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How Do You Deal Was A Child Who Has Asd And Doesn't Want To Sleep At Night. Going To Bed At 5am Or Even 6am.
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My daughter will be up all day with no nap and then stay up all night till 5am or so. She will wake at 11am and do it all again. She will not take melatonin, we have tried all forms. She has to be tired. She is more grumpy and gets frustrated easily!

posted March 19
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My son sees a behavioral pediatrician. My son take trazadone to help him sleep. Another of doctors recommend melatonin but melatonin can cause seizures. Which some kids on the spectrum and ADHD can… read more

posted March 21
My Son,7, Keeps Pulling Hair And Grabbing People's Head To Put Near His Head. Idk What To Do. We've Tried The Nice Hands Thing And Nothing.
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My 8 yr old son looooooves hair. Touching it or smelling it. One of his therapists gave him a curtain tassel to touch. He really likes it because it's soft like hair. Maybe give it a try? Or a super… read more

posted March 19
What Will My Autistic Grandson Do When I Die. I'm All He Has
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posted March 19
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Can you contact an estate planner? I worry same for my 28-yr-old adult daughter in an institution now for 6 yrs. and hoping she will gain release soon. I think I have learned that having a will… read more

posted April 28
Again, My 8 Year Old Didn't Want To Go To School. I've Tried To Give Him Something He Likes, Which Didn't Work To Talk To Him Either.
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Have you met and talked with the teacher? I bet the teacher would have some insight

posted March 28
Are There Discussion Boards, Chat Rooms Or Private Messaging In This App?
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posted March 18
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No private messaging on this site. Q&A is the discussion board here. You can reach out to the team member directly by writing on their page and maybe start by exchanging email addresses. I hope this… read more

posted March 18
Parent Support Groups Near Westfield MA?
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posted March 18
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My Son Doesn't Want To Go To School. What Can I Do For Him To Go He Is 8 Years Old.
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posted March 18
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I've tried that and it doesn't work. I've tried everything and nothing.

posted March 19
Have You Ready Uniquely Human?
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I’m listening to the audiobook, and I find it so interesting and helpful. I’m noticing my daughter’s coping skills and her improvement. She is communicating her needs to me and advocating for herself.

posted March 17
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I'll have to check it out, thanks

posted March 19
I'm Just Wondering When My Son Will Grow Out Of Bitting Himself
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posted March 17
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How she does that? I'm so sorry 🤗

posted March 19
Hello MAT Family! If You Have A Story You Would Like To Share About A 504 Plan To Support Your Child, I Would Love To Hear About It!
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My name is JC Ellinger, and I am a writer for Autism Parenting Magazine. I am doing a piece all about 504s which, unlike IEPs, parents may be less familiar with. If you have experience or a story you would like to share with me and other families, I am open ears (and eyes)! Of course, if you are more comfortable with privately emailing me about it we could arrange that as well. Hope to hear from some of you! Happy Friday to all 🙂

posted March 15
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I have experience with the 504 and an IEP. If we could do a private chat. My email is (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

posted March 21
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