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!
Oh my gosh-thank you so much for this!
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
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
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If there are teens/adults on the spectrum who drive and have a Driver's License. How are they taught, how is the written taken?
My 29 year old son got his license at 19….he had to take the written test 4 times (eventually, was directed to a practice website.) As he has good memory skills, he was able to memorize the questions… read more
I am a single mom with an adult daughter with Asperger's which is extremely challenging! She took online college classes and graduated but can't find a job wish someone would give her help.
My son is in a group home but there are no other aspies in his group. I would love to find another high functioning adult man who lives in Houston for my son to befriend.
I 'am a older man with autism +dd don't live in that area my wife is my best supporter.
Can a mother find an insurance company to cover her and her adult children?
Insurance companies are always eager...I mean, Willing to take money. LOL!
I desperately need to connect w those who have adult ASD children. This is a whole new ballgame when drs consider them independent of you, even though they’re not. Also, all the other challenges of transitioning into adulthood.
We became our daughter's legal guardians, because she is has autism isn't high functioning, primarily non-verbal and is legally an adult. We are now in the process of trying to find a program or… read more
My son was very close to potty trained from age 6-8 but regressed after some medical issues and lost the skills. 2 years ago he would sit on the toilet with the lid closed. In our current apartment, he refuses to get near the toilet and definitely not sit on it. Has anyone had any luck potty training with an older child who has been in pull ups a long time?
All I know is that a 'Distraction' (one that preferably makes them laugh) is a great motivator.
So have a Tech Device or even a simple toy as a distraction while they are in there.
It is much harder for autistic adults to make friends.. any tips??
It is so much harder
I have found friends through my kids. lol. My kids are autistic, and their friends are usually autistic, so their parents are usually autistic, and we typically get along… read more
Plumbing Soldering I can do, Soldering Fine wires, I shake too much and that gets frustrating @A MyAutismTeam Member
Stephen will be Home this evening where He's going to be Hungry, have to have a… read more