So recently I watched a great docomentry on Netflix called "The Magic Pill" it basically describes how many people are on heavy medication and what if they cut out all carbs from their diet and ate like "cave men" their health would improve. They introduce us to Abigail a beautiful 6 year old whom had Asd,epilepsy, sleep apnea and very bad constipation her parents took on the tough task of changing her diet Long story short a few weeks later she was speaking,eating independently,wasn't having as… read more

My son recently started getting SSI. I heard there is a limit that he can save or he will lose it. What is limit? How do they check his account? Is it monthly or yearly average limit? If his check is due, can his account be just below limit or does it need to be enough below to have room for his check to be deposited without going over? Least question is most important. So difficult to teach saving for next months rent! I hope he can go off one day.

Her son is 11 years old and I believe he is high functioning with Autism Spectrum Disorder Level One. We are very worried that he may run away from home because he has done that in the past. He ran away and sat in the park. How should we gradually limit his screen time?

Currently, there is no hard limit. When his mother goes to work, he sometimes play for 8 hours a day. Her family is having trouble setting limits as they are busy themselves. I can supervise every Saturday, but I have to… read more

How do you handle your toddler who has really delay receptive Language
My son his 3 and they are saying his receptive skills are that of a 12 month old
I don't what to do? He is in speech ( not happy with it). He will be starting OT soon.
I keep to figure out how to help him at home since he doesn't always respond to direction/instructions.
Anyone else have had this issue with their child?
Should I change diet, he is on no dairy, gfcf diet but still have a lot of sugar from juice, lots of… read more

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?

He only drinks water, no milk ,no juice. Likes soda, but we limit it. He will eat cheese bread, bacon, and sometimes pancakes. He touches a blueberry to his upper lip then puts it down.I have tried all vegs and fruits I know of and he even knows the name of them but will not eat them.

I have been doing a lot of research on the internet lately to see if there is any other natural things that may be of use to my severe autistic 13 yr old daughter for self injury. I have seen a lot of people try supplements B6, Calcium, Magnesium, & DMG and some have had a lot of success. Just wondering if anyone has tried these with their child? and the outcomes? Any negative effects?