Not sure if your state has this but if you contact DDS Department of Developmental Services they can give you a list of services in the area. If not look for a regional center in your area. There are… read more
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My daughter was recently diagnoses with autism so I am still learning about her diagnosis and some of the things that I can expect to experience. One of my biggest challenges helping her when she is experiencing a meltdown. I have tried holding her, or singing to her none of these really help to console her she pretty much has to tire out. The other day she was having a meltdown in the car and I tried offering her my hand to see if just having some physical contact with me would help and that… read more
Your doing such a great job and she is lucky to have you as a mom. What helps my son when he has a meltdown might help her
We do a running game together and count our steps, if he is very angry or… read more
One of my peeps at one of the houses I work at will do this, albeit very lightly. He's partially verbal; he can say "ok" "yeah" and "good night," but is not able to express how he is feeling… read more
Yes @A MyAutismTeam Member (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators), very much so
As is getting fixated on lights, or strings
My Son loves to look at My Keys to see if I… read more
HELLO, I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL. My son is 8, mostly non-verbal, hates doctors and fights them off, they know he's Autistic at the lab, he's supposed to get his blood drawn every three-6 months to test liver and kidney levels since he takes Depakote, but they are never able to get blood from him, even with Ativan given to him an hour before, he won't even let them put a blood pressure cuff on him! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I definitely would look for a children's hospital too. At least at the current place they are familiar with him and he knows the place. If you're able to, maybe offer for him to pick something out at… read more
Site for information and play date for our children w/ Autism..
??? So far I have not see that as I read through all the posts. However if there are some, comment that on their post.
After the first minute or two she is fine, but mama leaving Is so traumatic for her. I’ve tried everything, schedule cards, social stories, quickly leaving, and slowly leaving. Any advice?
Maybe talk to his pediatrician for assistance on what to do. Or contact the Autism Society in your local area & they may be able to help you with resources & advice.
Hello Everyone,
I am a stay at home mom of 4 boys with autism and I wanted to know if anyone has an emotional support animal and if so can you tell me some tips on how to best go about introducing an animal to my children and how effective is an emotional support animal within a household such as mines.Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance❤️
Someone found a beagle and gave it to my husband. The dog got a long well with Liam and was immediately there all the time. After it went well, i got an esa letter from his pyschiatrist for our… read more