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How Do You Explain To People What You’re Child Needs Without Offending Them, I Know My Child Is Not Getting The Required Help At School That

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Any Tips For Handling Rude Comments From Strangers?

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Hi! I Have A Teenage Boy On The Spectrum And I’m Looking For Some Kind Of Rec Center Or “big Brother” Type Of Program. Can Someone Help Me?

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Omaha, NE

I Know For Fact If I Didn't Have Spell Check On My Computer It Would Look Bad Any Comments?

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Okla city
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks.

January 16

Is It Normal For Autistic Children To Have On And Off Behaviors All Day Long?

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Michigan, MI

Behaviors

A MyAutismTeam Member

Absolutely. My son has a splintered profile. His sensory needs change like the weather, so things can go up and down quite randomly

January 16

Autistic And Thrift

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A MyAutismTeam Member

My grandfather and I used to go to an outdoor flea market on Sunday mornings during the spring and summer. We went to every flea market and thrift store that was around and we loved it and I still do.

January 20

Where Are The Qualified Daycares Within The East Bay Of CA For Children With Autism?

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San Francisco, CA

We do not have family who is able to care/assist with child care. I have not been able to work (tried for one year) because there isn't anyone to watch my five year old.

How Do You Toilet Train An 12 Year Old With Autism And Global Development Delay

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Woking, UK

Apparently he uses the toilet at school and everything but he doesn't at home it's very odd plus he hates nappies I tried super undies it did help in some places but not in all places I need help!

A MyAutismTeam Member

Find out if they use pictures or any kind of reward at school and try to make everything as similar as you can.

January 15

My Son Communicates With His Therapists But Not Us. Anyone Else Experienced This?

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He is 2.5 years old and now knows 40 words. He says “up” when he wants to be picked up. Says “help” when he wants help and “go” when he wants to leave one room to another. However, I see this consistently with his aba therapists, and speech therapist but not so much at home where he just wants to play all the time and throws tantrums when he doesn’t get his way.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I think therapy and school probably feel like work and home feels like a relaxed environment. My son does things at school I can never get him to do at home. I think it feels like a different… read more

January 15

How Often Does Social Security Do Non Medical Evaluations?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cairo, NY

Did last one a month before she got her first check.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I did one before he got approved.

January 13

Is There Anyone Out There With Adult Children On The Spectrum? It Would Be Helpful For Me And For Their Caregivers To Get In Touch To Share.

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Langford, British Columbia
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes, verbal

January 29

I Have A Weird Question. Do Your Asd Kids Have You Kiss A Boo Boo But Make You Kiss The Opposite Side As Well For It To Be Equal?

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Saint Michaels, MD

I dont know if this is a autistic thing or not. I know its a weird question and might just be specific to my kid. I just noticed today. He's almost 3.

A MyAutismTeam Member

So cute! I can totally relate to things having to be "even" 😊 I'm AuDHD with OCD and anxiety.

January 12
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