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This is a group for moms with special needs children to support one another and connect.

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Autism and Homeschooling

I live in the Middle East and the facilities here - for children who are anything except ‘typical’ in the neurological and physical sense - are severely lacking. My son will be 3 in July, and thankfully, he can read (definite hyperlexia), can count and knows shapes, planets etc. He loves playing and doing stuff wi...

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Autistic Toddlers vs. Toddler Tantrums

I believe my 2 1/2 year old has (low support) autism. However, I’m aware that because of his age (terrible twos) meltdowns can be expected. He will have a screaming fit if his brother has a milk and he doesn’t. But I think that’s just toddler jealousy? Here’s some of the things he does which suggest to me he has AS...

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8 Year Old - Started ADHD Meds

Hello there! My son is 8 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD and ASD level 3 in social communication and level 3 in restrictive and repetitive behaviours. His ADHD in particular has been interfering with his education and learning while at school, putting him significantly behind compared to his peers and e...

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Support group for parents

Has anyone had any luck in joining a support group for parents taking care of children with ADHD etc? I've been googling options in my area and I'm hitting a roadblock. Today has definitely been a whirlwind of a day. I need support from moms who actually get the challenges of being a single mom trying your best to t...

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Genetics testing

So specific question. We are waiting to get my son assessed for autism but on a wait list for 6-8 months. But I also want to get genetics testing done to see if I may have passed it down to him or if it was environmentally passed. We want to have a second child and I’d like to know if I was the parent who passed i...

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