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Autism And Communication.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

My son is 7 and babbles a lot but says only about a handful of words. For those who do what age did your child start talking at? Not sure what is considered non verbal autism? Thanks in advance hope you all have a blessed day.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son said his first word after loss of a few words at 3 1/2
Speech therapy and music therapy has helped him a lot. He is able to ask
And answer questions but still
Not conversational

August 7

Can Anyone Lead Me To Scholarships For Kids With Autism Going Off To College

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Fredericksburg, IA
A MyAutismTeam Member

You can try scholarships.com. I don’t know if they offer ones specifically for autistic students.

July 29

Does Anyone Has Experience With RDI Therapy?

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Vancouver, BC

Do Anyone Know Tyler McNamer? I Had Find His Autistic Story On Google. AutismWorks Is His Website.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sasolburg, ZA

Author of 2 Books.
Speaker autistic awareness
Founder of AutismWorks.
A day in the life of
TYLER NCNAMER

A MyAutismTeam Member

I'll have to look him up and thank you.

Harriet

July 26

Any Tips For Parents Considering An Emotional Support Pet For Their Child?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAutismTeam Member

There is a difference between support/guide/therapy animals so please check that first. I do agree that the greatest amount of care (& $$) may be comingn from you and that it would be important to… read more

August 16

Does Anyone In The New York City/ Brooklyn Area Know About Any Good Eye Surgeons For My Son, I Have Been Struggling To Find One?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

Are There Resources Available To Check In On Adult Children To Check That Basic Daily Tasks Are Being Addressed?

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Williamsport, MD

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

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New York, NY

Good afternoon all. I am a parent of a 19 year old adolescent male, who is looking into joining a social group for my son. He has had trouble socializing but has expressed that he was open to it. It's been hard for him to adjust into his new school since he's been homeschooled for the last 4 years with little to no social interactions with his peers. I've tried to having him join virtual social gatherings when covid was at its peak but he refused to participate. I never wanted to force him. But… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

Have you tried the Autism Society as they may know of social groups.

Harriet

July 23

How Do You Get Your Child/adult Child To Achieve?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Healthier option?
Have you tried different pasta, quinoa or pea and quinoa or gluten free?
Isn't it unhealthy to give pasta so many times?

A MyAutismTeam Member

Empowerment with immediate reward(s) when they do.
Rewards can be as simple as acknowledging their accomplishment.

July 16

How Many Of You Are Having Problems In Your Marriage With An Autistic Child.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Yorba Linda, CA

Things are getting more and more unpredictable with my marriage everyday.
My wife complains that I don't seem happy when I come. I come home to my nonverbal autistic sons room and the house being destroyed everyday.
My wife complains that I do not do enough around the house, and i feel like all I do is work, everyday. Any ideas on how to improve my situation.
I appreciate your help!
Ryan

A MyAutismTeam Member

So I was never married but with my kids dad for 8 years.

I left him
When my oldest was 3
Honestly he couldn’t handle our son was autistic. I took it head on, didn’t change him to me. I just had to… read more

August 7
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