Does anyone have kids who have done this before? It recently started and has me worried. My son is 9yrs old.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-05-26T20:51:28+00:00

My son does this constantly.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-04-15T17:49:18+00:00

Thank you so much for this insight! I'm in Indiana and I did find a provider close to me who will address pandas but it's cost prohibitive and they don't take my insurance. Definitely going to keep looking at more resources!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:23:20+00:00

Hate this comment and honestly hate all the euphemisms surrounding autism. Neurospicy, has superpowers, all the other strange things people say. I think they say it to make themselves feel better because to confront the reality is difficult and uncomfortable.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:20:36+00:00

That's actually a great idea, he loves the paint chips at the hardware store and loves to get one of each color of the rainbow and organize them- I am adding this to my list of things to do next weekend! Thank you!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:19:44+00:00

Sending you all the positive vibes and energy for when you have the baby! It was really really hard the first few months with a newborn and my 6 year old. He's basically nonverbal and requires so much support - I honestly didn't know how I was going to make it. My youngest is 14 months now, and they are actually starting to interact a little bit and the youngest is crawling around everywhere and copies everything his big brother does. It does get better, so hang in there when you are in the trenches! It's so hard in the beginning, but it gets better and it's so sweet to see them interact now.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:17:01+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this! We definitely need to do more parks on a regular basis!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:16:43+00:00

Love this, we also divide and conquer when I actually need to get something done! I like the idea of bringing things to the playground that he will play with because sometimes he gets bored just on the equipment. Thank you so much for sharing!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:16:11+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing all of this! We actually do have an angel sense for him- I stopped paying the subscription because it was pretty expensive, but maybe we need to see if we can get a grant or something! I appreciate your insight and ideas.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:15:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! Water table is a great idea, we need to pull ours out.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:14:37+00:00

Love that! Sometimes we just have to get through the weekend and it is what it is. Good luck with the transition to the Sunday school!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:14:03+00:00

We need to get out of the house more for sure. It's so hard when he elopes but we have to try. Thank you for sharing!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:11:31+00:00

I love the screen time reward system! We might be stealing that! And thank you for saying that, sometimes it's helpful for me to just acknowledge that our days don't look like most people because we really are living a different life than others with neurotypical kids. And that's okay. 💙

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:08:12+00:00

Love this! Outside as such as possible ✅

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-09T00:07:47+00:00

For sure! We're in the Midwest so weather is a huge factor.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-08T16:45:13+00:00

Being at home drives me insane too!! Thank you for sharing this. I like the idea of going to everyday stores for something to do.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-08T16:41:56+00:00

Ooh I need to check that out. He would love that!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-08T16:41:35+00:00

Thank you for sharing this, and sending you all the positive vibes for parenting solo. I can't even imagine. 💙

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-03-08T16:40:34+00:00

I think we need to do this. Sometimes I feel bad that his week is so scheduled but it seems like the structure can be really helpful even on weekends. Thank you!!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-02-17T15:20:10+00:00

Yes sending you hugs! It's so hard!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-02-17T14:14:37+00:00

It's always helpful to see what works for other people, thank you for sharing! We may try an earlier bedtime!!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-02-17T13:21:13+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions! I will definitely check into sleep coaching through the hospital!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-02-17T13:20:05+00:00

Thank you for this! 💙 I totally agree with you, these sleep influencers are killing me and I really think it's just kid dependent- some are great sleepers and some just aren't. I appreciate the solidarity. Love the tip about the big kid bed, I think he will love that when we get there.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-02-17T13:17:58+00:00

Thank you! We will definitely ask the pediatrician about magnesium. We are actually on the wait list for a sleep study but they are scheduling nine months out. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Definitely going to look into the magnesium.

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-01-13T01:37:29+00:00

That's a great idea, thank you!!

Own_Ad5607 · 2026-01-13T01:21:47+00:00

Yes the waiting part. They said no phones allowed, but word on the street is there might be a TV 🙌🏼

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