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Hi Everyone! Has Anyone Tried Enrolling Their Child To An ABA School? Are They Good?
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That would be at the discretion of the Clinical Supervisor. My daughter is receiving 6 hrs per week and sheā€™s on her 3rd round of extended ABA (and almost 15). Personally, I believe at your sonā€™s ageā€¦ read more

posted 1 hour ago
How Can I Get My 5 Yr Old Great Grandson To Realize It Is Unacceptable To Fondle Himself In Front Of Others?
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When my daughter was about 6 she used to continuously take her pants off which is a similar situation. I agree with what Alyssa439 suggested. Such a great and positive approach.šŸ˜Š

However, when weā€¦ read more

posted 48 minutes ago
Autistic 15 Yr Old Seeks To Control Her 13 Year Old Sister And Effectively Psychologically Bullies Her. It Is So Hard To Watch. Help?
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I think i would try to talk to my 15yo in language that makes sense to her about the importance of the role of a big sister - to show kindness, helpfulness, to boost a little sister up so she feelsā€¦ read more

posted 2 days ago (edited)
Why Does My Daughter Get Overwhelmed And Cry When I Tell Her Of Things Ahead Of Time?
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My daughter is excited about reading night at school tonight. Yesterday I told her that I was getting her tested for a problem with her handwriting in June and she started crying. I asked her why and she just says thereā€™s a lot of things going on. And that she has counseling at school next Week. And just a lot of things coming up that she doesnā€™t really have to worry about right now and I told her that. I asked her why she was obsessed. She didnā€™t know. But she calmed down and said that she wasā€¦ read more

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I feel anxiety just thinking about being told i will be tested for a problem with my handwriting! She is worrying, and thatā€™s not a thing someone can just stop. Maybe it would help to tell her youā€¦ read more

posted 2 days ago
Is It Common For Kids With Autism To Have Little Self Motivation?
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I see other kids want a drivers license, hunting license, buying things related to their hobbies etc and taking steps to do it. Mine says she wants to drive but won't open the book, wants her HS diploma but won't do the work etc. I am very goal oriented so this is very hard to wrap my mind around.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes. And the ā€œbreaking things downā€ into just the first step, and doing that, then talking about the 2nd step and doing that, and so on, is great advice.

posted 2 days ago
My 6yo Has Started Waking Up In Middle Of Night Having Like Chills Only Lasting About 5/10mins No Crying At All Then She Goes Back Sleep
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A MyAutismTeam Member

My daughter uses a compression sheet on the advice of our OT. She loves it.

If it continues for a long time, I would consider ruling out and potential medical issues

posted 42 minutes ago
Anyone Have A 3/4 Year Old , & Your Child Has Started Repeating Words You Say?
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My kids are 7, and yes they started ā€œecholaliaā€ or repeating words and then phrases back by the time they were 3. Speech therapy is very helpful.

posted 3 days ago
My Son Cannot Write Like Other Kids And I Noticed That His Finger Strength Is Still Weak. Do You Think Rock Climbing Is A Good Idea?
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Iā€™m worried he might climb over the fence after and we cannot find him

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I recommend exercisers that work on the individual fingers, like grip masters. https://prohands.net/
Here is a website, just to give you the idea of what I am talking about. Musicians use these toā€¦ read more

posted April 23
Has Anyone Used The Company ā€œBrain Balanceā€ For Treatment? If So, What Was Your Experience And How Much Did It Cost?
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Hi! I love Dr. Melillo's research and books. Start with the books, before you spend the money on Brain Balance. His books can help you determine right or left brain deficiency in your human, and alsoā€¦ read more

posted April 23
Anyone Have A Child With Substance Use Disorder On The Spectrum?
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