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Updated May 23, 2013

Q: Mom Seeking Advise on 3 Year Old's IEP and Autistic Spectrum Disorder    —Detroit, MI

"My son was Diagnosed as being on the high end of the Autism Spectrum Disorder by our local school district back in Oc..."

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Dear B., you can call my co-worker, Lori Huntington, who has an Autistic Daughter. WE are both Special-Needs Parent Advocates with Parent Support and Advocacy Program...

Hi B., I don't know which district you're in, in my district you can write the IEP to meet your needs. In other words have them write it so that he retains his di...

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Q: Autistic Child and Sleeping Problems    —Albany, OR

"My son is five and moderately autistic. He's such a joy to us. We've always had some issues with sleeping, but the la..."

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Speaking of parent support groups... make sure to check out http://groups.yahoo.com/ It's been an INVALUABLE tool for working with my 2e son, even though we share the...

My daughter has high functioning Autism and we have had this issue before too. We didn't dose her with any melatonin or anything when she was that young... we did, how...

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Q: Dentist for Child with SPD    —Chesapeake, VA

"I live in Chesapeake, but am not opposed to a little travel if I can just find a dentist to take my stepson with SPD ..."

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I take my kids to Dr. Plauka's office in Chesapeake. We usually see Dr. Lori. They are all great and very child friendly. The specialize in pediatrics and I know th...

I take my boys to Melvin E Cruser, III. 1209 Independence Blvd. ###-###-####. www.melvincruserdds.com They use the WaterLase for cavities. It is a water laser, no need...

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Q: Seeking a Support Group in Downriver, MI Area.    —Taylor, MI

"Does anyone know of any type of support groups for mothers/families of autistic children?"

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Hi there! I'm a 29 year old mom of 2 in Taylor. My son, Malachi (4) has autism. We also have a daughter, Molly, whose 9 months. My son just started at Burger East this...

When he starts school this fall, since he's 2.5.. I'm guessing he's starting in either the Early On program or PPI. They should have information on local support group...

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Q: Hello    —Aurora, OH

"I am new here and i dont know how to make friends. i just moved here from wa state and have no friends yet. i have ..."

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Hi C.. My name is C. and I live in Streetsboro. I am 43 years old, married and have 2 children (my daughter is 21 and no longer lives at home and my son is 9). I al...

Where do you live? I live in Stow, I have 1 child she is 10 months old.

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Q: Asking for Opinions on School Districts    —Wexford, PA

"Hello ladies, I am the mother to a soon to be 5 yr old daughter with autism/apraxia. We have been transfered to your ..."

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Hi M., My name is A. and I work in the field of Autism through an agency called Wesley Spectrum. I have been in the field for 10yrs. I started in wrap around as a...

Hi M., I have 2 boys, one with autism. Check out www.autismlink.com. I am in the Woodland Hills S.D., which I feel is great for special ed. Please feel free to e...

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Q: Recommendations for Public Schools with Slc(autism) Classes in GP or Mansfield    —Arlington, TX

"Moms (& Dads) of Children with Autism, I am the mom of a 5 yr. old wonderful son who has Autism & is non-verbal. ..."

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D, What did you finally decide? My son who is non-verbal attends the Skills program at Bryant Elementary. He is 5 turning 6 in May. (I live in Grand Prairie, but zo...

I would highly recommend the Flint Academy, www.flintacademy.com. My three kids go there and they love it. There are many children with different needs there, includ...

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Q: Seeking Support Group    —Kansas City, MO

"I am seeking a support group for parents of children with autism. Preferably near KC Metro area. I have a 9 year old..."

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Here's a link to an Autism Support Group in Lee's Summit: www.lsautism.org

My church, Legacy Christian Church, has a Parent's Night Out for special needs kids. And it's free. I believe it's the first Saturday night of each month. The lady ...

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Q: Where to Start...    —Sachse, TX

"My 3 year old son has always been "weird." Let me explain: He is very impulsive, easily over stimulated. He consta..."

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You need to definitely get him tested to see if he is on the spectrum. There are tons of things that they can do to help him that is NOT medication including occupati...

Hi Natalie, I am a mom of 2 and now a young grandmother of 2. I feel your pain, this must be really exhuasting on the whole family. Ive got a couple of questions for...

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Q: Where Is the Best Pre-K for Highly-Functioning Autistic Child?    —League City, TX

"We have a new diagnosis for my son who will be 4 the end of June. "Highly-Functioning Autism or Asperger's". We're ..."

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A., My 8yr old daughter has PDD-NOS (a form of autism) and she went to pre-school in the public PPCD program. The school should have talked with you about that. W...

Hi A., Let me introduce myself, I am P. DelUcia and I work at South Shore Montessori in League City. I do not know if you know about the Montessori philsophy, but I ...

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