Questions & Answers

This is what was recommended for my 3 year old son as an appropriate intensive treatment. I am not sure how to go about getting this level of intervention. I am starting by having him assessed for serviced through the county/school district. I am sure they wont want to provide that level of intervention. We do have Kaiser insurance starting September 1st so I will pursue what I can with them as well. I just dont understand how people can still work and have that level of therapy for their child… read more

It looks like CDC whistleblower has gone public with his role in covering up data that showed 3x ASD risk from MMR for African American children if given before 3 years of age. This story is becoming mainstream now. CNN reported it on their site and looks like whistleblower is talking to congressman, so hope there are congressional hearings investigating the alleged fraud at CDC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THGbJnpywyw

I am wondering when Georgia medicaid must start covering ABA therapy. Does anyone know if there is a medicaid waiver in Georgia that will allow a child with autism to receive ABA therapy?

Our daughter is 20, upper spectrum/high functioning autistic, has anxiety and depression. Seem to have diagnosis of eating disorder. She periodically limits food intake, has abused laxatives, self-harms, and views her thin body parts as "fat". She periodically cuts and hits herself. We are looking for a clinic that can treat her based on her medical issues, not solely her behaviors. We live in Illinois. Also, what do we do if she refuses to go to the treatment? We don't have guardianship… read more

Build-n-Care in home ABA Therapy company I found online. Tried to search BBB but found no results. Anyone had personal experience with this company?

I am looking for other parents with teen boys who have experienced sexually reactive behavior that has been problematic.
How have you addressed it? Any resources? Books? Therapists? Classes? Also, looking for a structure and discipline plan for high functioning autistic teen boy (almost 16.)
Thank you :)

Has anyone tried the brainchild nutritional starter kit. And if so where can you share your experience . I'm thinking of trying it!

My child can speak but choose not to. Will only talk if he is motivated by candy or some other rewards. Help! Is that just a stage? is there something we can do?

My son is 3.5 yrs old and is still not trained. I've heard it takes longer for them which is why I havent pushed the issue but I want to atleast introduce the idea to him and work on it with him. Oh and i'll be "introducing" he potty to his brother as well who is 18 months old (not on the spectrun....yet). Any advice would be greatly aprreciated, thanks!