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I Have Time But How Do I Make Myself Stay On Top Of Things?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 12 answers

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

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Any Tips For Parents Considering An Emotional Support Pet For Their Child?

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O Socks No Shoes

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Elizabeth City, NC

What do parents of severe ASD or/and sensory processing disorder toddlers do for this;;
My daughter recently refuses to wear any socks or shoes. We’ve tried all types of suggestions like bigger sizes, different types of shoes, seamless socks, and absolutely nothing works. Idk what to do anymore & it’s getting cold meaning She’ll stay sick this winter. She already has a cough & runny nose as the weather is changing. .

A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member around the house & for pajamas I do put her in those onesies/rompers. She will take her bottoms and pull-ups/diapers off randomly so they are a must & so I may have to make… read more

October 24, 2023

Do You Have A Good Cookbook That You Use?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Or do you happily make your own receipes?

A MyAutismTeam Member

My favorite book is “How to Cook Everything” by Mark Bittman. It’s large and has just about any sort of food that you might want to make, including variations of the recipe.

October 31, 2023 (edited)

Insights On ABA Providers (Cortica, AttainABA)

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Berkeley, CA

Hi everyone, after 18 months of going through diagnosis and waiting lines, we are finally entering the intake stage with several ABA providers for our 5 years old, diagnoses on the spectrum as well as with anxiety disorder
Besides waiting time, prices etc. I haven't looked in details at the different providers. We are now working with both Cortica and AttainABA. Is there anything I should know before picking one over the other? What are the considerations? I feel like this will be eventually… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

Check out Glassdoor.com. You can read reviews from people that have worked for that company. There is one on Cortica.

November 5, 2023

Has Anyone Tried Purple Carrot Juice For Inflammation

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Australia

Anybody Use Tablet And What Did You Put On It?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

ipad got but thinking of getting tablet

A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member I had the Motorola Razr back in 2006! It sadly got stolen. It was a cool phone!

November 6, 2023

How Successful Was Your Travel With Your Autistic Adult Child Who Suffers From Severe Meltdowns?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

We are planning a family reunion and would like advice on travel in an airplane. Info on recent travels is what I am looking for. We want to go to New York next year and would like to start planning. Any advice, travel info, best times to leave from Chicago, which airline, benefits for disabled people would be greatly appreciated.

A MyAutismTeam Member

@Samala-Thank you for that information. I really wish I could drive for 13 hours but I am the only transportation and nobody else has traveled for that length of time. Also, in July, we took the twins… read more

November 3, 2023

My Little Autistic Brother Makes My Parents Wipe Him.

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hi, I'm almost 18 years old and need help.

My little brother is around 8 years old, and although he has autism, he understands wiping and doesn't like his poop on his butt. In the beginning, 5-6 years old, he was wiping perfectly fine. Recently, though, for the passed 1-2 years, we moved to the south and he's had sticky poo. He loves junk food and unhealthy snacks as well, so that's probably why. But he makes my mom wipe his butt! My mom says that he'll clog the toilet, making excuses like… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

It’s normal for regression to happen after a move. Look at it through this lens- if someone was permanently physically handicapped so that they could not go to the bathroom by themselves, should they… read more

October 21, 2023

Non Verbal Watching Shows In Different Languages Is That Ok?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Davenport, FL

My daughter is 6yrs old and non verbal. She's beginning to mumble alot and repeat words. She loves to watch shows in different languages. Will this hinder her from learning her primary language first?

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son is 4yrs old. He switches everything on his tablet from English, Chinese, Spanish, and I forgot what else. He does this all day long. I just let him. No way to stop him it would be a battle… read more

July 9

Does Anyone Have Any Advice On Making Transitions Easier For My Little?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Michaels, MD

It seems like he is struggling in school due to transitioning from one activity to another. He gets upset and starts banging his head on the floor 😭

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son has some anxiety about what to expect next in school. A picture schedule for the day or a picture of what to expect for the next activity might help. I have seen some kids with helmets if meds… read more

October 22, 2023

Does Anyone Have Experience Or Story About Balmy World Drums Helping Our Little Sensory Seekers?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Knoxville, TN

I keep getting targeted ads for this company and their drums, I guess because I've been googling and looking into more non traditional therapies like music/sound therapy.

A MyAutismTeam Member

It didn't even occur to me to search for one cheaper on amazon!! Thank you for the idea! I'm going to order one of the Hopwell ones. The sounds these drums make remind me of big windchimes, which he… read more

October 20, 2023
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