April 21, 2012 is the first annual walk for Autism that Austin MN has ever done. I have tried to collect donations from the neighbors and such but as we all know most people in the general public have no clue what Autism really is. So, any how if all my friends at My Autism team could donate one to five dollors the support would be greatly appreciated. Please refer to the information below for a donation. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! April is Autism awareness month please join us in supporting Destinie… read more

i want to know is moderate autism but as hight function or as low function
my child is modertate autism by CARS he made 34.5 mild to moderate autism but finally they said he is moderate autism the question now who can tell me if my child have low or high function ?????

Can any one share the treatment their child was getting with PPD-NOS non-verbal as a toddler. I am curious to know the treatment other children received with that diagnoses as toddlers.

My son won't use is Ipad, because he cannot watch TV, or exit the screen and choose what he wants to watch he as no interest on the Ipad. I brought the Ipad mainly for communication not that I want allow him to watch is shows however I want him to realize that the main purpose of the Ipad is for communicating his needs. Also if you guys can recommend any cheap/free apps that are great for receptive/expressive language along with any games that would be appreciated
Any suggestions on how to get… read more

We have hit a wall with ABA and receptive language. My 3.5 year old son has outsmarted our therapists for 9 months, we though he knew labels for common items. We would ask him to hand us an item from a field of 6 items. We figured out that he was memorizing locations or items, or would only get it correct if prompted first. We know he hears the command "Give me...", but is unable to process it. For example we will say "give me sock" and he will say "ock" several times and hand you a spoon… read more

Hi all, 9 year old son. Like most, struggles with social interactions and therefore very isolated at school. Others will play with him if he asks or if mom/dad set up a play date....but never been invited to a play date from them or a birthday party. Think its more of the parents honestly being intimidated or being worried of how to handle him (even though it would be fine). Have often though I need to be more aggressive in searching out others like my son in the area that are struggling… read more

We toured one ABA clinic, and for full-time (9am-3pm), there's no break for a nap. Is that typical? My little guy is only 3 and accustomed to a nap.

My son is 10 years old and has mild autism. He has attended San Tan Elementary in Chandler AZ since kindergarden. It has has NOT served us well. Is there anyone out there from this area that has a recommendation of surrounding schools? We are willing to go private, montessori or specail needs. Whatever it takes. He has mild autism and doesn't fit the mold for learning in the traditional manner. He is a hands on/electronic kid. His fine motor/writing skills are poor. Pencial to… read more

I am living in Malaysia
The definition of homeschool here is a center setup with small number of students. (Homeschool here may have different definition to most other countries, where it means strictly doing studies in own home).

My son is 7 years old, high functioning autism. Currently placed in nursery (preschool daycare)
- Childhood Appraxia of speech (now can say one word or regular word)
- Still doesn't know how to talk or communicate with peers
- not a picky eater.
- doesn't have any… read more