district. Has anyone tried any other alternatives for preschool or tried a co-op preschool?
Does anyone have any recommendations of private preschools in the Los Angeles/ Pasadena area that cater to special needs kidos?

A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you guys! We are considering the shadow option or possibly a ABA instructor with him
I'm going to a preschool fair Sat. So maybe I'll get more info. I did contact the Help Group awhile ago but… read more

What Are The Best Preschool In Albuquerque, NM?
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I am curious if anyone has an opinion on the preschools here, I would love to know!

Does Anyone Know The Best School District For Preschool In Cincinnati Oh Area?
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Moving to the anderson/milford Ohio location. Just wondering about good preschools for autism