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Haircuts.... Has Anyone Tried These In Real Life?
Has anyone tried these? I wonder if one can return them easily if they are not worth it.....Part of me is thinking beware of magic beans but....
I used Little Martin's Drawer hair trimmers on both my asd sons. They actually tolerated it because very quiet and gentle. Only downside is the longest length isn't very long. It was a stepping stone… read more
What Are You Thankful For?
The help I get from Care Home staff and others that show me how to do best for my son nonverbal, Jas (learnt alot from music therapist and youtube)
Thankful for
1) God always answering my prayers and being there for my family
2) My supportive caring and patient husband. He’s always a listening ear and my partner in crime
3) My beautiful and… read more
Can Having An Autistic Child Put A Wedge In Your Marriage?
Marriage and autistic son
@A MyAutismTeam Member Thanks. It has been lonely.
Has Anyone Done Sleep Cycle Training?
Joseph's special needs teacher said the school psychologist mentioned it as a possible help for his poor sleep lately. Let me know your thoughts!
No we haven't, I'm going to Google it
How Do You Know And At What Age Do You Know If You're Child Is High Or Low Functioning?
High or low function and child
Thanks.
My Daughter Is In 1st Grade (age 7) And Still Refuses To Poop In The Toilet. How To Help Her Face Her Fear?
My daughter is in 1st grade (age 7) and has level 1 'high functioning' autism. She is verbal, has high understanding and communication, has made great strides in areas she had difficulty with when first diagnosed at age 3 (fine motor, speech, gross motor, social skills). She is incredibly smart and has caught up to her peers in most areas. However, she still refuses to poop in the toilet (but pees just fine). She got 'splashed' by the water when first learning to poop in the toilet back at age 4… read more
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your idea about the squirt gun!! Wish I had thought of that all those years ago!! 🤣🤣
We get so damn exhausted and we wrack our brains trying to think of things to use to get things… read more
What Are Some Good Brands For Chewy Necklaces? Eastin Seems To Chew Through The Ones I Get On Amazon
Chewy necklaces
Check out especialneeds.com. They also carry a lot of chewies.
SSI And How To Save For Children Who Receive Govt Benefits
I may be looking at this the wrong way, but how in the world do you save money for children and grandchildren who receive govt benefits without it effecting them? I am not interested in the govt taking my hard earned money that I saved for my autistic children or grandchildren.
We are in the same boat with Sapphire. She is adult now in her early 30's. A trust is a good idea!!
How Long Does Your Kiddos Meltdowns Last?
Meltdowns and behaviors
Sometimes it feels like the meltdown will start at once around 6 am, and will continue through the day with various moments of all out fury, but the regular scream will be on" from the moment he comes… read more
Does Anyone Have A Developmental Pediatrician For There Kiddo? If So,is It Beneficial?
Finding a new pediatrician
Unfourtely none at the moment. Although, I had speech, and occupational therapy when I was back in Canada. I had one-to-one care. Someone would come to my house and help me with my developmental… read more
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