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  Medication for Autism Spectrum Disorder There are two FDA approved medications for autism which include Ariprozaol or Abilify and Risperidone or Risperdal. These medications have indications for treating severe mood, irritability, severe aggression, and self-injury. Medications should never be a standalone treatment for someone with autism. It should always be a package as part of the package of treatments that an individual is receiving which can include ABA therapy, changes in multivitamins, diet changes, as well as other interventions or medications. It is also important for parents and families to understand the time and data necessary to understand a medicine is working, it will normally take consistent administering and a correct dosage of a medication to see significant changes.For us we have try several different medication 💊 that should work for Brad but the end of all trying some of the medication cause him to feel bad, aggressive and staring at the wall. But because o...

  I could tell you that I’ve lied awake countless night worrying about my son and his future. I could tell you I haven’t slept through the night in 9 years.  I’ve developed an anxiety. one thing for sure I’ve not lost weight. I gain weight instead. I am so scared of so many thing for the sake of my son not just him also my daughter at times I just breakdown. I worry about who will love him and care for him like me and my husband do. I worry about what is going to happen to him when I can no longer provide care for him when he get older. I’ve even beat myself up for not knowing what to do  Brad has ability to do things. He is very much verbal and love to dance . He looks normal like any other kids. But the reality is he has never made a friend he think everyone is his friend the good and the bad. He has never been invited to a birthday party or a play date from other kids. His disability isn’t fatal. Hopefully live his life to the fullest. But he will most likely never mov...

Spring break mean sun, warmth, and freedom, but for families of children with autism spectrum Disorder, it could mean unstructured time, regression of skills, and increase in undesirable behaviors. If you're the parent of a child with autism, you know that the "break" in Spring break can be misleading; it's more like overtime for you. Children with autism often thrive in structured environments and do best when engaged in their typical routines. Eliminating a highly structured and physically and mentally engaging school day could cause inappropriate behaviors to creep up. Leaving the comfort of home for a vacation can also bring more stress to your child and to your family. So for Us our  Spring break this year was not to bad. Brad was so excited to go to the water park resort. He was looking forward to go down the slides so I have him try it so he can tell us what his experience was like 👍 So I ask Brad after his first slide would you like to go down the water 💦 sl...

You can take your case to   Disability Rights Florida . This is a statewide organization that is tasked with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities; their services are free: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/our_work/services   -You can connect with  FDLRS  in your area. FDLRS has a parent services program, with the goal of supporting communication between parents and schools: https://www.fdlrssuncoast.org/parent-services   - The IEP Advocate  is a private advocacy group. They provide advocates (for a fee) to review IEPs and attend meetings with you:  https://theiepadvocate.com/   - Special Education Law and Advocacy  is another fee-based advocacy firm, with attorneys and educational advocates on staff:  https://flspedlaw.com/   This is some great new that I have learn this weeks and I will be using some of this service. Please feel free to share livebeyondautism 

  The stress of school closures also led to an increase in certain behaviors among children with autism, including: Stimming (66%) “Meltdowns” (62%) Aggression (46%) Toileting issues (26%) In fact, more than three-quarters of parents of autistic children (79%) said that their child’s therapies had been disrupted during the pandemic, and more than half (63%) said their child was regressing behaviorally. Parents were also concerned that their child was less prepared to return to school, falling behind in school and being left out of virtual social situations. However, while there were negative changes in behavior, parents of children with autism reported that their children have been happier during the pandemic than parents of non-autistic children. The decrease in social demands and opportunity to stay home with loved ones could be contributing to this difference. In total, these findings suggest that virtual school and therapy services may not be appropriate for children with autis...

  As the mother of a young boy  with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), other parents often ask me about my experience.  They want to know how I got through it and more importantly, how my son is doing now. We’ve been at it for  9 years and I’m glad to say he’s doing ok not the best as I expected. We’re proud of him, and ourselves, for the progress we’ve made in this journey together. Our son is a elementary student a brother, uncle , cousin, and grandson. I’m happy to say he has our support. He’s a busy boy, everyone is his friend, sometimes sports fan. Love 💕 to dance 🕺  Toward the end of Pre K elementary school, we got his diagnosis of ASD. Throughout, there were therapies and programs, and curricula, and evaluations and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) galore. We knew all the special educators back in Ohio, many of the doctors, and even some of the nurses, and we have a box  full of records documenting all of it. Without our little families like ours – ...

  Having a child with  Autism  can impact on various aspects of family lives are affected including housekeeping, finances, emotional and mental health for parents, marital relationships, physical health of family members, limiting the response to the needs for your kids within the family,  sometime poor sibling relationships, relationships with extended  family, friends and neighbors.  Children with autism face a variety of challenge that can significantly negatively impact on parent and family functioning Also, it can create significant stress throughout all family members. social and communication deficits effect on total family members.  Emotionally and financially the families of autistic children become exhausted. ASD can evidently have a potential impact on the child and the functioning of whole family.  Children with autism are identified as problems on mothers’ anxiety and depression. The relationship between stress and behavior problems ...

    Autism and friendships why it’s important  Making and keeping friends can be difficult for a child on the autism spectrum, but autism and friendship don’t have to be an impossible pairing. Meaning friendship of all kinds are important for children with autism, as are learning tools that can help these relationships grow and develop. The benefits of socialization include helping children relate to their peers and self-confidence. Making friends is also a way to practice social skills and put them to use. why friendships are key for children on the autism spectrum, here are some tips that other parents and caregivers can use to help. For children with autism, establishing friendship skills is a therapeutic lesson as much as a life lesson.  all children want to feel accepted by their peers. By making friendship- what can make it so hard for children on the spectrum to make friends in the first place. They might not know how to start or continue conversations, and th...

So I just finish another class on reading the different between boys and girls with autism  Signs of Autism Were Made for Boys The signs of autism that we are told to watch for at early ages were primarily made for boys. That’s not to say that autism  girls can’t or don’t act similarly to autism boys, but that sometimes they show their autism in different ways. there is  social struggles for autism children, but that particular side to autism may be more severe in boys than girls. See, girls typically are much more social than boys, so a boy may be seen easily as autistic while a girl is labeled “shy” because her social struggles are less severe. Autism  girls tend to have obsessions just like boys, but they’re seen as more socially appropriate, so they can be difficult to diagnose. Their behavior isn’t any less autistic than boys, it’s simply not the stereotypical autistic traits because those traits were written for boys. With Severe Autism, Girls Tend to Struggle ...

  As I go through my journey as and autism mom I here a lot of things over the years about autism. Some hopeful. But there were also a lot of things me and my husband  weren't told. Things that no one would be able to predict. Like... our son be able to read? Are stop taking medication ?  My advice would be this is not easy it’s hard to relax knowing that you need the best for your child. Brad  needs time. I need time more  patience. We are the one teaching him  at home . And he needs someone to help him since there’s no help. I have no idea what the future holds. But i do know that brad  need help in many area reading, and writing.  Www.Livebeyondautism.com .  #Livebeyondautism 

  The most common tics that you see in kids with autism include  facial movements, throat clearing, and eye blinking . However, these tics are often contrasted with other movements related to autism, such as stimming or behaviors. What Are the Different Types of Tic Disorders? Tourette Syndrome Affecting approximately 1 percent of the population, Tourette syndrome causes both verbal and motor tics. These tics must be present for at least one year and can occur frequently throughout a day, or more sporadically. These tics develop before the age of 18, resulting in two or more motor tics (i.e. blinking, shrugging, etc.), as well as at least one vocal tic  Chronic motor tic disorder Affecting as many as 1 in 50 people, this disorder is defined by verbal or motor tics that occur for at least one year. This means that an individual will display one or more motor or vocal tics,  Transient motor tic disorder Verbal or motor tics come and go, lasting for less than one year. ...

  Hello families on the spectrum. We are all in this journey together, and you probably agree with me, that it is about the journey, not the destination! So, let us try to learn how to enjoy the rid .   My name is Stacey ann  and I am a proud mama  wonderful young boy with autism. His name is Brad. I am also happened to be in the health care. Me in the health care has taught  me a lot. So what should you do  What should you do if you suspect autism? For a children, the first sign that you notice something wrong, you should first speak with your child’s pediatrician about your concerns. The pediatrician will recommend a qualified professional who specializes in diagnosing autism. Developmental Pediatrician Pediatric Neurologist Child Psychologist Child Psychiatrist

Symptoms of autism are: social communication challenges   and restricted, repetitive behaviors. Symptoms of autism may: begin in early childhood  (though they may go unrecognized) persist   and interfere with daily living. in the two categories above. They also a part of the  autism symptom   severity . Autism’s.   how much support a person needs for daily function. Social communication challenges Children and adults with autism have  difficulty with verbal and non-verbal communication . For example, they may not understand or appropriately use: Spoken language (around a third of people with autism are nonverbal) Gestures Eye contact Facial expressions Tone of voice Expressions not meant to be taken literally Additional social challenges can include difficulty with: Recognizing emotions and intentions in others Recognizing one’s own emotions Expressing emotions Seeking emotional comfort from others Feeling overwhelmed in social situations Ta...

  One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching. What are the signs of autism? The autism diagnosis age and intensity of autism’s early signs vary widely. Some infants show hints in their first months. In others, behaviors become obvious as late as age 2 or 3. Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who  don’t  have autism show a few. The following may indicate your child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. If your child exhibits any of the following, ask your pediatrician or family doctor for an evaluation right away: By 6 months Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions Limited or no eye contact By 9 months Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions By 12 months Little or no babbling Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as point...

Www.Livebeyondautism.com Since my son has dignoses with autism. I have a wide eyes open to this dignoses. It's so much to learn and understand. So what i have learn i  dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. I try to  support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. my son is has autism; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. 

 What really cause Autism The information below is not meant to diagnose or treat. A common question after an autism diagnosis is what is the cause of autism.  We know that there’s no one cause of autism.  autism develops from a combination of genetic and nongenetic,  A child will develop autism. However, it’s important to keep in mind that increased risk is not the same as  cause . For example, some gene changes associated with autism can also be found in people who don’t have the disorder. Similarly, not everyone exposed to an environmental risk factor for autism will develop the disorder. Autism’s genetic risk factors  Autism tends to run in families. Changes in certain genes increase the risk that a child will develop autism. If a parent carries one or more of these gene changes, they may get passed to a child (even if the parent does not have autism). Other times, these genetic changes arise spontaneously in an early embryo or the sperm and/o...

  Being a working mom is difficult. full time working mom is hard. You have to figure out a way to balance all of your household duties, children, husband and anything else that’s tossed at you, all the while making a living for your family.   Working too much are not too much has become quite popular for moms who have autism kids but still need to make money. I would love to  work as home moms so that i can truly learn quicker ways to manage it all and have time to help my son with reading doing math and have me some me time. just that moments. I could do better making sche MAKE A SCHEDULE The key to having more time in the day as a work from home mom is to make a schedule and stick to it! Using a block schedule where you assign specific times of the day to various tasks, including your work tasks, will help you stay on track with work and other duties so as long as you hold yourself accountable to not stray from this schedule and if you must stray slightly, make it a go...

Www.Livebeyondautism.com   When my son got his autism diagnosis, one of the first things I needed was support. And one of the first things I did? I started looking for resources in my area however there was no support. The only support was me and my husband on how to create and nurture a strong support system. As a parent of an autism  child, this was one of the most important things I could have done. So now, I want to share this to the world and  with everyone our journey . As a mom we often see what we want to see, but the true is we have to fight for our kids to get support help and to understand our child needs but not always, we are one who holds the family together. Mom and dad  is the strong foundation for our kids, we are the glue. We are the keeper of the family. We are the caregiver. We are also the provider or the breadwinner.  And guess what… Am still struggling. And may not always recognize it this is for real. I may not always say it aloud. I ...