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  1. I also have a teen with ASD who struggles with math skills. I have used Math Mammoth with another daughter who is very strong in math. I would not personally try to use Math Mammoth with my struggling learner. It is very heavy in mental math and uses the spiral method a little too much which can be frustrating for those who do not naturally "get" math. I would encourage you to keep looking for a different math that may better match your child's learning style. We have had the most success with Math U See because it is a mastery approach and broken down into more bite sized chunks of learning. We have also used Khan Academy as a resource and supplement. It appeals to visual learners and best of all it is free. Take your time and do not worry about grade equivalents, simply focus on the skills your child needs to master at the level he is on and get as far as you can.
  2. We used MUS with my aspie dd from 2nd thru 5th grade and then transitioned to TT for 6th. MUS worked well for my dd mostly because of the mastery approach that it takes. It focuses on one skill at a time before you move on to a different skill. We transitioned to TT and it was very successful. My dd needs to have visual explanations to master the concepts. I would recommend you figure out what way your aspie learns best and try to pick a curriculum that teaches to that learning style. Another little thing we tried was to turn lined paper sideways to use with math problems that need to be lined up. We often would do problems on the white board and it was easier. I also found that it was helpful to write down step by step instructions for some of the multi-step problems as a reference, and try to find "trigger" words in word problems that give clues as to what function needs to be performed. Don't be afraid to jump ship until you find the program that best suits your needs.
  3. I recently had my dd age 11 evaluated by a developmental optometrist (COVD) for an eye turn. DD also has Asperger's Syndrome and incredible focus/attention issues. They diagnosed her with Sensory Integration Dysfunction as well as Esotropia (the eye turn). Their recommendation is to do the Sensory Learning Program which I have noticed is offered in many locations across the nation. I am hoping that someone here might have experience with this program and can share any insight. They also want to follow up this treatment with VT for 10-12 months. Any feedback someone might have is greatly appreciated.
  4. We have the Lifeproof Nuud and the corresponding Zagg Invisible Screen Shield. I had the Geek Squad at Best Buy install the shield because it is very tricky to get on correctly. We spent a lot of $$ on all that, but I really wanted to feel secure that it was protected. I haven't purposely tested it to the max, but it is supposed to be military grade drop proof and waterproof.
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