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What Analogy Helped You Explain Autism To A Family Member?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 22 answers

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

By A MyAutismTeam Member 12 answers

What Amazes Your Kid?

By A MyAutismTeam Member 13 answers

How Do You Know And At What Age Do You Know If You're Child Is High Or Low Functioning?

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How Do I Teach My Nonverbal Autistic 4-year-old How To Potty?

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Walker, LA
A MyAutismTeam Member

When I first got my oldest I didn't even know he was autistic like his mother never even got him his shots he was just turning six freak me out the first time he played with his poop are truly thought… read more

September 14 (edited)

Does Anyone Know Of A Good Adult Psychiatrist In Or Near Knoxville Tennessee? We Are Moving From IL To TN And Need A Psychiatrist There

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Morton, IL
A MyAutismTeam Member

No problem. Knoxville is a fun,scenic city. I hope you enjoy it there and find all you need.

September 14

Where Does One Go For Some Type Of Treatment, Facility, Etc. That Accepts A Child With Autism, 8, Non Verbal, With Dangerous Behaviors?

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I’m in constant fear, every day throughout the day I fight trying to gain control or calm these behaviors that include self harm to me, himself, & others? Everything in my home is damaged, the risk that my landlords discover the damage done, we are being told to leave. Residential has been recommended for awhile, as I’ve tried every other avenue I’ve been offered and can find. In Indiana state funding is required for most. As I’ve even made two attempts to try and get child services to open a… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

psychiatrist or behaviour therapist?

September 22

Does Anyone Know Of Affordable Tutoring Companies? 7th Grade Homework Has Been Overwhelming.

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Kingsville, MD
A MyAutismTeam Member

https://www.wyzant.com/

You can choose in person or online tutoring.

September 10 (edited)

Has Anyone Dealt With Their Child Refusing To Wear Diapers Or Clothes?

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I know the automatic response to refusing diapers is to potty train. But I don't think that is what's happening with my son. He just turned 3 and all of a sudden started getting extremely upset when we try to put a new diaper on him. He kicks and does everything in his power to make sure the diaper doesn't go on. My husband and I are having to force the diaper on, which is obviously not a good thing for anyone. He is also fighting putting on clothes. Both of these just started all of a sudden… read more

How Can I Stop My Daughter From Stripping Naked And Peeing Everywhere?

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Brighton, UK

So she's almost 3 but quite severe on the spectrum, she has always tried to strip and is hudini with nappies 😆 but I'm getting to my whits end, she refuses to sit on the potty/toilet and is constantly taking all clothes and nappy off. Please help 😭

A MyAutismTeam Member

@A MyAutismTeam Member <-- I'm not sure how to respond directly to you.

My 4yo who we potty trained is moderately asd. So I'm sure it will be different.

Our youngest is severely autistic and also… read more

September 10

What Forms Of Discipline Do You Use When There Is Disrespect Or Disobedience?

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Apple Valley, CA

Before diagnosis(a few days ago) we would take things away(tv privilege/video games/toys). But now it seems like that is a huge trigger of sudden change and is overwhelming even when he is warned that we will take something away. Not sure if I want to get into a full on meltdown every time he is disobedient, but I still want him to have structure and behave.

What Products Do You If Your Child Is Not Potty Trained Overnight? Absorbent Underwear Maybe?

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Cinnaminson, NJ
A MyAutismTeam Member

I would say it depends on the size of the child. Goodnites are a very good brand and absorbent if they will fit your child.

September 5

Basketlike Seats?

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Matthews, NC

my 3 year old enjoys emptying out my blankets out of my basket and just sitting in there with whatever toy or movie he’s using in that moment..any suggestions for basket like seats or gadgets I can get for him so he can have that comfort and stop emptying out my blankets?

A MyAutismTeam Member

yep, buy more baskets. he's already signalling what kind of basket-like gadget or seat appeals to him

August 31

Anyone's Children On Quillivant Having Headaches And Eye Problem Side Effects?

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Los Angeles, CA
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