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Mom W/spec Needs Toddler Needs Support!

R.D. asks from Augusta

I have a 2 yr old son with High-Functioning Autism and Sensory Intergration Deprivation Disorder, as well as severe speech delays. I am desperate to find other moms w...

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What to Expect?

H.T. asks from Chicago

How can you tell that your child has Autism? What are some of the signs?

15

Swats at School

S.A. asks from Tulsa

My son is 6 years old and attends the first grade at a school where they still swat the children as a last measure of punishment. He has Aspergers Syndrome which is a...

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Help Getting 11 Year Old to Be More Independent

J.A. asks from Minneapolis

My 11 year old with high functioning autism is an only child. I have always been his only playmate (since my divorce). I set up play dates as I can, but for the most ...

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Increasing Sensitivity Towards Special Needs Brother

O.L. asks from Los Angeles

We have a child who is on the autism spectrum (high functioning). He is an amazing child, but he can be incredibly frustrating for his older brother--He often does th...

4

Seeking PTA Members

J.G. asks from Los Angeles

As I'm sure many of you can relate, I am a new mom trying to stay at home with my son. I am also an educator, and I am in the process of launching a tutoring/test pre...

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Question About Medical Assistance for My Son Who Is Autistic

J. asks from Philadelphia

Hi, everyone my question is we applied for medical assistance due to our son being diagnosed with high functioning autism /our primary insurance does not cover suppo...

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Autistic Son

J. asks from Philadelphia

HI, Everyone I have a question does anyone know can know can i apply social security for my son that is high functioning. We want to get him into social groups an...

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Getting over the Initial Reaction.

P.S. asks from Dallas

Got a good news/bad news today. My 4.5 year old was assessed by the school district and qualifies for assistance as he falls on the autism spectrum - very high functi...

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Need Great Book for Explaining Asperger's Snydrome to 5 Year Old

J.K. asks from Chicago

I've been looking around, but haven't found an acceptable one to read to my son who has it. He's very high functioning. Maybe I need to write my own?? One called...

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