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Nerotherapy For Autism Or Medication?
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My wife wants have Nerotherapy sessions for my son who is 7 to help him with communication behavior ect. It is not covered by insurance. I think medication would be better. Has anyone used Nerotherapy before and if so how was your experience with it? Thank You

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Don’t do it if you child has any signs of disassociation

Hi My 5 Y/o Autistic Son Was Diagnosed With ADHD The Psychiatrist Wants To Try 5mg Of Vyvanse But I’m Unsure Can Someone Tell Me Their Exper
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We tried Vyvanse when my oldest was 7 years old. From what I recall, (he’s 17 now) it didn’t seem to have any noticeable effect on his hyperactivity or his focus. From research though I did discover… read more

Wandering Eye
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My daughter has been diagnosed with autism but has a quality that has never been addressed. She has one eye that tends to wander at various times. Is this common with autistic kids or is it something else? She seems to be able to bring it back and focus if you get her attention but it is there. Just wondering....

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Yes, my son Roman experienced this and we took him to an eye doctor that focuses on Behavioral Vision Therapy. They were able to give him a very in depth vision exam that determined that his eyes were… read more

How Do I Pair Bringing My Child To Special Family Events And Keep From Disrupting Everyone While Still Participating?
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Autism, We have had to stand outside the last two funerals and now today a wedding due to running away, meltdowns, yelling

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Thanks for the notes, appreciate the camaraderie in this situation

What ADHD Medications Have Worked Well For Your Children With Asperger's?
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My son has been on Daytrana patch since February. He currently is at 20 mg. I feel like it is not working at all. He is more irritable, aggressive and impulsive. He cannot swallow pills due to sensory issues. We previously tried Focalin XR (he kept chewing the beads) and Vyvanse (increased tics). I was wondering about Methylin as it comes in a liquid or chewable or Dextroamphetamine which also comes in a liquid. Anyone have any experience with these???? Thanks!

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My child has been on adderal for 10 years and risperdone it works well for her

No Or Little Support From Spouse Anyone??
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Is there anyone who doesn’t have much of any support from their spouse? I am finding myself so frustrated with the lack of support and excuses. My son was just diagnosed Monday and I am overwhelmed with all that comes since his diagnosis and feeling like there is nobody around me who would even understand.

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@A MyAutismTeam Member Hi. I felt the same way and probably still do but to be honest I began to save my energy on myself and started focusing on ME. I got tired of getting disappointed especially… read more

Focus
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How to increase the focus and attention span? What methods are really effective to increase the attention span? What activities help for adhd?

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I waited as long as possible to medicate my 6 yr old son. He has shown no side effects from Adderall, his academic work shot straight up, his confidence as well, I still keep an eye out on his diet… read more

Parenting Friends Of Neurotypical Kiddos Not Understand Neurodivergent Kiddos
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I have a group of friends who have been such great mom friends. But ever since Johns Diagnosis they seem to not be as helpful. They don’t quite understand the demands of therapy and ABA and the schedule juggling. They try to help but often I find them more annoying then helpful. They even try to talk to me about their Neurotypical kiddos problems at school and I try to help but also find myself getting annoyed at there problems as well. Does anyone else feel this way. Is it part of the process… read more

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A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you this makes me feel less alone that I feel this way. My friends are great moms but I sometimes wish their biggest struggles are only half of what I have to deal with on a day to day.

Regular Or Specialized School
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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?

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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

What Are Your Experiences With Online/homeschooling A Child With ASD
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My son is refusing to learn in class and is interfering with the learning process of others. I am considering homeschooling or online schooling with my son. My son does participate in social groups outside of school so that element will not be completely missed.

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Every child has different needs. I tried zoom learning, but after 3 sessions my daughter shut the laptop and walked away. She needs structure and a teacher or tutor sitting next to her. If your… read more