High Functioning: Teen
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High Functioning Autism...IF You Have or Know Some One That Has Dealt with It
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on August 23, 2011
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My youngest kiddo has huge Sensory Processing issues. He has been in Occupational and speech therapies for over a year now.
My mom really is tryng to encourage me ...
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- There are actually quite a few of us on here. Sounds a lot like my Andy. He has seen so many doctors but it was his psychologist that gave the actual diagnosis. I...
- My son has HFA. You may join my face book page K. Madill M. and ask questions there. He is 12, but in a typical class. He was severe at age 2. We helped him with diet ...
- I work at a school that specializes in learning-disabled kids with sensory issues. Some of them are fine but others have huge social problems and it turns out that so...
Activitie for 15 Year Old with ADHD & High Functioning Autism
Asked by S.T. from Los Angeles
on May 24, 2009
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My son is 15 and has ADHD and High Functioning Autism (similiar to Aspergers), so he needs constant supervision. Does anyone know of any activities that would be sui...
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- Contact Dr. Gary Erkfritz in Thousand Oaks. He has Brain Gym there with additional people that can help you with activities for the summer. ###-###-####. Please let ...
- Pacific Camps is great! check it out.http://pacificcamps.com/
- A farther drive, but a possibility if you wanted to go to West L.A. is New Roads' Spectrum program. Check out www.newroads.org They have a theater program and variou...
17 Year Old Will Not Follow Diet Advise
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 3, 2008
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I have just discovered the possible link between Autism, Milk, and Gluten. I would like to try my son on a Milk and Gluten free diet to see if it helps. I have tried...
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- He's 17 - I think that is a tough age to convince a person to change their eating habits. Perhaps you should wait a few years. You never mentioned how severe his auti...
- The combination of autism and age 17 imply stubbornness. It's hard enough to try to convince a 17 year old to do almost anything they don't want to do without the adde...
- Did you replace the Milk items with decent alternatives? Like Vanilla Soy milk or soy ice cream? Try taking him shopping with you to look for replacements for his fa...
Teen Daughters with Autism
Asked by K.R. from Philadelphia
on March 7, 2010
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Anyone out there with a teen daughter with Autism??? I have 2, my oldest is high functioning. Since Autism usually is found more in boys it makes it rough and lonely...
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- Hi K., I have a 12 yo daughter with Asperger's. She reminds me every day that she'll be a teen in 4 months, lol. If I can help at all, I'd be glad to. It's so hard to...
- Are there any social skills groups for HFA teens in your area? At that age they might even be dividing them by gender and you might have the chance to meet other pare...
- Sorry I can't help with your current issues, I have an almost 5 yo daughter who was diagnosed first with high functioning autism, and now changed to aspergers. I know...
Seeking Parents of Children with Asperger's or Autism Spectrum Disorders
Asked by S.K. from Detroit
on February 13, 2008
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My 8 year old son has just been "diagnosed" (in the loosest sense of the word because only his dr can really dx him) thru the school with High functioning Autism Spect...
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- Congratulations on getting certified through the school system. Ours is "reluctant" to certify my 3.5yr old who has actually been diagnosed by a Developmental pediatr...
- Stacey, This is tough. I have two kids that have autism. One autism one aspergers. It is hard to find support but I live in Northern Mich. I have found some group...
- Hi S., I have a 6-year old daughter (my middle child) who has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism by a dr. specializing in that field. The school district...
5 Yr Old Has ASD
Asked by J.K. from San Francisco
on March 7, 2008
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Hello, my 5 year old son has High Functioning Autisim and will be starting Kindergraten in the fall, hopefully with a full-inclusion aide. He has some severe behavio...
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- Hi J., My sister has a 19 year old son with high functioning autism. They struggled through public school through about the 8th grade with problem after problem. ...
- I have an 8 year old son (2nd grade this year) who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. He still has a lot of behavioral issues, but academically he does very well. We ...
- J. You are a step ahead!!! You have an early diagnosis and a one-on-one aide early in your son's school career!!! I was a one-on-one aide for a high ...
Need Help in Figuring Out What Works for My Daughter with Autism
Asked by B.M. from Portland
on March 5, 2008
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My daughter, who just turned 4, is on the autism spectrum. She is high functioning and is a wonderful blessing. I also have a son who is almost a year and a half who i...
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- WOW!! I have a now 10 year old that at about age 6 he started with a full on autism. I was doing research and found that vaccines can be a huge factor in causing autis...
- Have you tried implementing a VERY structured routine at home? I know it would be hard...especially with a younger child but it sounds like your daughter is having tro...
- I am currently on a waiting list for University of Washington autism center for our youngest. We are suspecting he has ASD, but we can't pinpoint. Out pediatrician r...
Need Advice on How to Help My Brother with Autism
Asked by C.K. from Chicago
on November 30, 2011
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Hello moms,
I am in need of advice on what steps I can take to help my brother who has autism (high functioning). He is 25 and lives in TX. He has left my parents h...
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- If he is trying to get out of his parents house it seems like he wants independence. If that is the case I doubt he will fight you on the job requirement. Unless you...
- Hi Claudia, I have a 17 year old son who is autistic. Given the state of adult services for dd folks in Illinois, you may not be able to find your brother a job, at l...
- Autistic or not, he needs to find a job. Did your parents kind of baby him? Is he just sick of being treated a certain way? I guess I'm asking WHY did he leave and ins...
Pregnant and Have Issues
Asked by C.O. from Medford
on March 30, 2007
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Hello, Im new to the forum. Im 42 yrs old and 7 weeks pregnant and I have some issues. I dont mean to offend anyone in here, I am looking for advice & support but real...
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- Your feelings are perfectly normal, yet try not to "what if" yourself to death. You definitely have your hands full, but you will survive. We always do. Try to chan...
- Hi C., Bless your heart... First off, sounds like you are a very loving and compassionate mom. I can understand somewhat the feeling of being overwhelmed. I am due ...
- Hi C. - First of all, none of the thoughts you are having are "abnormal" in any way; congratulations to you, though, for putting them out there. I'm sure I'm no...
So I Got My "I'm Not Crazy" Papers... Now What?
Asked by S.H. from Seattle
on June 4, 2009
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My daughter is 12 and was just diagnosed with High Functioning Autism and Depression Disorder, NOS exactly three weeks ago. I have a zillion appointments set up for he...
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- I know---- I worked with families with special needs children for 40 years --- and it's overwhelming. What to do? take a deep breath remember that each ...
- Hi there, As I read your request, I want you to know I heard your frustration and worry about your other kids. I am a school counselor at the elementary level, and...
- I feel your pain and frusteration. I too have a child with special needs (though not autistic) and have a niece who is autistic. When my daughter started with her iss...
