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My daughter was diagnosed with autism at 21 months. The doctor's report mentions the cars-2 scale and that she is a 38. This is moderate to severe from what I see online. Since she's so young, do these numbers ever change? Very new to all of this... Thanks.
After the first minute or two she is fine, but mama leaving Is so traumatic for her. I’ve tried everything, schedule cards, social stories, quickly leaving, and slowly leaving. Any advice?
A developmental pediatrician and a Dr. of Psychology (PhD). Both at 3 years. But the person I will be forever grateful to is the Birth to Three case manager who gently suggested that i set up an appt… read more
My 7-year-old autistic son is high-functioning and goes to grade 1 in a regular school and regular class. He has some challenges with paying attention, sitting, and following some rules but he is doing well academically. His teacher has told us we should consider sending him to special classes in other schools. We feel that the teacher's advice is mostly for her comfort rather than the benefit of our child. Any advice on what should be our strategy toward this problem?
My son attends regular school, but he has a IEP (Individualized Education Plan) & other support/resources available for him. I think if the school can't accommodate your son's needs then consider… read more
Applying for disability
Thank you! Appreciate the information
Has anyone had these done? How do they work? I am having them done for my daughter today and would love to know what to expect. :) thank you so much.
I am trying to find someone. Most places I'm now on a year wait list :(
My son's secondary diagnosis when he was younger was CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) and when I did not understand what he was trying to tell me, I asked him to spell the words, either by writing… read more
Just back from the neurologist.. My sons laughing may be a sign of seizure, gelastic seizure, anyone ASD kids have this diagnosis? How do you help them before we are fully diagnosed? Any info on it would be great, thank you
My son is 13 and the uncontrolled laughing has been worse lately. About for 3 months. I first noticed it the year he was diagnosed when he was 10. I just researched and read about galestic seizures… read more
Another wrinkle is when the person on the spectrum doesn't accept their diagnosis. When they are adults, and request that family not be told the details, it tends to put some distance and tension in… read more