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What Causes Autism? How Can It Be Treated?
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I’ve heard that too much screen time causes autism. And that you can improve autism by spending more time with your child.

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Screen time does NOT cause autism. Autism starts in the womb, caused by nothing other than the fact that we are all created to be who we are for a reason 😊 The world needs neurodiversity! Screen time… read more

Hello! Looking For Teenage Groups Families In Central Maine Area
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Hello! Have 13 yr old boy who has combined ADHD and was recently diagnosed with level 1 autism. He is struggling making friends! Breaks my heart! Any ideas or guidance would be appreciated.

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Chess is fun! I was in chess club in middle school because my favorite teacher led it 😊 I like playing basketball, but I'm not sure how good at it I am, haha! The thing about video games is that they… read more

Video Games As An Escape
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Hello all. I have a 24 year old son who is passionate about video gaming and has dreams of competing professionally one day.

He got into video games and trading card games early on and for a long time I thought it was just a hobby. But I’ve come to see that I think gaming might serve as an escape for him. He’s very empathetic and has said to me before that he doesn’t understand why this world is so hard and cruel.

I worried that it might be an obsession but his online gaming has presented… read more

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Yeah there needs to definitely be a balance. No matter what the interest is.

What Phone Apps/games Do Your Kids Play?
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My son has an extremely hard time playing typical phone/tablet games. He REALLY doesn't understand how to play and that can really upset him. What games do you find your kids playing? We have android phones, but are trying to save up for a Fire tablet. Additionally, we try not to spend any money on games, cause he stops playing them so fast. He has trouble with all matching type games, like Candy Crush. ANY ideas are helpful, he loves playing that phone and it is so hard to find games he'll be… read more

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Things To Keep Them Busy On The Airplane
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I will take a long plane ride with my sons 5 and 1. Can you suggest things on the plane to keep them busy? My 5 yo loves traveling, so the traveling itself is not a problem so much as the sitting. I am not averse to technology and videos, but I don't have any supplies, so I need to start preparing. Thank you!

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Thanks, everyone! I learned that there is an app that will allow you to store YouTube videos to your device so you can watch them even when there is no internet. I will also try the story-making and… read more

Good Games To Play.
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I am looking for advice for what kind of games like board games to play with my 9 yr old that is on the spectrum. Can some one help me please. And he is very unlimited verbal very little. So what can be done game wise.

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I just want to say I appreciate everyone's answers because they all are so useful. And I have forgotten some of the games thanks everybody

Are Video Games Good Or Bad For Autistic Kids?
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My youngest's (8yr old) balance, concentration, coordination, even socialization has improved with the help of Wii which has games that are focused on such things... Their (I have 2 boys) therapy ctr… read more

Does Anyone Know If Kaiser Pays For Interactive Metronome Therapy
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This looks like it would be great for James but we can't afford it. Anyone have success getting Kaiser to pay?

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there may be some hope! i just got kaiser to approve my son's ABA therapy! they're contracting it out to our local Easter Seals organization... maybe with the new law SB946, Kaiser is finally making… read more

Xbox Or Playstation Or Nintendo?
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Have you used and which would be easiest to learn and has big buttons and good sound and good big picture to learn basic game? And which game is good for real beginner? Or are there other game boxes? Anything/tips would be useful?

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Just a Wonderful Day, my Best Friend who has been with us for years. She has just Purchased a Xbox Series X Gaming System for my son and me. My Occupational therapist has started working with me on a… read more

Does Anyone Have Advice For Getting A Child To Open Up His Interests?
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My oldest (11 HFA) hates going outside, has no interest in playing outside or learning a sport. Inside he will read magazines or thumb though a book but won't play with any toys or instruments. Basically he wants to be on WiiU or Playstation every waking second. We've tried limiting his time and he will just wait until its his time again and do nothing else but wait. I've tried to engage him in games or playing but in that vein nothing has changed since he was a baby (he didn't want to play with… read more

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todays tecnology and our kid diognosis we parents be careful whatever the wants nope
let him or her to have earn by chores or pic up rooms or oursides stuff ect please
the be meltown but be ok the… read more