... I looked at her again; Carly was finally sleeping. Her breathing was calm and regular, her forehead damp with perspiration. I lay down gently next to her so as not to wake her, still longing for some sense of connection. I could feel my anger dissipate. There was so much I wanted for her, simple things, impossible things. ...
A Parent’s Toxic Cocktail: Worry & Sleeplessness
... I looked at her again; Carly was finally sleeping. Her breathing was calm and regular, her forehead damp with perspiration. I lay down gently next to her so as not to wake her, still longing for some sense of connection. I could feel my anger dissipate. There was so much I wanted for her, simple things, impossible things. ...
... My husband is deployed” because they instantly knows what that entails. “ (Note: More broadly – we see this trend happening on the MyAutismTeam live feed where geographically separated parents connect to discuss common challenges such as family members blaming autism on “bad parenting”, feeling isolated (another military mom), acting up in school, sleeping ...
5 Things Every Parent in the Autism Community Can Learn from Military Moms
... My husband is deployed” because they instantly knows what that entails. “ (Note: More broadly – we see this trend happening on the MyAutismTeam live feed where geographically separated parents connect to discuss common challenges such as family members blaming autism on “bad parenting”, feeling isolated (another military mom), acting up in school, sleeping ...
... He uses the iPad to keep a calendar of his assignments and to type out his work rather than writing everything out by hand. He also receives a reduced amount of homework. ...
... also asked to help the behavior of children using psychiatric medications butmay be hard to access as there are few of them.Psychiatrists: These doctors have specific training in the emotional and behavioral treatmentof adults and children and have the most training in the use of psychiatric medications.However, psychiatrists tend to be the hardest type ...
Doctors, Prescribed Medications, and Autism
... also asked to help the behavior of children using psychiatric medications butmay be hard to access as there are few of them.Psychiatrists: These doctors have specific training in the emotional and behavioral treatmentof adults and children and have the most training in the use of psychiatric medications.However, psychiatrists tend to be the hardest type ...
... In 2025, researchers began testing a new gene therapy called JAG201 in children with a rare type of autism caused by a variation in the SHANK3 gene. Another medicine, SPG601, is being fast-tracked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people with fragile X syndrome, a condition that often includes autism. ...
4 Treatment Options for Autism
... In 2025, researchers began testing a new gene therapy called JAG201 in children with a rare type of autism caused by a variation in the SHANK3 gene. Another medicine, SPG601, is being fast-tracked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people with fragile X syndrome, a condition that often includes autism. ...
... . … This has really opened him up socially, as he was the hide-under-the-table-type.”3. Amazing Job InterviewAn adult member who lives with autism was excited about a new job opportunity and an interview that went well: “I had a job interview this morning! It’s for a position with a local agency who serves people with developmental disabilities. ...
12 Autism Success Stories From Members: Read the Wins
... . … This has really opened him up socially, as he was the hide-under-the-table-type.”3. Amazing Job InterviewAn adult member who lives with autism was excited about a new job opportunity and an interview that went well: “I had a job interview this morning! It’s for a position with a local agency who serves people with developmental disabilities. ...
... If you’re on a desktop computer, use the “Find someone like you” filters on the left side of the page.Step 3 — Tap a member’s username to view their profile.Step 4 — In the text box that says “Say hi to [username],” type your message and tap the “Post” button to send your greeting.Step 5 — You can find your conversation under “Messages” on your profile ...
Getting Started on MyAutismTeam
... If you’re on a desktop computer, use the “Find someone like you” filters on the left side of the page.Step 3 — Tap a member’s username to view their profile.Step 4 — In the text box that says “Say hi to [username],” type your message and tap the “Post” button to send your greeting.Step 5 — You can find your conversation under “Messages” on your profile ...
... Take a short break from a favorite thing – a dessert, a beverage, a type of music, a show – and then when you come back to it again, you’ll remember how much you love it. Imagine a jar where you could place one thought of gratitude. What would it be? Share what you're grateful for with fellow MyAutismTeam members in the comments below. ...
Practicing Gratitude When Caring for a Child With Autism
... Take a short break from a favorite thing – a dessert, a beverage, a type of music, a show – and then when you come back to it again, you’ll remember how much you love it. Imagine a jar where you could place one thought of gratitude. What would it be? Share what you're grateful for with fellow MyAutismTeam members in the comments below. ...
... And yet, thousands agree on a specific type of therapy that they feel has helped their child most: occupational therapy. We’ve asked over 40,000 parents of kids with autism on MyAutismTeam “What therapies, if any, work best for your child?” ...
... “He’ll never eat that type of food.” “That trip to the mall with him was just awful.” “Why doesn’t she get along well with others? What’s her problem?” “We can’t possibly go there because it’s not safe for us.” “Why can’t you guys be like everyone else?!” ...
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