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Do Your Kids Get A Lot Of Cavities Because They Resist Brushing Their Teeth?
My daughter has several cavities. She has gotten fillings before. The dentist said that she needs to brush and floss. They also said that milk has sugar in it and she needs to drink more water instead of milk. I feel guilty because I forget to remind her to brush her teeth and we don’t keep up with flossing at all.
Aziel hates brushing his teeth. It’s always a struggle. We haven’t been able to get his electric toothbrush yet to try that. We are looking into the one that projects water out of it so it takes care… read more
What Kind Of Meds Does Ur Lil Ones Take?
Davis currently isn't taking any, but I'd like some info on how u went about getting them and personal experiences. His tantrums and constant yelling are getting worse as he's aging. He has good days and bad days but never in between. He gets to the point where I'm concerned that he'll really injure himself or someone around him. I feel like if he just slowed down a little it would help and maybe he'll und
erstand what's really going on.
If you have a ppo and not an hmo, you should not have to have a referral for a pyschiatrist. I think though you probably would need a referral for a nuerologist though to get in. I hope you find sone… read more
Melatonin Yay Or Nay?
What are everyone’s thoughts about Melatonin? I have a lot of confusion about it myself. Some say no way it’s terrible for kids, others say it’s safe and helps everyone. My doctor didn’t quit answer when I asked he just asked why I stopped giving it to my son. Overall I just want to know if anyone actually has an answer. Not to use everyday but in moderation.
So, melatonin affects people differently. For our son, we have to give him melatonin. We have tried without, tried changing hours of naps and bedtimes, tried other remedies, tried no nap at all… read more
What Causes Autism? How Can It Be Treated?
I’ve heard that too much screen time causes autism. And that you can improve autism by spending more time with your child.
Screen time does NOT cause autism. Autism starts in the womb, caused by nothing other than the fact that we are all created to be who we are for a reason 😊 The world needs neurodiversity! Screen time… read more
A Working Young Adult On SSI
As a parent who will soon have a working young adult child starting soon and I don't want him to lose his SSI if any of you parents or anyone who understands that my question is for example like do you work two days or just the weekend from what-to-what hours. I definitely continue with his therapy.
Hello, you really have a lot going on. I never heard of special needs trust. I have a trust fund to leave with my son but my daughter be over it so the SSI can’t mess with his check. Yes those tea cup… read more
The Elephant In The Room
Not a question but an observation. Autism has become normalized and that’s bad for the children affected and those who are their caregivers. It’s wrong for society to “accept” a continually growing unexplained mental/behavioral health crisis and not demand answers. parents who have children with autism are asked to be stoic and fatalistic but that’s unfair. There should be more research into the cause of autism and a search for cures. I know that’s difficult when dealing with neurological… read more
Autism isn't much of priority when you look at the National Institute of Health funding. It was #130 on the funding categories. They spent $308 million dollars in 2022. We spent $3.2 billion on… read more
Why Is It Hard To Get Others To Believe Your Child Most Likely Has Autism? (Wait Listed For A Screening In Our State)
I work in early childhood education and while we can’t diagnose we can screen and refer. I did our screenings on my daughter and with the results consulted for a screening and have been placed on a wait list. Unfortunately in our area the wait list is almost 2 years long. I am struggling to get support from those around us as it’s hard for them to believe she would have autism. My parents especially, I know it’s contributing to outdated views. Any advice?
Unfortunately there is a waitlist everywhere around here. It’s something we struggle with in our job as we often have to refer for further screenings. I know she has autism, I just find it hard… read more
For Those Living In New Brunswick, Is There Any Help That We Can Get At Home?
With 3 special need children and hubby on the spectrum too (just not diagnosed yet) I am at my braking point… I Can’t accomplish anything :( I always have to intervene to divide the crowd. I can’t make phone calls without them screaming bloody murder. I can’t even pass in front of a mirror and look at my reflection as they automatically ask ‘Are you leaving???’ with a tone of panic in their voice. Me and my husband can’t EVER talk, even at night when they are ‘supposed’ to sleep .. Our basement… read more
I do have some friends that I can talk to. But they aren’t in a disposition to be able to ‘help’ sadly. Being able to share here tho, with people who do understand makes it less alone :) thank you for… read more
CBD Oil
Anyone use for sleep, 14 yr old non verbal child
Just use it before going out into possible stressful situations.
We use Melatonin, in Liquid form to help achieve sleep.
Do You Feel Like You Know What You’re Doing?
Do you feel like you’re doing the right thing? Like you know what to do? Like you’ve got this?
This subject is a trigger for most. Especially for those that are in the beginning of their diagnosis. Hell we are still in the beginning. Most of the time I feel I’m fighting for Aziel’s form of ASD… read more
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