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Conflict ideas for Floortime play? started by ErinYay (12/14/11 at 1:38pm)	I just read the end of this thread and am touched by your... 12/20/11 at 7:02pm by RJ11	19	274
New LA Times Article: "Autism hidden in plain sight" started by ErinYay (12/17/11 at 2:49pm)	Totally unrelated...I LOVE your signature. Also, just... 12/20/11 at 4:48pm by wishin'&hopin'	7	239
ALDs/Personal Listening Device/FM Radio for ADHD child in classroom... started by Emmeline II (7/12/11 at 6:36am)	My children's school is test driving a voice amplification... 12/20/11 at 4:22am by FarmerBeth	10	562
For those that cath started by KatWrangler (10/4/09 at 10:54am)	Hi Kat, Have you ordered these and do they allow us to... 12/17/11 at 3:18pm by VictoriaW	1	185
Languge correction and ASD started by RJ11 (12/14/11 at 7:43pm)	My younger son who has an expressive language disorder has... 12/16/11 at 3:00pm by FarmerBeth	4	84
A gift for my niece! started by aphel (12/14/11 at 7:52pm)	If you google "special needs equipment" or "special needs... 12/14/11 at 8:56pm by isisreturning	1	50
Writing and the ASD kiddo started by butterflylover (12/10/11 at 9:10pm)	My experience is w/dysgraphia, so hopefully it's still... 12/14/11 at 3:33pm by karne	8	111
Questions for kids with ADHD taking Concerta started by tankgirl73 (7/13/10 at 8:56am)	Thanks guys! 12/14/11 at 10:59am by mommm	15	949
Possible ODD in 3 yr old? Advice please. SCARED! started by HuntressMother (12/13/11 at 12:47pm)	~ Post removed by member ~ 12/13/11 at 6:19pm by HuntressMother	6	146
lack of speech and discipline started by Peony (12/10/11 at 8:04pm)	I do suspect he is quite bright. The things he does at time... 12/13/11 at 10:59am by Peony	10	222
Thoughts on Concerta started by pumpkingirl71 (11/12/11 at 5:55am)	DS is up to 36 on his concerta. I don't notice anything, but... 12/12/11 at 4:52pm by mommm	14	181
potty training a child with mild CP (and/or a child with Noonan syndrome) started by devon (11/20/11 at 6:41pm)	Small world huh LOL. Yes, I am on the list serve and... 12/12/11 at 10:18am by Kellym9999	5	124
When did your child with classic autism (not Asperger's) talk? started by JFTB1177 (12/3/11 at 2:41pm)	(no title) 12/11/11 at 7:24pm by kathymuggle	11	326
How has having a special needs child changed you? started by JFTB1177 (12/6/11 at 2:29pm)	Same. I have realized that as much as I think I know... 12/11/11 at 6:05am by NiteNicole	5	194
DS diagnosed with SPD, and it all makes sense finally started by shimsheree (12/6/11 at 3:57pm)	I am so happy for your family and son that he got an OT... 12/9/11 at 6:11am by raksmama	2	104
Did your SN child make you rethink your family size? started by JFTB1177 (8/7/11 at 4:03pm) 1 2 3	Nope :) Our 5th child was dx 1st when he was 22 months with... 12/8/11 at 1:06pm by MommyKelly	43	1,759
expressive language delay vs apraxia? started by LES Bear (12/7/11 at 10:14am)	Hi Les! My son carries the diagnosis of Apraxia of Speech... 12/8/11 at 5:12am by SpottedFoxx	4	128
Talk to me about getting an aspie kid onto SSI? Can it be done? started by frugalmama (11/27/11 at 9:29am)	It is frustrating. Their income guidelines are way too low, I... 12/7/11 at 7:59pm by IxIa	10	291
What is going on with m DS? Is there any affiliated 'disorder' for this behaviour? started by Mama_2_Boy (12/3/11 at 10:38am)	We're going through this and it's gotten better. The school... 12/7/11 at 3:20pm by Imakcerka	7	186
"I can't imagine having a kid like that" started by JFTB1177 (12/6/11 at 1:51pm)	I had a Montessori directoress with over 40 years experience... 12/7/11 at 8:05am by RiverTam	4	255
Almost positive DS has Asperger's, how to really find out? started by grisandole (12/6/11 at 6:48pm)	My link wasn't working right before, but if you have not... 12/6/11 at 7:37pm by Roar	4	101
Considering service dog.. some questions? started by mamanoish (12/4/11 at 2:27pm)	I have seen information here and there about service dogs and... 12/6/11 at 6:21pm by melissa17s	2	86
Son (finally) offically dx with autism...now how will it help us? started by JFTB1177 (12/3/11 at 11:23am)	This is untrue, or at least it's not always true. DD does... 12/6/11 at 2:13pm by Aufilia	7	184
Religion and Autism Spectrum started by mamarhu (12/4/11 at 10:41am)	It's very difficult for my DD (also 15, also on the spectrum)... 12/6/11 at 10:09am by Linda on the...	10	267
So Overwhelmed..Is there something going on with him? started by Eloisa (10/28/11 at 5:13pm) 1 2	Thank you, everyone, again! Especially Altair. It's been so... 12/5/11 at 1:01pm by Eloisa	29	764
Dd8 having trouble with noise level in classroom started by minkin03 (12/3/11 at 10:16am)	Look into Sensory Integration Disorder. 12/5/11 at 11:18am by khaoskat	1	35
Think 2-year-old may be on the Spectrum but too scared to find out :( started by JFTB1177 (6/17/11 at 8:19am) 1 2 3 4 5	This will probably be my last update for this thread, but... 12/3/11 at 10:57am by JFTB1177	85	3,280
Article: Hidden Potential of Autistic Kids started by RiverTam (11/30/11 at 9:08am)	It is a starting point. I'd rather read articles like this... 12/3/11 at 6:36am by EarthRootsSta...	4	92
Touch Journal for ASD?? started by Trac (11/28/11 at 7:47pm)	I agree about a social skills class. In my DD's they worked... 12/2/11 at 8:54pm by Linda on the...	7	99
Sensory Procesing Disorder and not being able to get to the bathroom in time started by Katwoman (12/1/11 at 9:57am)	Thank you for the link. I'm going to look more into it... 12/2/11 at 11:12am by Katwoman	4	102
Rare Chromosome Disorders/Syndromes? started by askew (8/17/09 at 3:41pm) 1 2 3 4 5	My son also has 16p11.2 microdeletion. You should check... 12/2/11 at 7:14am by SpottedFoxx	81	11,535
Translocation Downs. Trying to find other parents with a "balanced translocation". started by MamaHavoc (11/27/11 at 7:23pm)	You might also try 23andme.com. You do not have to pay for... 12/1/11 at 6:01pm by cameragirl	11	201
medical issues, feeding and bowel. started by peaceful_mama (11/24/11 at 5:16pm)	Just to clarify - I didn't mean, "like your child, my son has... 12/1/11 at 11:42am by AllieFaye	5	59
Question for those who use GABA, 5-htp, melatonin, with a young child/toddler started by DeChRi (11/7/11 at 3:06pm)	She has eosinophilic esophagitis....it is auto-immune in... 11/30/11 at 7:09pm by DeChRi	9	236
Gross motor planning delays..advice needed! started by WindyCityMom (11/26/11 at 12:37pm)	(no title) 11/30/11 at 3:44pm by WindyCityMom	8	187
Our district is replacing our Speech Therapist with Skype started by mauimama5 (9/19/11 at 10:14am) 1 2	my wife is an slp...she contracts with an agency...her 6... 11/30/11 at 2:58pm by mrdessert	20	386
Quick - IEP ideas requested! started by Rose-Roget (11/29/11 at 11:08am)	My DD's fine motor deficit is such that typing is also very... 11/30/11 at 1:03pm by Linda on the...	5	87
Unconditional Parenting and Autism started by Viriditas (3/28/11 at 7:01pm)	I'm bumping up this thread because I have been struggling... 11/29/11 at 6:57pm by Piglet68	14	928
SSI question started by peaceful_mama (11/29/11 at 12:31pm)	I would apply, the worst they could say is no. We have... 11/29/11 at 3:25pm by MommyKelly	3	40
Have you done behavior analysis? Opinions needed... started by blessedwithboys (11/24/11 at 12:33pm)	Ds is 9 yrs old and extrememly bright and articulate. I... 11/29/11 at 5:55am by blessedwithboys	5	117
limb deformities started by rhombus (11/25/11 at 7:36pm)	I read your other post....I had come back to see what had... 11/28/11 at 1:10pm by momtoS	5	236
Need input- Aspergers started by mothermom (11/9/11 at 11:06pm)	Hi. We're currently awaiting a referral for our daughter who... 11/27/11 at 12:23pm by ferretfan	10	277
Anyone ever come away from IEP or confrence feeling like they need their own diagnosis? semi-vent... started by stellabluz (11/22/11 at 12:29am)	Me too! In fact, one of the OT's created a social story for... 11/26/11 at 5:46pm by kittynurse	9	229
Expected 1 dx NOT 2! Need info on ADHD! started by FreeRangeMama (10/22/11 at 9:11pm)	Uh, no I didn't really want pity. Mostly just information... 11/24/11 at 9:55pm by FreeRangeMama	15	340
Anxiety medication for SN child (Autism, ADHD, others) started by beachcomber (11/18/11 at 10:43am)	I missed your first post -- sorry! I've considered anxiety... 11/24/11 at 4:38pm by Linda on the...	6	114
Sensory toy or textured blanket that feels like human hair? started by becoming (11/16/11 at 6:38pm)	Great idea, especially in winter!ETA that I've just noticed... 11/24/11 at 2:24am by Tigerle	10	172
Scared about special ed preschool in light of recent news events started by JFTB1177 (10/16/11 at 2:57pm)	i was an EA in a preschool for kids with special needs. We... 11/23/11 at 5:18pm by peaceful_mama	16	312
Support Group Ideas started by mamarhu (11/15/11 at 10:18pm)	Well, I met with the Powers That Be (my boss). Lots of... 11/23/11 at 9:24am by mamarhu	5	72
Breaking my heart started by thatgirliknew (11/23/11 at 6:56am)	Mama, my heart goes out to you, and I know much of what you... 11/23/11 at 8:35am by mamarhu	1	106
vent started by crunchy_mommy (11/20/11 at 6:52pm)	I think that is similar to the place I want to bring DS. They... 11/23/11 at 7:44am by crunchy_mommy	2	96