Questions & Answers

We are moving outside Atlanta and need a school and new ABA therapy programs to look into. If you live in the area and know of anything please let me know. I am going to interview a bunch of places on my next trip and would like to know good and bad experiences in the area.

Has anybody flown with their ASD child? If so how did they do and what could I do to help make things easier for him?

Has anybody here had their kids watch the Gemiini videos? In debating on ordering them but they are $100 a month. Any feedback would be great.
My daughter is 2 and she's non-verbal. She's in aba and speech therapy but if I could do that home and it works I would be very happy.

My son in 19 and I think within the next couple years he should move away from home and me (his enabling mother) He'd grow up more if he were away from me. I'm sure he won't want to move. Any parents out there ever go through this? What worked? What was the outcome?? Help!!

We just moved to Phoenix, AZ and I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the special education department in the paradise valley school district or recommend a really good school for special needs children. We have an 8 year old son who is on the spectrum and has epilepsy. Any information would be greatly appreciated..

New to the area, I struggle to make friends here. I am a widow with no ties to this area, I was parachuted here by my company after my hubby's death. I would be interested in meeting single moms, preferentially with Aspie kids my son's age (he is 5).

Does anyone know where I can find college students who are working with children with autism using music?

I'm at the store and I'm wondering if almond milk is casein free
Also I only had regular milk at home before going out today and I gave some to my son the last 2 days. Anyone know if it causes more stimming, frustration and/or over stimulation in children? My toddler has been flapping , rocking more then normal and also his stool is changing so I'm blaming the regular milk. Just wondering
Would like to keep him on almond milk but wanted to know if it's casein free. And is there a way to get… read more

My 20 month old was recently diagnosed so we are new to ASD
My brother came into town yesterday and my son is very shy of strangers. He becomes very clingy, does not want to be in the room with the stranger and is generally more fussy while they are in the house
Question, today we are having a down day to allow my son to recoup. What's everyone's thoughts, my husband says we should get him out more and get him more used to strangers. (I'm a work from home mom so he is home all day… read more

I am trying to locate a dentist for the girls. I would like to help my daughter as the previous autism dentist we had is no longer available to us. Does anyone have suggestions? The twins are 15 years old high and and low functioning and one is non.verbal.