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Anyone Know Of Any Social Groups For Adolescents On The Spectrum In NYC Area?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 20 answers

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

By A MyAutismTeam Member 15 answers

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

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What's Your Or Child's Favourite Thing To Do?

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ABA Therapy

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Jersey City, NJ

Why is it so hard to find ABA therapy in NJ. I don’t know if I’m not looking in the wrong places or if it should normally take over a month just to get a response from insurance? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you ❤️

Respite Care In Southern California

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Manhattan Beach, CA

We just relocated and are looking to find respite for my 4.5 year old son in the Southern California (Manhattan Beach). Does anyone have recommendations?

A MyAutismTeam Member

Check with your Regional Center. We are a client of Regional Center in our area and receive free respite hours.

November 5, 2023

How Best To Discipline My 7 Year Old Daughter For Not Listening.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Texas City, TX

i.e. No, you cannot go in that room, and she proceeds to go in that room.

She is mostly verbal and understands right from wrong and what she is and is not supposed to do. but certain times she just does not listen. I am struggling with how to correct the behavior.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I am also still struggling with my 5 year old. I don’t want him to follow me to the basement because we have a lot of tools down there that could hurt him. I still have to carry/drag him back… read more

January 18

How Can I Tell If My Son Is Has A Headache Or Not? He's Mostly Non Verbal

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Michigan, MI
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks everyone! I appreciate you all

October 31, 2023

My Grandson Is Being Home Schooled Currently Because The Public School Couldn’t Accommodate His Needs

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cobleskill, NY

We are currently home schooling my 14 year old grandson because 9th grade in the public school was very unacceptable to him - the school - too many people - Chromebook’s - he was regressing and that was not acceptable to us. So homeschooling has been good so far but what we are finding out is that we think his aides were doing the work for him. We started homeschooling with pre algebra and found he couldn’t do it, (even though he got the 8th math award for the highest average). We are now… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

As far as I know NO school teaches life skills. Thats why they graduate without knowing how to use a checkbook, pay bills, count money. Some schools aren’t teaching cursive anymore or how to read an… read more

November 4, 2023

Should ABA Be PRIORitize? Compare To All Therapies Needed?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

You can say it all depends child's diagnosis in reality we’re all getting the same therapy the problem is what to prioritize. Going crazy with ABA. We have been in ABA for 5 months I do and don’t see any progress. They have 1 AbA therapist / BCBA, / someone else training need regards to my daughter dx severe autism but is it better just to have BCBA full-on training ? What advice can anyone provide???? 😭

A MyAutismTeam Member

Se if u dont know is social/ emotional therapy

October 26, 2023

Adult Children With Autism Etc...

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huntington Beach, CA

Hi. Anyone in Orange County with adult children? My son is 24 years old now. He's been home full time for over 2 years. No day programs taking those needing 1:1 still. Want to connect with others.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Hi!! We're in Lake Forest and we've been blessed to have our caregiver for the past 4+ years that took the place of my son's Day Program at Vocational Visions, since covid started. My son is 30 and… read more

December 19, 2023

Does Anyone Know Of A Online Support Group For Parents Of Adult Children On The Autism Spectrum?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, IL

I've been trying to find a support group for parents of adult children on the autism spectrum for a long time. My son and I live in a small town, so resources are very limited.

A MyAutismTeam Member

There are several fb groups.

November 4, 2023

Ashville-Hendersonville, NC High Schools?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
chocoloco, al

Any recommended high schools (public or private) for kids on the spectrum in the Ashville-Hendersonville, NC area? My son with mild autism will be starting 9th grade next school year and we are considering a move.

Other autism resources in the Ashville-Hendersonville area would also be much appreciated. TIA!

A MyAutismTeam Member

I'm in the same exact situation!! Following

November 29, 2023

Does Anyone Who Is A Single Parent Feel Depressed And Feel Like There Failing And That It's All There Fault For You Childs Diagnosis?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Alhambra, CA
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks. For the tip

October 25, 2023
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