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A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

I had not finished sorry.

Is it ok to top lock entry doors to stop kids getting into the most dangerous rooms and endangering themselves?
I am considrring my kitchen too.
Our boy is non verbal not instructional no concept of danger hot or cold, sensory seeking!

Thanks in advance.

Ps he has plenty of rooms that are safe and lots of run around space!

I dont want to infringe on his rights!?

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Yes in my kitchen i took on the stove i removed nobs i use paper plates because he climbs and broken dishes i didnt want him to get hurt i got rid of coffee table dressers which i caught him in time… read more

Are Autistic Children Capable Of Learning How To Swim?
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I am interested in signing up my daughter for swimming lessons. She loves the water and I notice that she tries to float on her own, but I am not sure If she is capable of succeeding in that due to her lack of listening skills. Is there any other mothers out there that has a child with autism and has them in swimming lessons?

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My ASD boy has loved the water since he was little. Baths are his favorite time of the day. He is an amazing swimmer and love his swimming lessons. The worst that can happen is that it does not… read more

My Son Cannot Write Like Other Kids And I Noticed That His Finger Strength Is Still Weak. Do You Think Rock Climbing Is A Good Idea?
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I’m worried he might climb over the fence after and we cannot find him

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I recommend exercisers that work on the individual fingers, like grip masters. https://prohands.net/
Here is a website, just to give you the idea of what I am talking about. Musicians use these to… read more

How Best To Discipline My 7 Year Old Daughter For Not Listening.
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i.e. No, you cannot go in that room, and she proceeds to go in that room.

She is mostly verbal and understands right from wrong and what she is and is not supposed to do. but certain times she just does not listen. I am struggling with how to correct the behavior.

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I am also still struggling with my 5 year old. I don’t want him to follow me to the basement because we have a lot of tools down there that could hurt him. I still have to carry/drag him back… read more

How To Stop Your Child From Throwing Things Down The Toilet
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My grandson keeps flushing objects down the toilet and causing pkumbing problems.

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Hi! My son did the same thing. Not sure how old you grandson is but this helped me until his interest was lost. https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Toilet-Lock-Install...(Phone number can only be seen by the… read more

Autistic 5YO In Kindergarten
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My son started kindergarten last week and he has a paraprofessional. It's been a rough start, my son is pulling things of shelves, makes noises and even kicked some people in the classroom. He's not violent with us, so this has to be related to being overwhelmed
Unfortunately his para is not trained to deal with autistic behaviors and the teacher doesn't seem to want to deal with the situation (I get it, she has many other kids to teach). Have any of your kids struggled in kindergarten? Did it… read more

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We just withdrew our 5 year old daughter from her school ! It was a complete nightmare!! She’s now home schooled and it was the best decision ever !!! She’s so much happier !!! And so am I if you have… read more

Autistic Refusal Parent Visitation
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My ex has filed a sue against me because my autistic and ADHD child does not want to go to his house for visitation. Can I be punished by the judge because the child does not want to go?

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Any updates? Similar situation and father just did an application in December and I wasn't able to bring up any of the issues or the high safety concerns and his previous breaking of the order, but… read more

I Need Something I Can Put In My Car To Separate The Back Seat From The Front Seat. My 8 Yr Old Son Is Violent & It's Become Dangerous For
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Mine self harms by slamming her head into the cars eat she calms down as we get moving for now the car seat keeps her in but she slams her head into the back of the seat I was looking at an attachment… read more

Co-sleeping Yay Or Nay
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I have had my two children (6&4) sleeping with me for the last 6 months or so exclusively. Before that, my daughter with sleep issues would get up between 10pm and 3am every night and crawl in bed, or wake up no later than 4am daily, or both. For me it's less disruptive to my sleep to just have my kids in here, although privacy (didn't have much to begin with) goes out the window for the most part. So, I gave up. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks right now. Others in my household don't agree… read more

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I agree that what works for your family is what is best for your family. Personally I never let my kids sleep in my bed. I have two neuro typical kids (now adults) and one teen with ASD and sleep… read more

Sleeping In A Crib
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My son is 3 with autism and he is a wanderer and a runner. He is still sleeping in a crib. For is safety. My son is a little guy. With a few adjustments I was able to make the crib very roomy and spacious. I decided that on January 1, 2014 I will take the crib down before, he turns 4 on March 10, 2014. In very afraid to give him so much carefree access. What do I do ?

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Because my son was a runner and he could open EVERY child safety lock that was sold I bought battery operated window alarms and put them on every window and door in the house. http://www.homedepot.com… read more