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Sensitivity In Groin Area
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Hi i wondered if anyone could help , my son has aspergers and struggles with sensitivity over the past 2 years my son has been sensitive in his groin area where he constantly has to cross his legs as he says he cant handle the feeling , its taking over his life , the drs are no good and say its something he needs to deal with .

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As I said, showering due to sensory issues has exasperated his problem. He is still sensitive to zippers and tight pants…most days he is slouching around with his pants below his hips. We are hoping… read more

Are There Any Camps, Water Sports, Athletic Activities Specifically For Autistic Children In The Bronx Area?
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Is Anyone Familiar With Stem Cell Therapy For Autism?
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I researched this and stem cell therapy has not been proven to help Autistics. The cost alone is also a red flag & quacks are making lots of money preying on desperate parents. It has been proven… read more

Fort Worth Area Gymnastics Or Dance?
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Anyone in the greater Fort Worth area know of any dance or gymnastics programs for kids with disabilities? My daughter is 12 and would love to try these things but she cannot be in a program that is performance based or skills based. We need something designed for disabled kids that allows them to work at their own ability level. I have yet to find something appropriate.

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Hey Deana
I know this was posted about a year ago but you should check out Fort Worth Athletics if you haven't already found a gymnastics program! We're a mobile gymnastics program that brings our… read more

How Do I Get Pediatrician To Test Son 4a Candida Issue?I'm Sure He Has 1 Because He Has Always Had Athletes Foot,constant Diarr
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We have done prescription (nystatin and diflucan) as well but found diet and natural anti fungal is the best way to manage. It is impossible to get rid of yeast permanently as it is likely related to… read more

I Wondering If Any Parents Out There Have Their Children Involved With Special Olympics
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My son loves sports but we have been unsuccessful participating in mainstream sports. So I was wondering about Special Olympics, and what others experience has been.

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Thank you all for your input! I believe that I'm going to look further into Special Olympics for my son.

Anyone Have Any Experience With Sports And Their ASD Child? We Are Thinking Of Enrolling My 4 Year Old In A Karate Class.
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DD does special needs soccer through the AYSO VIP program. I may also have her try T-ball through the Little League Challenger program next spring.

Affordable Products For Deep Pressure Therapy At Home?
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We recently discovered at my sons new school that he benefits amazingly from deep pressure therapy. It helps him curb meltdowns and focus better. I've seen a few online sites with products but they get pretty expensive. He is 13 and wouldn't like a vest or anything noticeable if he used it in public. We really need to find something to use at home because we are still having many meltdowns there.

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Swiming. I have twins with sutism and one is soothed from the pressure of having his body submurged in the swing pool. It's amazing how much this has helped him function.

How Do You Deal With A Dad Who Doesn't Believe His Son's Diagnoses Of Autism.
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My grandson was recently diagnosed on the spectrum. He is 7. He is on medication and seeing a counselor.His mom and dad are not together and his dad does not believe there is anything wrong. He thinks he is just spoiled and when my grandson has a meltdown he is just being a brat.How does my daughter get Dad on board with things?

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thank you, we could all use the prayers

Thinking My ASD Son May Also Have ADD. Who Do I See For Diagnosis? School, Pediatrician, Psychologist, Other Doctor?
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Thinking my ASD son may also have ADD. Who do I see for diagnosis? School, pediatrician, psychologist, other doctor?

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If you have to go the med route Adderall works well and has little by the way of side effects. This is what the athletes use for concentration and it does wonders. If you can get away without meds… read more