Questions & Answers

My son is 11, moderate to severe on the spectrum, verbal, reads, he is very delayed in comprehension, pre-k level. After years of awful IEPs meetings, mediations, due process still school doesn't address his most significant needs. Last two years/teachers they don't bring any creativity or innovative thinking to bring this kids to the real outside world, don't teach anything functional or meaningful, don't think outside the box, he has many goals on his IEP to address his needs but don't see… read more

My daughter is 7 and on the spectrum. She does have behavior issues, with some kicking and lots of screaming. I can't seem to find ANY ABA therapies or anywhere to get help for her anywhere. I live in a small town in Kansas and there doesn't seem to be much help around here without driving a good hour or more for it. She just started talking this summer, a variety of words, and is almost done with the 1st grade. I just wish there was something out there that could help us with her… read more

My daughter just started pre-k and she has outside therapies during the week also, what other types of activities ( fun and learning) do you do with your kids?

My 9 yrs old boy had few anxiety /panic attacks when he is close to the elevator, escalator and some stairs. Sometimes I need to wait 10/30 minutes until he is ready to use the escalator. He is afraid to sleep alone, can't even go to the restroom alone someone must go with him . He's having many potty accidents at school, his explanation is that he can't hold it, there's dead bugs in the lights of the restroom and he is scared. Any suggestions?

My 13 year old son hasn't really attended school for the past 4 years due to his extreme behaviour
He is extremely defiant and gets aggressive
Last year was his first year at secondary school. He intially attended for 1/2 hour 3 days a week and built up to 2 hours (including recess) 3 days per week. He works 1:1 with an aid in the library and does not go in the classroom. Term 4 last year, he refused to go to school at all.
Previously I have tried home schooling and Mackillop school in… read more

My 19 yo son with PDD-NOS has been looking for a job now for 2 years. No one will hire him. I need an employer that will give my son a chance! He's very bright and picks up quickly.

I have a nine year old boy with autism and I would like to read up on Autism and puberty due to his behavior lately(very moody) I want to be sure it is not early puberty .