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 Forum: News and Current Events   Topic: R.I.P. Avonte Oquendo

mhughes
Posted: 29 Jan 2014, 8:43 pm 

Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
This story is tragic. I read that new legislation, Avontes Law, is being proposed to having tracking bracelets warn by autistic individuals to help in cases of wandering. Not sure how I feel about this though. As a parent, I would do anything to keep my child safe, but I can see potential issues wit...

 Forum: News and Current Events   Topic: Justin Bieber arrested in Miami

mhughes
Posted: 29 Jan 2014, 8:39 pm 

Replies: 78
Views: 8,883
He's just a 19 yr old kid making mistakes. All 19 yr old kids make mistakes. He just has access to a lot more resources than most other kids his age. It's sad that the adults in his life answer to him.

 Forum: News and Current Events   Topic: Social Network for Individuals on the Spectrum

mhughes
Posted: 29 Jan 2014, 8:37 pm 

Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
I've been a member of National Autism Network (http://www.NationalAutismNetwork.com) for awhile and use it a resource for my daughter who has Aspergers. They recently released a social network for the autism community and there are some really cool features for individuals on the spectrum to connect...

 Forum: Love and Dating   Topic: What things should I work on?

mhughes
Posted: 16 Jan 2014, 12:17 pm 

Replies: 24
Views: 5,357
Putting yourself out there, essentially, to be judged is stressful and can cause a great deal of anxiety for anyone- on the spectrum or not. It's a great step that you're willing to do that and shows a lot of courage, especially if you've ever been hurt or rejected in the past. I think a key thing i...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Aspergers or Social Anxiety?

mhughes
Posted: 10 Jan 2014, 10:06 am 

Replies: 8
Views: 2,001
I just read this article on anxiety and social fears for individuals on the spectrum. It included some strategies to overcome them that I thought were pretty good. Here is the article Overcoming Anxiety and Social Fears for Individuals on the Spectrum You do have to register to read it but it's free...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Anxiety and more anxiety

mhughes
 Post subject: Anxiety and more anxiety
Posted: 07 Jan 2014, 9:38 pm 

Replies: 2
Views: 596
My daughter has a really hard time with changes in routine. We do our best to keep the day the day the same, but changes in routine are inevitable and she gets visibly stressed and anxious. We try to re-assure her that she is safe and talk him through it, but it doesn't seem to get any better. Shoul...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Single Mom with Adult Son living at home

mhughes
Posted: 07 Jan 2014, 9:33 pm 

Replies: 15
Views: 3,741
I read this article recently on Employment Strategies for Adults on the Spectrum. Here is the direct link to the article (http://nationalautismnetwork.com/blog/1/entry-136-employment-strategies-for-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum/ ). Hope this helps to maybe provide some direction. You do have to...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: New Autism Social Network

mhughes
 Post subject: New Autism Social Network
Posted: 31 Dec 2013, 10:29 am 

Replies: 1
Views: 842
I recently became a member of National Autism Network. Besides all of the resources and information the site offers, they just launched a new social network for the autism community. So far, from what I see, the features are great. I was able to create a secure private network for my daughter and in...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Diagnosis tool for adults?

mhughes
 Post subject: Diagnosis tool for adults?
Posted: 31 Dec 2013, 10:24 am 

Replies: 4
Views: 619
Has anyone read this article? http://nationalautismnetwork.com/articl ... ults-r2282 What are your thoughts?new test facilitates diagnosis of autism in adults
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