Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Support Group

Autism and Asperger's disorder can be challenging for both patients and their loved ones, but you're not alone. Share questions, tips, advice, and coping strategies with other members.

Newest Group Members

	Hennerbeans My 15 year old son has autism, MR and epilepsy.		melanim I have a son with Aspergers
	dilynn1154 My 15 yr. old son has Asperger's Syndrome. Life with Jacob is very rewarding but yet challenging.		Mickey354 Oldest son has many autistic symptoms as well as acute anxiety
	sparks7714 My 4 yr old son has Autism		LisaB Son was recently evaluated/screened by the local school system and is said to have characteristics of autism.

Recent Discussions

Help! Need ideas, suggestions
I have an 18 yr. old w/autism. Due to aggression/self-abuse, he's been on different meds since 8 yrs. old and hospitalized 3 xs, & behavior modification always used. Other than another hospitalization or group home, running out of ideas. Now going Read more...

Posted by T. Bassile on Mon Sep 28

Re: Re: Parents with autistic children
Quote: Originally posted by Wee35 I have never minded explaining t Autism is to people. Knowledge is power and I make sure to research alot about the newest break throughs with autistic kids. Looking at my son also you'd not know that he is Read more...

Posted by Thomas on Sun Sep 20

Re: Adult children with autism
Quote my soon to be 21 year old boy in one way dose adult things but still behaves as a 5 year old, he only taalks to tell u what he wants, stays in his room ,afraid to do public things ,like parks beach, still orders kids meals and wants a toy,, my pr Read more...

Posted by bobbys mom on Thu Sep 3

sleep problem
I heard you can get melitonan (sp?) from the Dr. to help w/ sleep. I think its a naural thing your body produces. Read more...

Posted by T on Fri Jun 19

Re: Earliest Signs of Autism
hello, it's ok HEknows up above trust him ,and do what you must do and fill . some dr s are not ed enought, go to another doctor . ,when my childwas 2 my doctor told me she had speach delay and she needs tube in her ear,so when itoke her she did not need Read more...

Posted by kimmi on Fri Feb 20

Re: Mother and autistic child kicked off plane!
Wow! I am afraid to take my son on a plane because I think the noise a take-off would agitate him. I wouldn't mind giving him a mild sedative first but I couldn't be sure it would work. This could be very upsetting to him as well as others on the plan Read more...

Posted by grandma442 on Tue Feb 10

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