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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 432853" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. I have an eighteen year old son who was diagnosed as Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. I know what you are going through, but I think that perhaps you are expecting your son's motives and reactions to be like other children's and they won't. My son did not really speak until almost five either. I believe Aspergers is without a speech delay. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified is with a speech delay.</p><p></p><p>My son also can manipulate if he likes. However when he does stuff that seems like manipulation, that is often not because he wants to manipulate. It is usually for a reason we could not have guessed. I think he sounds Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).</p><p></p><p>My son used to love throwing rocks, although he didn't do it at the windows. He also liked to watch balls going up and down. He could do these things for a long time. Your older son may have been asking his brother to do something that he enjoys looking at. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have very strange interests, are sensory seeking, are hard to figure out, and are very misunderstood. Do you know a lot about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? Is your son getting interventions at school? He should have an IEP. Have you found a group of kids and parents who live with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? I found THIS invaluable as a resource. I not only got to meet and see at least one hundred Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children, but their parents too and we swap stories and ideas.</p><p></p><p>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid also often do not have the right facial expressions for what is going on. Some speak in a very flat voice even when they are excited. Some always speak in a flat voice. Some get overly stimulated when there is no need. I think getting special help for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is important for him and for your family. Most likely, he is not going to respond to discipline like a "typical "child because his brain is wired differently. You need somebody to help you figure out what works. I suggest calling your nearest autaism society for a referral. I'm in a small town too, but there is help within an hour's drive. Psychiatric help did not do anything for our son because Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is not a mental illness. It is a neurological difference.</p><p></p><p>Of course some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children have co-morbid mental health issues. Often once they are in interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), they greatly improve their behaviors. </p><p></p><p>I hope this helps a little. Let us know how things are going.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 432853, member: 1550"] Hi. I have an eighteen year old son who was diagnosed as Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. I know what you are going through, but I think that perhaps you are expecting your son's motives and reactions to be like other children's and they won't. My son did not really speak until almost five either. I believe Aspergers is without a speech delay. Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified is with a speech delay. My son also can manipulate if he likes. However when he does stuff that seems like manipulation, that is often not because he wants to manipulate. It is usually for a reason we could not have guessed. I think he sounds Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). My son used to love throwing rocks, although he didn't do it at the windows. He also liked to watch balls going up and down. He could do these things for a long time. Your older son may have been asking his brother to do something that he enjoys looking at. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids have very strange interests, are sensory seeking, are hard to figure out, and are very misunderstood. Do you know a lot about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? Is your son getting interventions at school? He should have an IEP. Have you found a group of kids and parents who live with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)? I found THIS invaluable as a resource. I not only got to meet and see at least one hundred Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children, but their parents too and we swap stories and ideas. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kid also often do not have the right facial expressions for what is going on. Some speak in a very flat voice even when they are excited. Some always speak in a flat voice. Some get overly stimulated when there is no need. I think getting special help for the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is important for him and for your family. Most likely, he is not going to respond to discipline like a "typical "child because his brain is wired differently. You need somebody to help you figure out what works. I suggest calling your nearest autaism society for a referral. I'm in a small town too, but there is help within an hour's drive. Psychiatric help did not do anything for our son because Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is not a mental illness. It is a neurological difference. Of course some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children have co-morbid mental health issues. Often once they are in interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), they greatly improve their behaviors. I hope this helps a little. Let us know how things are going. [/QUOTE]
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