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Advice needed: Child with- behavioral issues and living with mom and her boyfriend
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember1" data-source="post: 759017" data-attributes="member: 23706"><p>I am sorry about the trouble you are having. I am wondering....Has she ever seen a neuropsychologist? This is different from a neurologist or a psychologist. Neuropsuchologists are very good at diagnosing more difficult-to-diagnose issues that make some people struggle so hard. Puzzling kids and adults who have sometimes subtle neurological or developmental differences.</p><p></p><p>Sounds a lot like high functioning autism to me. The people have very low frustration levels and can't communicate well so they often shut down. They have high anxiety and often like to stay away from crowds, stay inside and/or do one thing over and over again, such as gaming. They often seem to prefer being alone. They can be smart but struggle in school and be unable to make friends. And they do tantrum. Even.teens and adult autistics can tantrum. Not always. Depends on the person and treatment success.</p><p></p><p>Mental health therapy doesn't work well for autism. They don't talk about how they feel. It's like they don't know how. Parents get frustrated but it isn't being done on purpose. There are many wonderful autism treatments now and the earlier they are started, the better. This is really worth a try. She sounds a lot like my autistic nephew. He is doing great now.</p><p></p><p>My two cents in general is that if the child is really upsetting your relationship, perhaps you should go to therapy alone to see if this is the right fit for you. It's hard to have a different young child and sometimes they remain difficult or get worse. A mother will usually chose her child over a spouse so this is something to think about. If you plan to have other children with her, things can get even more complicated. Autism if it's that tends to run in families. I do think this child strongly resembles high functioning autism.</p><p></p><p>Sending prayers and warm wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember1, post: 759017, member: 23706"] I am sorry about the trouble you are having. I am wondering....Has she ever seen a neuropsychologist? This is different from a neurologist or a psychologist. Neuropsuchologists are very good at diagnosing more difficult-to-diagnose issues that make some people struggle so hard. Puzzling kids and adults who have sometimes subtle neurological or developmental differences. Sounds a lot like high functioning autism to me. The people have very low frustration levels and can't communicate well so they often shut down. They have high anxiety and often like to stay away from crowds, stay inside and/or do one thing over and over again, such as gaming. They often seem to prefer being alone. They can be smart but struggle in school and be unable to make friends. And they do tantrum. Even.teens and adult autistics can tantrum. Not always. Depends on the person and treatment success. Mental health therapy doesn't work well for autism. They don't talk about how they feel. It's like they don't know how. Parents get frustrated but it isn't being done on purpose. There are many wonderful autism treatments now and the earlier they are started, the better. This is really worth a try. She sounds a lot like my autistic nephew. He is doing great now. My two cents in general is that if the child is really upsetting your relationship, perhaps you should go to therapy alone to see if this is the right fit for you. It's hard to have a different young child and sometimes they remain difficult or get worse. A mother will usually chose her child over a spouse so this is something to think about. If you plan to have other children with her, things can get even more complicated. Autism if it's that tends to run in families. I do think this child strongly resembles high functioning autism. Sending prayers and warm wishes. [/QUOTE]
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