My son is 21 and attends our local community college. He's there to get his GED because his high school "decided" to give him a local diploma because they felt he "couldn't do it". Turns out..with alot of support...HE CAN do it.. I am pushing hard to get this GED for him, but Math always sets him back. He can't pass it because the kids have behavioral problems, not special needs. Big difference!! They are all HS dropouts!! Why can't there be a way for my son to get a high school diploma without… read more

Even though I have 2 much older boys, my 2&1/2 yr old Ryan seems genius to me. From early on I could telL he was 'advanced'. He walked at 8 mos.He would stack Kenya blocks 5 high by 1yr (vertically ) and if he couldn't successfully, first thing next morning, he would get up..stack 5 high and go back to bed. When he began talking he would learn word..say Only That word for sometimes 2 weeks and not say it anymore. Which led to him quitting talking.At 2 I put him in speech therapy. Now after 4… read more

My son was not diagnosed with ASD until he was 11, he is now almost 13. Prior to that he was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. After a reevaluation this summer it was determined he has Asperger's and ADHD. He has always had difficulty with aggression, but some of the more obvious ASD behaviors have increased since starting puberty. (More perseveration, vocal stimming, tantrums, threats, entering others personal space). The school has refused to acknowledge that his behaviors are due to Autism… read more

Any recommended high schools (public or private) for kids on the spectrum in the Ashville-Hendersonville, NC area? My son with mild autism will be starting 9th grade next school year and we are considering a move.

Other autism resources in the Ashville-Hendersonville area would also be much appreciated. TIA!

His appearance, but his teeth are real battle. I bought an electric toothbrush. Worked for a while. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm here 😄