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.
Question of the week - 7/21
We would like to discuss meltdowns and aggressive behaviors. How do you handle your ASD child/adult when he/she is having a meltdown? (whether in private or public). Also, how do you handle aggressive behaviors towards you, himself/herself or others? Please feel free to call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 to be part of our show or leave a message. You can also e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org. Thanks. We look forward to hearing from all our listeners.
Question of the week - 7/6
7/6 - Question of the week: How did you ASD child do with transitioning from the end of school to vacation? Is your child entitled to any summer services through the district? If not, what do you usually do with your child during the summer months?
Question of the week - 6/30
6/30 - Question of the week: Given the summer months are here, we want to know: How does your ASD child like the water? Does your child/adult know how to swim? Let us know pros and cons of going w/ your ASD child to pools & beaches? Do you have to worry about elopement and your child running off into the water w/ no sense of safety?
Please e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org or call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and you can be a part of our show! We love hearing from our listeners. Thanks.
Question of the week - 6/24
6/24 - Question of the week: How well informed do you feel about your Parental Rights concerning your child's Individual's Educational Plan (otherwise known as IEP)? We'd like to know. **For those of you unfamiliar w/ our radio show - please be sure names are never used. All answers remain anonymous. Please e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org or call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and you can be a part of our show! We love hearing from our listeners. Thanks.
Question of the week - 6/16
6/16 - Question of the week: Let's celebrate Awesome Autism Fathers!!! Do you know an autism father who you think is awesome? How are you celebrating Father's Day w/ your family? We have asked in the past to hear from fathers of children/adults with autism. We would still like to hear from you. We would love to share stories of hope, inspiration and love as well as the frustrations that come w/ having a child w/ autism. Do you know a grandfather of a child w/ autism? How does he interact w/ his grandson/granddaughter? We think the men in the autistic community need to be recognized. This is why we have spent this week posting stories about men w/ children who have autism. Please call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777. Also, you can write to us at questions@autismradio.org. Thanks so much and Happy Father's Day!
Question of the week - 6/2
6/2- Question of the week - How has having a child/adult w/ autism affected your social life? Please remember - you can call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and leave a message or be part of our show!!! Or you can e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org.
Question of the week - 5/13
5/13 - Many times children/adults on the Autism Spectrum Disorder receive a dual diagnosis - Autism combined w/ a mental health disorder is very common. How many of you have received dual diagnoses? What is your child's or your own diagnosis? Also, many people with ASD have epilepsy or other neurological disorders. What kind of doctor do you see for treatment or medication? What is the most helpful resource? Please remember - you can call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 and leave a message or be part of our show!!! Or you can e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org.
Question of the week - 5/4
5/4- Question of the week: In terms of describing one as Autistic, does the term "non-verbal" mean that the individual is "severe"? (this is strictly an opinion based question). Let us know your thoughts. Please call us TOLL FREE at 1-877-HOPE-777 or e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org. You can even be on our show!!!
Question of the week - 4/20
4/20 - Question of the week: This one is for either adults w/ Asperger's or people w/ children who are "high functioning" or Aspergers. Let's talk about the challenges you and/or your child face in dealing with the world? School district? Thanks.
Question of the week - 4/14
4/14 Question of the week - Name a professional or expert that has helped you or your ASD child the most and explain why. This could be anything from a neurological pediatrician to a nutritionist. Let's share. Please remember you can e-mail us at questions@autismradio.org or call us TOLL FREE and Be a Part of Our show - 1-877-HOPE-777. Thanks so much. Please keep in mind, we love hearing from our listeners/readers, the more feedback we receive, the more diversified and interesting our answers are. Thanks so much to those who have been participating.