Questions & Answers

My daughter is 11 and has classic autism with a global developmental delay and borderline intellectual function. I know there are services out there but I don't know where to start. She was diagnosed at 3, but we were receiving most of her help through the schools. We have pulled her out of school and I am interested in finding out what all is available to us and how to go about getting whatever help we can. But - where do I turn? Is there a lawyer or a center that would coordinate finding… read more

A friend's son has a dual diagnosis of Fragile X and autism. It has been hard for her to connect with other parents who understand Fragile X issues here in Orange County, California. Is anyone aware of other parents impacted by this?

So I keep thinking of homeschooling my son, for about a couple of years now. I don't know why I have done it yet. I guess one reason maybe I don't think I'll be able to get him to do work. Anyways, when or what finlay made you decide to go for it?

My son was not diagnosed with ASD until he was 11, he is now almost 13. Prior to that he was diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. After a reevaluation this summer it was determined he has Asperger's and ADHD. He has always had difficulty with aggression, but some of the more obvious ASD behaviors have increased since starting puberty. (More perseveration, vocal stimming, tantrums, threats, entering others personal space). The school has refused to acknowledge that his behaviors are due to Autism… read more

My daughter is 21, high functioning, among other dx. I'm concerned about her future. She cannot drive or work...

She is only a sophmore, but we thought we better start now so we can do our research and narrow it down to two or 3. She doesn't have a specific degree in mind so we are pretty open - any ideas where to start?

My 5y/o who was diagnosed with autism at age 3 has really bad aggression problems. Her behavior in every aspect is basically horrible. She hits and bites and is really awful to her sister. She knows it's things she is not supposed to do. When I punish her: put her in time out, take away her special toy, make her play alone, have a talk with her about the problem, let sissy do something special without older sister... She just laughs at me then screams like I broke her leg or something. Nothing… read more

And than accuses you of lying to the Dr. For a diagnosis?! Takes him to a family D.O. Who has never seen him before and says "he's fine. Your mother is just crazy"....