I see other kids want a drivers license, hunting license, buying things related to their hobbies etc and taking steps to do it. Mine says she wants to drive but won't open the book, wants her HS diploma but won't do the work etc. I am very goal oriented so this is very hard to wrap my mind around.

Within the last 24 hours the police has been called to report we are making a disturbance. We love in the same place for months, no new Neighbor's, but as of yesterday new problems.

I have been experiencing the cold shoulder treatment more often now. My son is a teen, ans it seems to be "too much" for others to be around. He can feel it too.

Now that my twin granddaughters are going to turn 18 in July, every govt program, every doctor, ever therapist, everybody is asking about guardianship and do we have it. It caught us off guard and totally by surprise. Does it involve money and what about those on SSI who have no money but need to file for guardianship? I live in Chicago and if any of you lovely parents know or can direct me or my family to the area where we apply, sign up for, speak to on all things guardianship....I sure would… read more

I am looking for advice regarding service and companion dogs. If anyone has experience in this area I would be very gratefu to hear from you.
What is the difference between service dogs and companion dogs?
Where are their places to get a dog who are reliable, have well trained dogs etc?
I have heard there are very long waiting list. Does anyone have experience in getting a dog from overseas?
Does anyone have a dog that would be for sale?

I dont know if this is a autistic thing or not. I know its a weird question and might just be specific to my kid. I just noticed today. He's almost 3.

Does anyone know what the odds of having another child with ASD are? Did anyone not have anymore kids for fear?? I have twin boys both ASD, but on the mild end. I want more kids, but I'm scared. I know that I am extremely LUCKY and BLESSED with my 2, and I 'm afraid that perhaps I could have another that is more severe. I'm just torn and scared not sure what to do.

She is antagonizing others in school, telling kids she is going to beat them up, she has been disrespectful to them and to myself and she has never been a mean kid and now she it is everyday, I am not sure what to do if she needs something to calm her and redirect her. She has allot of social issues now this isn't helping her behaviors' just has gotten out of hand. She is already on Strattera, Prozac and a low dose of Risperdal. I am looking into herbal remedies too but I am just wondering if… read more