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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 374174"><p>Midwest - I have read SO much about this stuff, and it is very difficult to distinguish the characteristics between disorders with overlapping symptoms. It's like a complicated puzzle where the pieces seem to fit in more than one place. Bubby does seem to have comprehension of right vs. wrong, and I haven't noticed the "swiss cheese" thinking. BUT . . . on the other hand, when it comes to accepting responsibility and learning from past behavior . . . ughhh. If you've ever seen the movie Groundhog Day where the actor keeps getting up every morning only to find he has to do the same day all over again, that's kind of what it's like with our Bubby. We go through the same things over and over. Consequences, rewards, and visual schedules, and redirection, etc., etc., don't work well. It's really hard to help him that way. For example, he still fails to flush the toilet most of the time, even though we've been through it many times. He also throws a tantrum about using the bathroom when it's time to go. He will argue and argue and then wet his pants. He's 9 1/2. And, of course, these are minor issues compared to the big meltdowns. Thanks for the book recommendations. I think those will be very helpful.</p><p> </p><p>Stepto2 - It does seem hard to find specialists in that field. I don't know even where to begin. It's unfortunate that more attention hasn't focused on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), as is the case with autism spectrum disorders. I'm sure there are many, many people affected, children and adults, who are not receiving the proper support. I worry that there aren't any answers or help if permanent brain damage has resulted.</p><p> </p><p>WW</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 374174"] Midwest - I have read SO much about this stuff, and it is very difficult to distinguish the characteristics between disorders with overlapping symptoms. It's like a complicated puzzle where the pieces seem to fit in more than one place. Bubby does seem to have comprehension of right vs. wrong, and I haven't noticed the "swiss cheese" thinking. BUT . . . on the other hand, when it comes to accepting responsibility and learning from past behavior . . . ughhh. If you've ever seen the movie Groundhog Day where the actor keeps getting up every morning only to find he has to do the same day all over again, that's kind of what it's like with our Bubby. We go through the same things over and over. Consequences, rewards, and visual schedules, and redirection, etc., etc., don't work well. It's really hard to help him that way. For example, he still fails to flush the toilet most of the time, even though we've been through it many times. He also throws a tantrum about using the bathroom when it's time to go. He will argue and argue and then wet his pants. He's 9 1/2. And, of course, these are minor issues compared to the big meltdowns. Thanks for the book recommendations. I think those will be very helpful. Stepto2 - It does seem hard to find specialists in that field. I don't know even where to begin. It's unfortunate that more attention hasn't focused on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), as is the case with autism spectrum disorders. I'm sure there are many, many people affected, children and adults, who are not receiving the proper support. I worry that there aren't any answers or help if permanent brain damage has resulted. WW [/QUOTE]
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