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My son is 8. He is diagnosed with autism and anxiety disorder. He’s not really taken many meds before. But his pediatrician put him on intuniv to calm him down because he’s contstanly into trouble at school to the point DCS is involved with his behavior now. But since he started this medication he’s not talking but saying a few words here and there, he won’t eat barely. I mean it’s 5pm here and he’s ate 1 COOKIE all day. I’ve not seen him dance like he always does. I’m so sad. He’s also sick… read more

So I’m really wanting to add structure to my household my son is 8 his autistic and has adhd we have tried structure for him like that of school but he flat out refused we did visuals reward chart etc all failed and now when his home he gets very overwhelmed and bored and that’s when he gets into biting himself etc I was wanting to get ideas from this community on what works in your household to get some ideas my son is very environmental but we really want structure for him

So I have a question and I hope this makes sense so for some time now my son who is 8 and autistic will out of nowhere (when playing watching tv etc) will become very upset yell and say things like no singing or shout random things like what his thinking he has no control over and makes him upset and he will shout this out very upset I’m starting to get concerned because he will sometimes sit in the Couch and cry as if he is seeing something that isn’t there? He will say don’t fight etc says his… read more

Is there anyone here with adult children who suffer from gastrointestinal disorders? Our son suffers from daily nausea, acid reflux, bloating, gas pain, etc. There are numerous gastroenterologist who treat autistic children but once your child becomes an adult, it is very hard to find help for them.

Lately my child is always mostly crying and irritable for every single freaking thing. He is going through puberty but it seems like it's a little too much. Every morning, every afternoon, every evening. I don't know what to do. It's driving me nuts. He has some moments of happiness but it doesn't last long. I just don't know what to do. We can't even take him anywhere because he throws himself or randomly get pissed off for we don't know what? It's like out of nowhere things set him off and I… read more

I’m looking for some advice and help my son is autistic and has adhd he is 8 years old and has for over a year now will bite his arm it’s gotten so bad it’s purple we have tried teethers vibrating and non vibrating arm bands etc he does this when he is excited but also anxious upset etc I’m concerned on how to help him stop that and find a more suitable way for him to get that input I feel we tried everything