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Looking For A Live In Caregiver For A Nonspeaking 15 Year Old Boy With Autism Starting Immediately In Brooklyn NY. Any Ideas Where To Look?

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Brooklyn, NY
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thank you!

January 16

Does Anyone Have Advice On GPS Systems For The Runners?

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Virginia Beach, VA

My kid has snuck out of the house three times. Last night was the last straw. I almost lost it. The VBPD are very accommodating in helping to find him, but I am so afraid that he may get out and that i will never see him again. Please let me know if you all are using any systems, or can recommend. Thanks all

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January 6

I Have A Friend Who Has A Son That Is Autistic. Trying To Get Some Help For Her To Move Up To Washington State. Any Help Or Tips Would Help!

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Washington, AR

Hello! Looking For Teenage Groups Families In Central Maine Area

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Bangor, ME

Hello! Have 13 yr old boy who has combined ADHD and was recently diagnosed with level 1 autism. He is struggling making friends! Breaks my heart! Any ideas or guidance would be appreciated.

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Chess is fun! I was in chess club in middle school because my favorite teacher led it 😊 I like playing basketball, but I'm not sure how good at it I am, haha! The thing about video games is that they… read more

December 31, 2023

Is It Possible To Make A Difference In Your Child's Behaviors Only 8 Days A Month? (every Other Weekend).

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San Diego, CA

I only have my child every other weekend and the other parent is not on board with Occ Therapy, Speech Therapy, or any services recommended. Is there something I can do to help my child during the time they are with me?

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Hi, Im going through the same thing with my son, he is 7 diagnosed autistic at age three. His father and I have no custody order but for like three months I didnt get to see my son because his father… read more

January 2

It's Sad How Many Parents With Autistic Kids Face Barriers To Accessing Help That Their Children Desperately Need And Have A Right To.

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Ventura, CA

My son's father stopped answering my calls and tried withholding him from me about three months ago. Being there is no custody order, and we were never married, I filed for custody, but our court date is not until February. He is 7 and non-verbal, I see his father's actions are causing him emotional distress. A few months ago my son's school called his father, asked him to attend a meeting where they did a behavioral assessment and agreed to move our son to a school for kids who have more… read more

What Age Was Your Child Potty Trained ? My Son Is 4 And Not Yet Potty Trained

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Lorain, OH

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Well, that's 'Subjective' with Autism
My Son 'Technically' isn't 'Potty-Trained' because He cannot get Himself to the bathroom when He needs to Urinate of have a B.M., though He knows when He needs… read more

December 30, 2023 (edited)

My Granddaughter Has Recently Been Walking With Her Eyes Shut And Covered Does Anyone Have The Same Kind Of Issue?

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Converse, TX
A MyAutismTeam Member

Could be sensory, could be play, could be trying to avoid seeing something they don't want to see. Just look around for obstacles that could be a danger to someone walking with their eyes closed and… read more

December 31, 2023

Will My Son Ever Grow Out Of Only Eating A Hand Full Of Things?

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Michigan, MI

Picky eater problems

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Fear not! I don’t know which way it will go, but the only person you need to check in with is his doctor. When my son was about 1 1/2 to 2, he would eat chicken, french toast, smiley fries, yogurt and… read more

January 18

Overeating??

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TX

My nonverbal son has a tendency to over eat. For those of you with kids who over eat, especially nonverbal ones, do you let them over eat to avoid meltdowns or do you discourage and distract them from this? My son is a growing teenage boy but I am a tiny bit worried we are teaching him to eat because he is bored as a habit....

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To my own understanding as a young mom who never stop searching and observing...I think time heals all thing...I don't know how to put it into writing but my son have changed a lot ..now he's so… read more

January 4
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