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<blockquote data-quote="Mattsmom277" data-source="post: 306934" data-attributes="member: 4264"><p>I think it would make a difference what degree on the spectrum of autism this child is.</p><p></p><p>My S/O's daughter is autistic. She would NEVER understand what a hospital is aiming for, would rage and rage unless drugged to oblivion, out of complete terror at the surroundings and lack of her mother. A psychiatric facility is no place for a girl like S/O's daughter. Now, if it was a matter of EXTREME violence and a hospital stay is required for a substantial medication control issue? That might also change things. If she was dangerous to herself and/or others to a degree it cannot be controlled safely in the home and it was thought that a safe place for a medication change that could achieve a more calm and less aggressive child? It might be necessary, although granted it would feel traumatic to the child and parents to have to go through that.</p><p></p><p>I agree with what others said, about parents being a bargaining tool IF the child can understand and can reasonably comply (as in, has control over themselves or could reasonably learn that control and understand the dangling carrot). I also understand that seeing parents will normally lead to the child regressing instead of progressing, wanting to go home etc.</p><p></p><p>What a tricky situation and sad for everyone. I guess more information would help make a better insight, however if this is a qualified hospital with well intentioned and educated staff making the decisions? I'd think that it is likely that the family didn't envision this and is in shock. It is sometimes hard for protective parents of our special children to know when it takes something severe to ensure nothing drastic down the line. </p><p></p><p>I hope this child is well enough to go home soon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mattsmom277, post: 306934, member: 4264"] I think it would make a difference what degree on the spectrum of autism this child is. My S/O's daughter is autistic. She would NEVER understand what a hospital is aiming for, would rage and rage unless drugged to oblivion, out of complete terror at the surroundings and lack of her mother. A psychiatric facility is no place for a girl like S/O's daughter. Now, if it was a matter of EXTREME violence and a hospital stay is required for a substantial medication control issue? That might also change things. If she was dangerous to herself and/or others to a degree it cannot be controlled safely in the home and it was thought that a safe place for a medication change that could achieve a more calm and less aggressive child? It might be necessary, although granted it would feel traumatic to the child and parents to have to go through that. I agree with what others said, about parents being a bargaining tool IF the child can understand and can reasonably comply (as in, has control over themselves or could reasonably learn that control and understand the dangling carrot). I also understand that seeing parents will normally lead to the child regressing instead of progressing, wanting to go home etc. What a tricky situation and sad for everyone. I guess more information would help make a better insight, however if this is a qualified hospital with well intentioned and educated staff making the decisions? I'd think that it is likely that the family didn't envision this and is in shock. It is sometimes hard for protective parents of our special children to know when it takes something severe to ensure nothing drastic down the line. I hope this child is well enough to go home soon. :( [/QUOTE]
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