Questions & Answers

My son is learning how to speak and the ABA's do not have flashcards... Does anyone know of a good website where I can buy them or print them out?

Our son has flat feet and we have been at Disney, I know a crazy sadistic decision, and after walking he is complaining about his feet hurting. He has flat feet and he is being OCD about it so any options, suggestions are welcome. We are here at Disney all week.

Okay, so my husbands schedule has changed, which has changed my little boy. He has never ever really had behavioral issues, just a few minor meltdowns. However, since my husbands work schedule change, there have been more meltdowns and for the first time in his life (he is 10), two weeks ago at school he had to be restrained so that he wouldn't hurt himself. He was hitting himself in the head, hitting his head up against the walls, etc. Never, ever has he done this before. Can anyone give me… read more

My son is receiving 20 hours of ABA therapy after school. His principle recommended replacing ABA with Floor-time. She said he would benefit more from Floor-time because he doesn't have behavioral issues. Does anyone know the difference between them? Has anyone's child benefited from Floor-time???

My son is 13 in his mind still around 7 He watches cartoons play kids games etc.. And I love it! He is my big baby boy...But I know that in a couple years He is going to be a teenager. Honestly I'm terrified about how to manage that stage of his life. how we help him socially what if He likes a girl...God ! He doesn't know He is autistic, I just want to put him in a bubble so nobody breaks his heart. Teenagers are cruel and he is so happy and pure of heart! How parents with autistic teenagers… read more

My 26 month old went to Cool Cuts once & he cried throughout the whole haircut. Since then I've been doing my best to cut his hair at home. It's starting to look funny because his ends are curly, lol. I really need to get him to a professional, but can't find anyplace. Hoping some moms in my area can give me advice based on where you take your kids. Thanks in advance.

I have my 3 year old on miralax taking 1/2 an adult dosage twice a day. She has been on this dosage for about two weeks. Yesturday she had an allergic reaction. Broke out in rash in her face that spread to her body. We have given her Benadryl as recommended by her pediatrician. I think miralax may have caused it. Tomorrow I'm taking her in to her pediatrician. She suffers from constapation since she got introduced to solids at 6 month old. Just looking for some feedback on any of this… read more

I was wondering if I should see a psychiatrist to prescribe my son medication...or do I see another doctor. His stimming has dramatically increased. I feel it causes the issues we are having with him.

my son is four and still not potty train any ideas or tips on how to get him going on his own he can not speak but is very smart when he wants something to eat or drink he brings me the food or beverage to me so I know he will understand when I say peepee and poop and point at the toilet seat so far he's pee on his self twice and once in the toilet but I had to take him and sit him down

I am at a loss. He is different since having his seizure in October. Some good, he peepees and poops independently now. However, he used to watch videos independently on the computer and he has totally stopped! I never thought I would have encourage my son to watch TV! He just sits there, usually doing nothing. We try to engage him and all he says is thank you. More worrisome to me is the fact that he doesn't really eat. He used to help himself to snacks and ask for soda. He no longer… read more