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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 17084" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Kids with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified don't act like "normal" or "typcial" kids. Most don't act "typical" as adults either, and they need interventions to learn how to survive in this world, in my opinion, more than therapy. I don't even know if Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids "get" therapy--they often don't comprehend abstract ideas, and often don't know why they act the way they do, even if pinned down. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is not a psychiatric problem. It's neurological and all kids on the Spectrum are different from one another. Not all or even most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids are facetious about cleanliness (I've seen both extremes). My 13 year old son has horrible table manners unless forced to have better ones in public, but he's had A LOT of help! Also my son would NEVER shower if I didn't make him. Telling him about germs or that others won't like his smell doesn't do squat. He is disinterested in what his peers think of him and he's a calmer Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid--one who doesn't sit and worry about his health. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can look like ODD, but ODD doesn't stand alone most of the time and ODD behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is usually because the child is frustrated with not understanding the world, or is overstimulated by sensory overloaded, or has to make a transition (the kids do not do change well--it's NOT their faults). Many need to have some Special Education or an aide for a smooth, organized school experience. On the writing, my son can not hold a pencil well and has never learned to write. This is the first year he can print legibly. It's a common Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) problem--fine motor skill issues. That could be why your son hates to write. It may be very difficult for him. With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids you have to think outside the box. While a divorce never helps a child, kids with PDDs are different and some are more difficult regardless of how smooth their home life is. HOWEVER, I can see where, since transitions are hard, a child with Aspergers or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified would get much more upset by being forced from one parent to the other than a "typical" child. My son would do very poorly with that. He likes his set routines, his own room, his own house, and gets flustered when he has to switch routines too quickly. When he was younger, he would rage if he so much as had to switch from watch TV to going in the kitchen. Picky eating is classic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) due to sensory issues. This isn't the child being difficult--it's the child having Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Bathroom troubles are also common. Many just can't feel when they have to go and have accidents. Being very intelligent, unfortunately, doesn't mean an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) will slide by with no problems. Getting the proper Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions is the most important thing--Occupational Therapist (OT), PT, social skills classes, life skills classes, and help with any other quirky behaviors that may impede them. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 17084, member: 1550"] Kids with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified don't act like "normal" or "typcial" kids. Most don't act "typical" as adults either, and they need interventions to learn how to survive in this world, in my opinion, more than therapy. I don't even know if Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids "get" therapy--they often don't comprehend abstract ideas, and often don't know why they act the way they do, even if pinned down. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is not a psychiatric problem. It's neurological and all kids on the Spectrum are different from one another. Not all or even most Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids are facetious about cleanliness (I've seen both extremes). My 13 year old son has horrible table manners unless forced to have better ones in public, but he's had A LOT of help! Also my son would NEVER shower if I didn't make him. Telling him about germs or that others won't like his smell doesn't do squat. He is disinterested in what his peers think of him and he's a calmer Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid--one who doesn't sit and worry about his health. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can look like ODD, but ODD doesn't stand alone most of the time and ODD behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is usually because the child is frustrated with not understanding the world, or is overstimulated by sensory overloaded, or has to make a transition (the kids do not do change well--it's NOT their faults). Many need to have some Special Education or an aide for a smooth, organized school experience. On the writing, my son can not hold a pencil well and has never learned to write. This is the first year he can print legibly. It's a common Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) problem--fine motor skill issues. That could be why your son hates to write. It may be very difficult for him. With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids you have to think outside the box. While a divorce never helps a child, kids with PDDs are different and some are more difficult regardless of how smooth their home life is. HOWEVER, I can see where, since transitions are hard, a child with Aspergers or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified would get much more upset by being forced from one parent to the other than a "typical" child. My son would do very poorly with that. He likes his set routines, his own room, his own house, and gets flustered when he has to switch routines too quickly. When he was younger, he would rage if he so much as had to switch from watch TV to going in the kitchen. Picky eating is classic for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) due to sensory issues. This isn't the child being difficult--it's the child having Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Bathroom troubles are also common. Many just can't feel when they have to go and have accidents. Being very intelligent, unfortunately, doesn't mean an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) will slide by with no problems. Getting the proper Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions is the most important thing--Occupational Therapist (OT), PT, social skills classes, life skills classes, and help with any other quirky behaviors that may impede them. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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