5/18 - Question of the week

AutismRadio will be discussing - How to talk to children with ASD about death as well as helping ASD individuals cope with a death in the family.   We will be getting some professional opinions on how to handle this.

If anyone has had any experience with this in his/her own family -please let us know how you dealt with informing your child or how your child handled it.   This is a very important topic as a lot of the ASD community relies heavily on the grandparents for help with his/her child and/or children.  Thanks very much.

4/30 - Next Social Media Questions

1.  Autismradio would like to share our experiences in bringing your ASD child/adult to the dentist and having any work performed.  This is usually particularly tough on ASD individuals as they have sensory issues with the mouth and dental work can be pretty intense.  Please share your experience with us at questions@autismradio.org or be a part of our show!!!  Call TOLL FREE - 1-877-HOPE-777.  Thanks.

3/18 - Next Social Media Question

We'd like to hear from our listeners/readers:  What are your plans for Easter?  How do you celebrate with your ASD child/adult with family or friends?  What do you do over the Spring Break?  How do you celebrate other Spring Holidays - Passover?   Please share traditions that work, maybe ideas for other listeners - as well as some of the obstacles that you run into with your ASD child.  You can call into our show TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and be a part of our show!  Or you can write to us at questions@autismradio.org.  Thanks.

3/14 - Next Social Media Question

We would like to hear from all parents of children/adults with autism.  What do you find yourself thinking about during the second half of the school year?  Are you questioning the amount of progression that has occurred?  We would like to share our experiences.  Feel free to contact us at 1-877-HOPE-777 and you can even be a part of our show!!!  You can also e-mail us at question@autismradio.org.

2/8 - Weekly Question

We would like to discuss verbalization as our next social media question.  We want to hear from you if your child was non-verbal and then became verbal.  What do you think was the most helpful tool in making this happen?  We'd like to share and compare experiences.  Please contact as at Questions@autismradio.org or call us TOLL FREE and you can even be on our show - 1-877-HOPE-777.  Thanks a lot.

1/13 - Weekly Question

We would like to hear from our listeners - please share your experiences, obstacles and possible solutions when taking your autistic child for a haircut.  We would also like to discuss experiences with nail trimming -which is another difficult aspect of personal hygiene for parents of children with autism.

12/27 - Weekly Question

Our Social media question of the week:  We'd like to know how our readers/listeners survived winter break.  What kind of obstacles did you encounter?  How did you keep your ASD child busy?  Thanks.  Please remember you can be part of our radio show TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777.  You can also e-mail you responses or comments to us at Questions@autismradio.org.  We look forward to hearing from all of you and sharing your comments on the air.

Weekly Question

1) What is apraxia?  What is the difference between apraxia and autism?

Please let us know what you know about these two different diagnoses -  Do all autistic children have apraxia?   We will be discussing and clarifying.

2) A lot of people know that autism has to do with the inability to speak or one who has problems speaking.  What a lot of the public is unaware of is the way that autism can affect motor planning.  We will be discussing how autism can affect this area of the brain as well and how different therapies can help.  Does your child have motor planning issues?  What therapy has helped the most?

12/8 - Weekly Question

12/8 - How do you celebrate the holidays with your ASD child/adult?  What are the challenges?  What are the high points?  How has it changed over the years?   (religious holidays, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza - whatever you celebrate, and New Years as well) - Please share your thoughts with us and maybe some tips for other parents.  You can also e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org or call in and be part of our program!  TOLL FREE - 1-877-HOPE-777.  We look forward to hearing from all of our listeners and readers.

11/16 - Weekly Question

11/16 - We would like to hear from our listeners - how much do you know about ABA programming?  How much do you think you SHOULD know?  We are looking forward to hearing from our social media audience as well as speaking with some professionals in the field.  Stay tuned.  Feel free to call us or comment - TOLL FREE - 1-877-HOPE-777 or write to us at Questions@autismradio.org.

11/8 - Weekly Question

I have a 12-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with high functioning autism.  She has been giving me a hard time with taking showers/baths.  We have been having other hygiene issues with her as well.  The only way we can get her to take a shower/bath is by using "special" soaps - such as one shaped as shapes - like characters from movies, such as "Ice Age".   I was wondering if others could relate to this problem.  I listen to your podcasts every week.  I'd appreciate any help that you could give me and if you could address this problem on your show.  Thank you.

10/21 - Weekly Question

10/21 - In the upcoming weeks - we will be discussing the difficulty in diagnosing females with the Autism Spectrum Disorder.  If you have a daughter with autism - please let us know and share your story with us.  We will also be researching this topic with experts in the field.  Please do not hesitate to contact us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 or e-mails us at questions@autismradio.org.  Thanks so much!  Looking forward to hearing from all of our readers/listeners.

10/13 - Weekly Question

10/13 - We would like to discuss the topic of puberty and how it is handled for children on the ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Spectrum.  Do you have a child who has gone through puberty or is going through puberty?  What are your questions or concerns?  If you have gone through it with your child - is there any advice that you'd like to share with other parents.  We'll also being discussing some answers from professionals.  Remember - you can call in and be part of our show - TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777.   Thanks.

10/4 - Question of the week

10/4 - Autism Radio "Hope Saves the Day" is heard all over the USA as well as other countries.  We have realized that individual states have different laws/ perception as how to handle an ASD diagnosis.  We would like to hear from individuals from various areas of the US dealing with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder).  Please let us know where you live (state) and what your experience has been in dealing with your child/relative's diagnosis and the satisfaction you have with the programs available to an individual with ASD.  How is ASD perceived in your state?  Do you feel alone or accepted by having a child with ASD or being an individual with ASD?  Are you satisfied with the programs/funding within the state available to you - do you feel like you have a voice/choice with the services?

Question of the week - 10/1

We want to hear from parents of children with Aspergers syndrome or high functioning autism.  Has your child been a victim of bullying?  Does he/she understand when they are bullied?  Have you had success with your school system in supporting you with mainstreaming your child and making sure that there is minimal bullying that goes on?   We will be discussing this on the air and have two articles that address this topic.

Question of the week - 9/21

Question of the week:  Have you tried music therapy with your child?  Did it help?  Does your autistic child (please tell verbal or non-verbal) respond positively to music?

Question of the week - 9/17

9/17 - Everyone is talking about the second Republican debate.   Donald Trump was the only candidate who mentioned autism as an epidemic and the vaccine debate.  How do you feel about this?  Would this be enough for you to want to vote for him?

Question of the week - 8/18

We would like to discuss PICA on our show.   "The word pica comes from the Latin word for magpie, a bird known for its large and indiscriminate appetite.

Pica is most common in people with developmental disabilities, including autism and mental retardation, and in children between the ages of 2 and 3. Pica also may surface in children who've had a brain injury affecting their development. It can also be a problem for some pregnant women, as well as people with epilepsy.

People with pica frequently crave and consume nonfood items such as:  dirt,  clay,   paint chips,   plaster,  chalk,   cornstarch,   laundry starch,   baking soda,   coffee grounds,   cigarette ashes,   burnt match heads,   cigarette butts,   feces,   ice,   glue,  hair,   buttons,   paper,   sand, toothpaste,   soap.

Pica is an eating disorder that can result in serious health problems, such as lead poisoning and iron-deficiency anemia."

Does your ASD child/adult have PICA?  Was he/she diagnosed w/ PICA?  How difficult is this to deal with?  What has been your experience w/ PICA - how have you handled it?

Question of the week - 8/4

8/4 - Social Media question of the week: What do you think of today's News Story? KY Shefiff handcuffing an 8-year-old boy who has ADHD? We want to hear your thoughts. Please contact us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777. You can also e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org.

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Question of the week - 7/29

7/29 - Social Media question of the week:  Autism Radio will be speaking w/ a financial planner for our next radio show.  Have you made any financial plans for your autistic child?  What questions or concerns do you have regarding financial planning?  Feel free to share your concerns w/ us so we can get some answers for the community.  You can e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org or call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and be part of our show!!!  Thanks so much.