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What Amazes Your Kid?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 13 answers

Can Having An Autistic Child Put A Wedge In Your Marriage?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 23 answers

What Analogy Helped You Explain Autism To A Family Member?

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Anyone Know Of Any Social Groups For Adolescents On The Spectrum In NYC Area?

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Hi Everyone - Any Suggestions For Gymnastics In Nassau County NY

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nye, MT
A MyAutismTeam Member

If your child has special needs do some searches for “adaptive gymnastics” classes in the county system.

October 30

How Do You Fix Bad Behaviors? With Your Kiddos? I'm Still Struggling With All Of This

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Michigan, MI

How Did You Share Your Child's Diagnosis With Them (if You Have)?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

Funny enough, a few months ago, we had been preparing to talk to my son about it, and one day he just asked me "Papa, am I autistic?" I answered him honestly and it turned into a great conversation.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi Rich & welcome:) For my 20 year old we hadn’t told her & I had a school psychologist ask me why we hadn’t yet & I said I just didn’t want her to be hurt by it. He said she’s so smart that she’ll… read more

October 29

How Do You Adapt Trick-or-treating For Your Child?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyAutismTeam Member

I always do whatever it is that my kids are comfortable with. When they were younger, they were shy about saying trick-or-treat. I would practice with them and if we approached the house and they… read more

November 3

Does The State Pay You To Homeschool Autistic Children? I Thought I Seen That Somewhere On Here

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, OH
A MyAutismTeam Member

This gives a good overview if you decide to homeschool. I could only find applying for scholarships as the way Ohio helps with the cost of homeschooling.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6Cread more

October 24

Stem Cell Therapy For Autism.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Has anyone used stem cell therapy for autism? It is not approved in the United states but a lot of people go to Panama ect. To have it done. Thanks hope you all are having a blessed day.

A MyAutismTeam Member

If you decide to have it for son do let us now the whole details
I wish I had known about it when son was younger

October 21

Autism Parents Meeting Friday Oct 25 @ 7:00p.m Eastern Standard Time Via Zoom Link: Https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89289846628

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio, OH

30 minutes
I will add more dates and times to fit flexible schedules. Come share resources, vent, listen, and connect with other parents that understand your daily life.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Zoom Link: Https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89289846628
Copy and paste if needed

October 20 (edited)

How Can I Make This Work?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roanoke, VA

I’m 28 years old living with my mom and I positively know that soon I will eventually get my first so apartment. I work a part time evening job and eventually will be switching to day time job but still part time because I have to work around my sons schedule with school (I have to get my son from school at 11am due to the collaboration with Aba schedule), it wasn’t by my choice. But what do I do if my son does not have school days (school closing/holiday breaks/etc.) and my son gets ABA 3 days… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

The right job is out there :) Just take one day at a time until it finds you 😊

October 17

Would Anyone Be Interested In A Autism Parents Zoom Meetings On Friday Evenings Or Saturday Afternoon's?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio, OH

It would be eastern time zone. Nothing serious, just something we could get together virtually and maybe share resources, or even listen to each other vent and have a good time. I don't know. Just a thought!

A MyAutismTeam Member

@MyAutismTeam users... Autism Parents Meeting Friday Oct 25 @ 7:00p.m Eastern Standard Time Via Zoom Link: Https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89289846628
30 Minutes

October 20

My Son Is Obsessed With Company LOGOS And Advertisments With Complex Graphics. What Kind Of Talent He May Have?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
i.wonder1979@gmail.com

He enjoys watching and then he draws what he has seen. He has a photographic memory, he remembers details and redraw what he saw.

A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member, are they Peter John videos? Joseph would watch his stuff on YouTube. Went through how logos evolved over time. A positive activity for this obession would be to play the Logo… read more

October 24
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