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Cutting Toenails
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Can anyone give me some pointers on the best way to cut Hayden's toenails? He absolutely refuses to have his toes touched. Fingers are ok, just not toes. :/

A MyAutismTeam Member

File them. It works for my boy. You can soak the nails in warm water first, if your child allows it.

At What Age (if At All) Did Your Autistic Child Start Participating In Holidays?
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I want so badly for my baby to join in on the festivities. I want her to believe in Santa, get excited to open presents, go trick or treating, do Easter egg hunts, etc. Those of you who have kids who participate in holidays, at what age did it start? I obviously know I can't make her as she's not neurotypical but I'm just looking for some hope cause I always envisioned being a mom that did all the fun stuff with her baby.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son is 4 and has a lot of echolalia. This year he started reciting parts of his Christmas books that related to our holiday activities-making cookies, opening stocking, etc. So I think he's… read more

ARE THERE ANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP A FAMILY GET A IPAD
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyAutismTeam Member

Look these up on facebook. They were giving thembaway like candy around christmass some still are

Dandilion moms- tons of giveaways on other sites announced here
Imums- gave away 14 for christmas
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My 2 Year Old Doesn’t Have Anything That He Hyper Fixates On As Of Yet So I Need Ideas For Christmas Gifts??????
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My son did like puzzles by Melissa and Doug at that age, they were a big hit.....

What Are You Grateful For?
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have job and Care Home Staff to look after son and take him out. Medicine - grateful for all family to have their own medicine and son to have his as well

A MyAutismTeam Member

I’m grateful for the school and church we attend ! JAYLIAH lives church and is a member of the Usher Board

Christmas Toy Ideas
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Does anyone have any suggestions on gifts for christmas for 8yr olds

A MyAutismTeam Member

i go on Amazon and types in autism toys and it got a lots of sensory toys and stuff that autism kids would love to have.

Best Toys For 2yo With Autism Who Puts Everything In Their Mouth?
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Christmas is rolling around so I'll be doing a toy clean out and I want to get my baby a few toys that could help her learn and not overstimulate her. The biggest problem is that she puts EVERYTHING in her mouth. So if you have kiddos who also do this and you have safe toy recommendations, please let me know! Thank you!

A MyAutismTeam Member

if your little one likes blocks or likes to stack things. I've gotten my daughter the Mega blocks. They are easy to clean. LeapFrog have a pretty good line of Toys that are kid friendly.

Can An 18 Year Old Autism Section 1 Junior In High School Get Food Stamps And SSI?
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Thanks. Waiting for her letter, should be by Tuesday or Wednesday. Last 3 weeks she had trouble in her Food and Nutrition class with 2 girls and a boy. Found out Friday. Waiting for guidance to give… read more

What Is A Better Way To Respond To People Who Think They Are Specialists In ASD When Neither They Or Their Kids Have ASD?
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I’m asking because I have a long time friend, love her to death, but we were on the phone for a very long time when Aziel and his ASD became the next topic to talk about. She kept asking me, “what coping strategies do we have in place for when he can’t ‘stim’?” She kept on with using scenarios that do not apply to my kid. I was getting irritated but my deep breaths and trying to understand kept me from getting mad. However, she began stating that there will be a time where he won’t be able to… read more

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I find the well-meaning incorrect advice and the judging of my parenting and the lack of understanding frustrating in my social circle as well. I just remind myself that they can't relate, because… read more

My Son Won't Keep His Hands Out Of His Pants. Any Tips?
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As embarrassing as it's becoming my son is always trying to play with his privates. It's so much we are having a hard time taking him anywhere without getting disgusted looks. Im sure it's a sensory issue. I've looked for abnormalities but there's nothing and his Dr doesn't have anything to say. He's only 8 so it seems a bit young to be going thru puberty. But I need some advice please.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I have checked the area it seems to be normal. He's my 2nd son out of the 3 boys I have. It's definitely a different experience for Davis. I usually gently remove his hands and tell him no hands in… read more