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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 502616" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I am going to go out on a limb here....probably a limb you are close to being on too though..</p><p></p><p>1. sounds like it is time to ditch all preconceived ideas about what this guy has and get a complete neuropsychological evaluation</p><p>2. I think he got that bipolar diagnosis quickly when young and it is possible that since he was in a mental health facility they just looked at the mental health possibilities since some symptoms overlap and so they really do not get how imparing even mild autism is. These kiddos can't take other perspectives and are often very sensitive to medications that help others.</p><p>3. I agree that for his sake, I would find a childrens developmental clinic that specializes in autism. The fact that treatment for his other diagnosis has not only not helped but has made things worse... HUGE clue to a misdiagnosis. Sounds like he could really use home programming for kids with AUTISM like example home programs using ABA (applied behavior analysis) Applied Behavioral Analysis - Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Autism or RDI (relationship development intervention)Relationship Development Intervention (RDI): A Treatment for Autism - Autism Treatments or other home based autism specific behavioral interventions. Typical behavioral methods do not work often which I assume is clear to you since it didn't in the schools nor has it at home very much. My son had to go to a psychiatric hospital for medication adjustment and even there, where they have an Occupational Therapist (OT) and are working to make an autism wing.... they still had a hard time grasping the autism stuff...they are so centered on other mental healthy diagnoses that dealing with his autism and seizures (which result in behaviors so he was treated there not a neuro hospital) just is not their thing. They tried hard to change their behavioral expectations and skill building groups to work with him but he just did not fit in so his behaviors just escalated. He is still doing some of the things he learned there....for the worse.</p><p></p><p>I can imagine this is really really hard. I have just my one and it is a challenge so to have to negotiate safety and family time etc. with others??? Amazing. If you can possibly check for known things that are often associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) it may really help too</p><p></p><p>Auditory processing problems</p><p>Language processing problems</p><p>Fine motor or motor planning issues</p><p>visual processing problems</p><p>motor planning problems</p><p>sensory integration issues, sensitivities, seeking behavior etc.</p><p></p><p>If you find an autism clinic, you will find Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and psychiatric folks who really get the full picture and spectrum that is Autism. I truly hope you have that somewhere around you....even if you have to drive several hours, it could be life changing to do this.</p><p></p><p></p><p>HUGS to you... I am so sorry for his challenge in life.</p><p></p><p>(just another thought, did his mom use any chemicals including rx medications when pregnant? how did she care for him up to the three month time when she left? COuld he have attachment issues too? Kids who have a disruption or pain or something like that can have a break in their ability to bond well even with your loving nurturing care... there just might have been some lack of development in that area through no fault of your or hubby's)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 502616, member: 12886"] I am going to go out on a limb here....probably a limb you are close to being on too though.. 1. sounds like it is time to ditch all preconceived ideas about what this guy has and get a complete neuropsychological evaluation 2. I think he got that bipolar diagnosis quickly when young and it is possible that since he was in a mental health facility they just looked at the mental health possibilities since some symptoms overlap and so they really do not get how imparing even mild autism is. These kiddos can't take other perspectives and are often very sensitive to medications that help others. 3. I agree that for his sake, I would find a childrens developmental clinic that specializes in autism. The fact that treatment for his other diagnosis has not only not helped but has made things worse... HUGE clue to a misdiagnosis. Sounds like he could really use home programming for kids with AUTISM like example home programs using ABA (applied behavior analysis) Applied Behavioral Analysis - Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Autism or RDI (relationship development intervention)Relationship Development Intervention (RDI): A Treatment for Autism - Autism Treatments or other home based autism specific behavioral interventions. Typical behavioral methods do not work often which I assume is clear to you since it didn't in the schools nor has it at home very much. My son had to go to a psychiatric hospital for medication adjustment and even there, where they have an Occupational Therapist (OT) and are working to make an autism wing.... they still had a hard time grasping the autism stuff...they are so centered on other mental healthy diagnoses that dealing with his autism and seizures (which result in behaviors so he was treated there not a neuro hospital) just is not their thing. They tried hard to change their behavioral expectations and skill building groups to work with him but he just did not fit in so his behaviors just escalated. He is still doing some of the things he learned there....for the worse. I can imagine this is really really hard. I have just my one and it is a challenge so to have to negotiate safety and family time etc. with others??? Amazing. If you can possibly check for known things that are often associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) it may really help too Auditory processing problems Language processing problems Fine motor or motor planning issues visual processing problems motor planning problems sensory integration issues, sensitivities, seeking behavior etc. If you find an autism clinic, you will find Occupational Therapist (OT) and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and psychiatric folks who really get the full picture and spectrum that is Autism. I truly hope you have that somewhere around you....even if you have to drive several hours, it could be life changing to do this. HUGS to you... I am so sorry for his challenge in life. (just another thought, did his mom use any chemicals including rx medications when pregnant? how did she care for him up to the three month time when she left? COuld he have attachment issues too? Kids who have a disruption or pain or something like that can have a break in their ability to bond well even with your loving nurturing care... there just might have been some lack of development in that area through no fault of your or hubby's) [/QUOTE]
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