christmasmagic
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jun 6, 2012
I was curious what parents with children who have high functioning autism do. My DD is very high functioning- to the point many people don't believe me she is on the spectrum. However, her SPD and anxiety is fairly severe. On good days, she would be fine to wait in line. However, she gets very overwhelmed by crowds and too much stimulation and will just shut down. She also has low muscle tone and tired fairly easy.
Because she is high functioning, I do feel bad getting a DAS pass, however, depending on how the day is going, I do think it can prevent meltdowns. One one hand, I would like to get the pass and save it for when we need it, however on the other hand, I feel like we are taking advantage of a system designed to help kids in greater need.
I would love to hear from parents of HFA kids and if they did not get a DAS pass, how they avoid meltdowns.
Thanks!
Because she is high functioning, I do feel bad getting a DAS pass, however, depending on how the day is going, I do think it can prevent meltdowns. One one hand, I would like to get the pass and save it for when we need it, however on the other hand, I feel like we are taking advantage of a system designed to help kids in greater need.
I would love to hear from parents of HFA kids and if they did not get a DAS pass, how they avoid meltdowns.
Thanks!