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What Is A Kind And Understanding Way I Can Explain My Toddler On The Spectrum To Other Toddlers Not On The Spectrum?
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It would be easier to explain it to the child’s parent & then hopefully she or he could teach their child about your son & his specific ways of play. Most toddlers aren’t receptive to adult… read more

Do You Give Your Child Vitamins?
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Care Home give liquid vitamins to nonverbal son and which he likes taking but at the moment won't take the Omega 3,6,9 vitamin and thinking getting him smaller capsules?
How do you convince your child?

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Luke and Kate were both very orally defensive as toddlers (and even through the single digit ages). But both are in their 30s now, and take pills (even big capsules) without a fuss. Good thing, too… read more

How To Get Ihss In California For My Autistic Toddler?
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I’ve been trying to get ihss but have been denied for my 3 year old toddler. Don’t know why I’ve been denied.?

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I had applied when my daughter was 5 and I was also denied because its “parent responsibility”. I reapplied when she turned 8 and was denied because supposedly I didn’t work or left a full time job. I… read more

Can Anyone Share Their Success Story With Getting A Nonverbal ASD Toddler To Be Verbal?
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Does Anyone Know A Clinical Psychologist That Can Do Diagnostic Testing Or Assessment For Autism?
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Our insurance doesn’t provide an extension authorization for ABA services without an updated assessment for ASD.

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We received our son’s diagnosis from a Dr in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH, they provided different tests and games toddler related and I’m so glad we went because we could… read more

Treatment For Non-Verbal PDD-NOS
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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.

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I agree with MyZet. My son was exactly the same. Speech therapy, OT and always teach in small bits. Example.... my son never learned hus colours until he was 5. Turned out that he could tell the… read more

Any Tips On Managing Sleep Issues In Children With Autism?
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Routine, visual schedule (PECS). What motivated my son to transition to bedtime was the “clean up song”. Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share!” I used… read more

Does Anyone Have A Timeline Of Language Development Milestones In Toddlers With Autism?
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New York City Vs Northern/Central New Jersey Vs Miami For The Best Early Intervention Program?
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Our toddler has been diagnosed recently. We currently live in New York City, however, due to our job we may need to relocate to Northern/Central New Jersey or South Florida (Miami Metro). What area has the best early intervention program for toddlers? Also, we are considering getting another job to avoid moving from NYC, if it turns out NYC will be the best option for our child. Thank you very much for your suggestions.

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How To Help Autistic Preschooler Deal With Diaper Changes
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It's important that the people changing the diaper remain calm even if there is kicking and throwing of the diaper or refusal to put pants back on. If there is music or a video the toddler likes, have… read more