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My son just started something my wife is bringing him to for neurology for brain improvement. It's a six week therapy that is supposed to improve communication, behavior ect. If it does not work we will put him on medication to calm him down. Has anyone ever heard of this or used this treatment for autism? Thanks all for answering my question and your time. https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa...

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we just finished spending (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) on 6 weeks of treatment and saw no benefit at all. they only seemed to care about us while we owed them… read more

May 12

Hey Team, What Do We Feel Or Know About The S2C Method Of Communication?

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Davenport, FL
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My son's secondary diagnosis when he was younger was CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) and when I did not understand what he was trying to tell me, I asked him to spell the words, either by writing… read more

April 4

Can Anyone Refer A Neurologist In The Pennsylvania Area That Is Knowledgeable About Autism And Treats Older Adults On The Spectrum?

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Wilkes Barre, PA

My Son Likes To Break Stuff. My Stuff Mostly. Not Violently Just Enjoys Breaking Or Making A Mess. He's 6 I'm Tired Of It All. Wasted Money

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Cleveland, OH

overwhelmed and over it

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hes non verbal, doesnt answer questions

May 22

Does Anyone Have A Timeline Of Language Development Milestones In Toddlers With Autism?

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Toronto, ON

How Often Does Your ASD Kid/adult Attention Seek? What Unique Ways Do They Exhibit It?

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Coweta, OK

TBH— I want a comparison. I guess I want to stop ignoring attention seeking just because of my emotions.

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My (4) year old has limited verbal skills, but she knows "Mommy" and she will yell it at the top of her lungs if she loses sight of me. If I don't respond right away she escalates. Its incredibly… read more

April 9

How Do I Get My 3yo Nonverbal Autistic Son To Vomit When He Is Sick Instead Of Swallowing It Back Down?

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Pittsburgh, PA
A MyAutismTeam Member

Maybe practice spitting something like applesauce out in the sink when he is not sick? You can demonstrate and try to make it fun, just so he gets used to the mechanics of doing this. I also keep a… read more

April 29

My 4 Ye Old Daughter Doesn’t Eat Sold Food Just PediaSure . Her Cup Broke And Now She Is Refusing Anything We Even Bought Her The Same Cup

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Johnson City, TN
A MyAutismTeam Member

I have a very picky eater - I allowed him to get very hungry and offering him healthy food and eventually ate. Don't be scared won't eat for 2-3 days as long as drinking something - it is fine

March 31

My Son Who Is Just About 2 And Half Yrs Old Is Babbling But No Words Have Formed. Anyone Has Expr If These Babbles Would Convert To Words?

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Toronto, ON
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That is great! I hope my son also speaks soon

April 7

My 2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Struggles With Drop Off At Daycare. Any Tips?

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After the first minute or two she is fine, but mama leaving Is so traumatic for her. I’ve tried everything, schedule cards, social stories, quickly leaving, and slowly leaving. Any advice?

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