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At the end of my tether. Am I imagining this?!
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 589136" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>While my son probably has more issues that you wouldn't have to concern yourself with, I could use most of what you write to describe him at that age. My son did not speak much longer that two word sentences and he was quite aggressive in addition. </p><p></p><p>But he has always been quite interested in being social, just not successful most of the time. He did best playing next to or near others but if he had to cooperate or share ideas he couldn't do that. He could share sometimes, like a pile of legos....but if each was making their own creation.</p><p></p><p>Does your son play with other kids cooperatively or more chase kinds of games or side by side kinds of play? Does he want things to go his way and only his way?</p><p></p><p>Of course empathy and sympathy are just emerging in early childhood but it is true that kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a harder time seeing others' perspectives. They are often quite loving but may need step by step teaching , or cues to learn about what to say and do with others.</p><p></p><p>If you could afford a private evaluation that may be a way to get some answers sooner. </p><p></p><p>Above all, trust your instincts. No matter the diagnosis, finding ways to match your parenting to his learning style can be a huge help. Having strict routines, giving directions step by step with visual cues, create opportunities to practice behaviors you want to develop......etc......</p><p></p><p>The explosive child book is a good start, also What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Doug Riley. I would look online for parenting ideas for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) because it works well for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), adhd, mental health conditions, etc. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board. Glad you found us!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 589136, member: 12886"] While my son probably has more issues that you wouldn't have to concern yourself with, I could use most of what you write to describe him at that age. My son did not speak much longer that two word sentences and he was quite aggressive in addition. But he has always been quite interested in being social, just not successful most of the time. He did best playing next to or near others but if he had to cooperate or share ideas he couldn't do that. He could share sometimes, like a pile of legos....but if each was making their own creation. Does your son play with other kids cooperatively or more chase kinds of games or side by side kinds of play? Does he want things to go his way and only his way? Of course empathy and sympathy are just emerging in early childhood but it is true that kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a harder time seeing others' perspectives. They are often quite loving but may need step by step teaching , or cues to learn about what to say and do with others. If you could afford a private evaluation that may be a way to get some answers sooner. Above all, trust your instincts. No matter the diagnosis, finding ways to match your parenting to his learning style can be a huge help. Having strict routines, giving directions step by step with visual cues, create opportunities to practice behaviors you want to develop......etc...... The explosive child book is a good start, also What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You by Doug Riley. I would look online for parenting ideas for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) because it works well for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), adhd, mental health conditions, etc. Welcome to the board. Glad you found us! [/QUOTE]
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