Autism/Asperger's/PDD Awareness

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Introducing myself...

Started by Geralyn on 12/01/2010

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10 Things You Can do to Help a Family Whose Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism

Started by Community on 02/11/2011

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Soliciting on CoM is not allowed

Started by Katherine on 12/09/2010

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SSI a bad choice?

Started by Stacey 3 hours ago

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son bangs head into wall when mad?

Started by Brittny on 05/02/2011

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I believe my 23 month old has some form of Autism. I need HELP!!!

Started by Sarah on 03/03/2012

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Does anyone have adult children with Asperger's that still live at home? Ihave a 25 year old son with asperger's and social anxiety and I...

Started by Cindy on 04/10/2012

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I would love to hear mom mom mom or mine mine mine!!

Started by Celina on 09/26/2009

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has anyone got a child with both aspergers and tourettes ?

Started by Tania on 09/11/2011

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New to the website/Problems with Intuniv? Maybe?

Started by Jennifer on 05/08/2012

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My son has PDD-NOS (ASD) with ADHD and his therapist doesn't seem to be helping with concerns.

Started by Danielle 1 day ago

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I Take care of A 5 year old little girl that is non-verbal & severely autistic!!!!

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Top 30 autism blogs you need to read!

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Hello Everyone

Started by Maggie 1 day ago

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Thinking of switching my son from Strattera to Intuniv.

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Should I be worried about autism?

Started by Brandi 2 days ago

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waking up in the middle of the night

Started by Katie on 04/30/2012

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4 month old not responding to sound when sound is produced outside of her sight

Started by Jaime on 09/14/2009

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How do I know what to do?

Started by Kathryn on 05/08/2012

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Dont know who else to ask,but i need to ask other mothers. I have a 6 year old son. I ve been noticing that hes sort of different. Hes ve...

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I just found out my son has autism spectrum disorder its very difficult understanding that he is a little different in his own special way

Started by Ashley on 05/09/2012

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by Julie

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Is speech delay normal for a 2 year old?

Started by Kristin 6 days ago

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by Sharlene

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Taking off clothes?

Started by Christi 5 days ago

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by Sharlene

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I Take care of A 5 year old little girl that is non-verbal & severely autistic!!!!

Started by Sarah 1 day ago

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by Katherine

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Late night thoughts on our kids' interaction with the world

Started by Debora 5 days ago

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by Julie

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Do children with PDD ever come off the spectrum???

Started by Stephanie 5 days ago

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by Melanie From ARI

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I have a daughter with High Functioning Autism and she is doing very well academically but she screams and tantrums alot. We use time ou...

Started by Dana 4 days ago

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Should I be worried about autism?

Started by Brandi 2 days ago

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Dont know who else to ask,but i need to ask other mothers. I have a 6 year old son. I ve been noticing that hes sort of different. Hes ve...

Started by Silvia 4 days ago

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by Carol

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Hello Everyone

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New to the website/Problems with Intuniv? Maybe?

Started by Jennifer on 05/08/2012

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1 day ago
by Kim

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Need advice on Autism diet, and enthusiastic husband.

Started by Danielle on 04/25/2012

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2 days ago
by Melanie From ARI

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Am I helping my son or not?

Started by Jennie on 04/17/2012

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on 05/02/2012
by Jennie

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please help!

Started by Belinda on 04/19/2012

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on 04/24/2012
by Belinda

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help

Started by Katie on 04/20/2012

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on 05/01/2012
by Lyn

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Help advice for 5 year old son Asbergers ADHD and anxiety

Started by Michelle on 04/27/2012

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on 05/07/2012
by Tanya

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What's your kids special talent?

Started by Katherine on 04/28/2012

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on 05/04/2012
by Sheila

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how to tell a child they have autism?

Started by Danielle on 05/05/2012

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on 05/08/2012
by Katrina

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HELP PLEASE

Started by Laura on 05/09/2012

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by Michelle

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hi i have a nearly 7 year old autistic son who tip toe walks constanly anyone else as need advice

Started by Julie on 04/22/2012

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by Carol

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Why are more and more parents trying to get a Autism diagnosis????

Started by Chasity on 06/08/2011

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on 01/09/2012
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How many asd children had lack of oxygen at birth or difficult birth?

Started by Elanor on 12/29/2009

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on 10/08/2011
by Katie

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I believe my 23 month old has some form of Autism. I need HELP!!!

Started by Sarah on 03/03/2012

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can children with aspergers be happy and loving

Started by Stef on 08/01/2011

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What's your child's Obsession? (What types of things are they drawn to or are involved doing?)

Started by Amy on 05/03/2010

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on 01/27/2012
by Vicki

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Are there any natural Medication's that work with autism - anxiety and meltdowns? I don't want RISPERDAL to be the answer.

Started by Melissa on 02/19/2009

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on 06/08/2011
by Linda

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how did you get the diagnosis?

Started by Juliana on 08/18/2010

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on 11/08/2011
by Diana

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HELP US! MEDICATION FOR ASPERGERS CHILD

Started by Chantelle on 01/20/2010

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on 10/09/2011
by Mimi

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Do you think the vaccinations caused autism in your child?

Started by Gloria on 12/10/2009

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on 09/16/2011
by Donna

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Help with Asperger's son

Started by Marcy on 08/26/2010

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Risperidone Medication for Autistic children....is it safe?

Started by Tiffany on 11/26/2009

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Anyone have any experience with Intuniv?

Started by Kelly on 01/13/2010

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on 01/05/2012
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Risperidone for autism!

Started by Karen on 07/02/2009 | Looking for recommendations

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on 05/04/2011
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Tap to talk

Started by Amanda on 01/02/2010

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on 12/14/2011
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