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

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

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

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How Do You Explain To People What You’re Child Needs Without Offending Them, I Know My Child Is Not Getting The Required Help At School That

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Do Anyone Know Tyler McNamer? I Had Find His Autistic Story On Google. AutismWorks Is His Website.

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Sasolburg, ZA

Author of 2 Books.
Speaker autistic awareness
Founder of AutismWorks.
A day in the life of
TYLER NCNAMER

A MyAutismTeam Member

I'll have to look him up and thank you.

Harriet

July 26

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

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San Francisco, CA
A MyAutismTeam Member

animals are great! my son wanted a dog but now after Covid the dog has been not socialized and then while I was working with him I had to stop to take care of my father who began to slide downhill in… read more

October 29

Does Anyone In The New York City/ Brooklyn Area Know About Any Good Eye Surgeons For My Son, I Have Been Struggling To Find One?

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New York, NY

Are There Resources Available To Check In On Adult Children To Check That Basic Daily Tasks Are Being Addressed?

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Williamsport, MD

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

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New York, NY

Good afternoon all. I am a parent of a 19 year old adolescent male, who is looking into joining a social group for my son. He has had trouble socializing but has expressed that he was open to it. It's been hard for him to adjust into his new school since he's been homeschooled for the last 4 years with little to no social interactions with his peers. I've tried to having him join virtual social gatherings when covid was at its peak but he refused to participate. I never wanted to force him. But… read more

A MyAutismTeam Member

Have you tried the Autism Society as they may know of social groups.

Harriet

July 23

How Do You Get Your Child/adult Child To Achieve?

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Healthier option?
Have you tried different pasta, quinoa or pea and quinoa or gluten free?
Isn't it unhealthy to give pasta so many times?

A MyAutismTeam Member

Empowerment with immediate reward(s) when they do.
Rewards can be as simple as acknowledging their accomplishment.

July 16

How Many Of You Are Having Problems In Your Marriage With An Autistic Child.

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Yorba Linda, CA

Things are getting more and more unpredictable with my marriage everyday.
My wife complains that I don't seem happy when I come. I come home to my nonverbal autistic sons room and the house being destroyed everyday.
My wife complains that I do not do enough around the house, and i feel like all I do is work, everyday. Any ideas on how to improve my situation.
I appreciate your help!
Ryan

A MyAutismTeam Member

So I was never married but with my kids dad for 8 years.

I left him
When my oldest was 3
Honestly he couldn’t handle our son was autistic. I took it head on, didn’t change him to me. I just had to… read more

August 7

My 8 Year Old Grandson Is Severely Autistic And Non Verbal. He’s Getting Big And Having Behavioral Issues. What Medication Could Help?

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Vandalia, IL

His Father walked out on the family. He’s gotten worse throwing things. Breaking a window. His father absolutely forbid any kind of medication. Now that he’s not in the picture could my daughter get medication for him without the father’s consent?

A MyAutismTeam Member

If dad walked out and hasn't returned its basically abandonment in that case I see no reason why she can't

August 8

How Can We Make More Resources In Our Community More Available As Daycare With Daycare Worker That Are Trained

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Mt Vernon, NY
A MyAutismTeam Member

It’s ok for now we find a better daycare that accomadate him

July 8

How Can I Help My Son With Regression?

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Michigan, MI

Regression

A MyAutismTeam Member

Repetition and encouragement. If its something in particular — if you're speaking generally, that's more difficult.

July 23
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