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Do You Have An Autistic Adult Child?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 11 answers

Any Tips For Parents Considering An Emotional Support Pet For Their Child?

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What Programs Help Children On The Spectrum Become More Independent And Social?

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What Type Of Therapy Or Intervention Have You Found Useful For Your Child/adult Child?

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My Three Year Old Grandson Who Is Autistic Had A Cold And Now Has A Very Bad Cough. How Do We Get Him To Take Antibiotics? He Is Resistant.

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Toronto, ON
A MyAutismTeam Member

I still wouldn't trust it but I am very familiar with the criteria as well as all disassociative cognitive disorders the mind is not formed enough with set patterns as it is around adulthood parents… read more

November 3

I Am Addicted To Twitch Trolling And Saying Trolling Stuff, Is There Any Help For Me?

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Hi Everyone - Any Suggestions For Gymnastics In Nassau County NY

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Nye, MT
A MyAutismTeam Member

If your child has special needs do some searches for “adaptive gymnastics” classes in the county system.

October 30

How Do You Fix Bad Behaviors? With Your Kiddos? I'm Still Struggling With All Of This

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Michigan, MI

How Did You Share Your Child's Diagnosis With Them (if You Have)?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

Funny enough, a few months ago, we had been preparing to talk to my son about it, and one day he just asked me "Papa, am I autistic?" I answered him honestly and it turned into a great conversation.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi Rich & welcome:) For my 20 year old we hadn’t told her & I had a school psychologist ask me why we hadn’t yet & I said I just didn’t want her to be hurt by it. He said she’s so smart that she’ll… read more

October 29

How Do You Adapt Trick-or-treating For Your Child?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAutismTeam Member

I love the idea of hiding candy around the house! For the more introverted child enclose a wagon or wagon like riding toy to give your child a place to hide. Encourage your child to engage but if… read more

4 days ago

Does The State Pay You To Homeschool Autistic Children? I Thought I Seen That Somewhere On Here

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, OH
A MyAutismTeam Member

This gives a good overview if you decide to homeschool. I could only find applying for scholarships as the way Ohio helps with the cost of homeschooling.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6Cread more

October 24

Stem Cell Therapy For Autism.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Has anyone used stem cell therapy for autism? It is not approved in the United states but a lot of people go to Panama ect. To have it done. Thanks hope you all are having a blessed day.

A MyAutismTeam Member

If you decide to have it for son do let us now the whole details
I wish I had known about it when son was younger

October 21

Autism Parents Meeting Friday Oct 25 @ 7:00p.m Eastern Standard Time Via Zoom Link: Https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89289846628

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio, OH

30 minutes
I will add more dates and times to fit flexible schedules. Come share resources, vent, listen, and connect with other parents that understand your daily life.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Zoom Link: Https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89289846628
Copy and paste if needed

October 20 (edited)

How Can I Make This Work?

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Roanoke, VA

I’m 28 years old living with my mom and I positively know that soon I will eventually get my first so apartment. I work a part time evening job and eventually will be switching to day time job but still part time because I have to work around my sons schedule with school (I have to get my son from school at 11am due to the collaboration with Aba schedule), it wasn’t by my choice. But what do I do if my son does not have school days (school closing/holiday breaks/etc.) and my son gets ABA 3 days… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

The right job is out there :) Just take one day at a time until it finds you 😊

October 17
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