Questions
Friday, 15 March 2024 - 10:05
Hi guys. (Possible trigger warning, also long post) I am needing some help with an issue. I am battling with Manic Depression, & ASD/ADHD/PTSD/OCD I am of victim sexual abuse. As a child, preteen & young adolescent. My point to this post, is I need advice to help to clear my mental load. My...
Sunday, 25 February 2024 - 21:24
I'm keen to get a walking harness/leash for my 18 month old but google is only giving me sponsored adds so I can't find any real information... I'm wondering if anyone has any advice about buying one for kids with ASD? • Which is better between the standard harness, backpack or wrist strap? • Are...
Monday, 12 February 2024 - 03:00
Hi everyone, I'm just wondering for parents with kids with a tick disorder do your kids go to school and how does that work out? My son has very distracting ticks but is currently doing distance education. He also has to get up regularly and jump around or run. He might want to go back to face to...
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 - 07:58
I just can't do it anymore. My 10yo has ADHD, PDA, ASD and suspected bipolar (can't officially diagnose until she is older). Also medicated and well I am now finding none of it works after 6 weeks of being on it. No matter what I do she just doesn't listen. I have tried it all and even done...
Saturday, 13 January 2024 - 09:16
My sons 8 he is autistic and struggles with brushing his teeth, the sensation on his gums freaks him out and more often than not causes a melt down, I try brush his teeth or get him to brush them every day but it can become a HUGE adeal. A few months ago I noticed he had a hole in his tooth so I...
Wednesday, 13 December 2023 - 18:36
Newly single parent of 3 neurodivergent kids (3yo, 10yo & 12yo). Current custody arrangement is alternate weeks. I work shiftwork, and looking at a roster starting at 3am (Mon-Fri). Not ideal, but I have limited options. Question: Has anyone hired a sleep-over babysitter, to be there for the...
Tuesday, 12 December 2023 - 05:03
*trigger warning* This is long and complicated so thankyou in advance for reading and for any advice you may have. I (34f) am a part of a blended family. My partner (36m) had 2 children and I had 3 children and then we had 1 together so a busy home of 6 kids. His kids are with us part time around...
Saturday, 16 September 2023 - 14:42
I need some advice or where can I go for help please. We see our Dr on Tuesday (19th Sept). We are applying for NDIS assistance too. My Miss 3 is non-verbal, and we are in the process of getting her assessed for Autism and ADHD. She understands what we are saying to her, can follow directions, is a...
Friday, 15 September 2023 - 11:48
Apologies in advance, it’s a long, detailed one! My 15 year old son is autistic, very trusting and loyal, even to people who hurt him. Has zero bullsh*t radar, is easily manipulated - always has been. He attended a ‘special’ school but wanted to go to mainstream when we moved states (year 10). He...
Thursday, 15 June 2023 - 19:47
Hi all, I would love some advice on the best way to support my 13 yr old son (asd, adhd) right now. I share custody with his father. I have recently come out of an extremely toxic relationship, and as much as I tried to protect my kids from the impact I know it has definitely affected him. He doesn...
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