... He won't take x rays or even let them clean his teeth. I took Andy for a regular teeth cleaning appointment, and the dentist said, "It looks like he split a back molar and needs to be taken care of immediately". My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate? ...
Dentist Visits and Autism
... He won't take x rays or even let them clean his teeth. I took Andy for a regular teeth cleaning appointment, and the dentist said, "It looks like he split a back molar and needs to be taken care of immediately". My poor son had been suffering the pain for God knows how long and I didn't catch it; it's heartbreaking. Can you relate? ...
... In other words environmental factors, mental engagement, learning new thing, can all affect brain structure and intelligence.The quantitative side of me was alert to the small sample size and correlation/causality questions, but my non-scientific, gut reaction to this news screamed out, “Of course it does!” ...
Teens IQ’s and Brains Can Change – Of Course!
... In other words environmental factors, mental engagement, learning new thing, can all affect brain structure and intelligence.The quantitative side of me was alert to the small sample size and correlation/causality questions, but my non-scientific, gut reaction to this news screamed out, “Of course it does!” ...
... "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyAutismTeam"When my child was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if a teacher or therapist said something incorrect about autism or my child. ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... "If something doesn't seem right, I trust my gut and look for answers." - Member of MyAutismTeam"When my child was first diagnosed, I kept my mouth shut even if a teacher or therapist said something incorrect about autism or my child. ...
... My son refuses to clean his room & he will make his 5 year old sister do it and she will because she has a kind heart.• My daughter (18) is always rude to her sister (15) and brother (9).• I took this picture today to use when I update my family and friends on her diagnosis. ...
Rude Comments and Autism
... My son refuses to clean his room & he will make his 5 year old sister do it and she will because she has a kind heart.• My daughter (18) is always rude to her sister (15) and brother (9).• I took this picture today to use when I update my family and friends on her diagnosis. ...
... Ask others to bring potluck dishes and help clean up so you don't wind up overdoing it. If you would like to attend a family gathering but it doesn't work for your child, think about respite care. ...
... For many, particularly those that are non-verbal it is extremely difficult for them to communicate to us what they are experiencing.Many but not all manifestations of underlying medical conditions also are present with compromised breathing.Effective respiration and diaphragmatic control is essential for:- Strengthening the immune system, brain and gut ...
What Causes Meltdowns?
... For many, particularly those that are non-verbal it is extremely difficult for them to communicate to us what they are experiencing.Many but not all manifestations of underlying medical conditions also are present with compromised breathing.Effective respiration and diaphragmatic control is essential for:- Strengthening the immune system, brain and gut ...
... “You must make her clean up all of her messes,” the therapists had told us. “It’s the only way to discourage her from doing it.” I think they called it an “aversive”—a kind word for “negative reinforcement.” In this case, cleaning up was designed to be a consequence of her action, to discourage her from making a mess next time. ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... “You must make her clean up all of her messes,” the therapists had told us. “It’s the only way to discourage her from doing it.” I think they called it an “aversive”—a kind word for “negative reinforcement.” In this case, cleaning up was designed to be a consequence of her action, to discourage her from making a mess next time. ...
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