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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 367653"><p>Marg, I can tell that you really understand your child, and that's what I'm striving for. I have decided to observe him more and to keep a journal. In thinking about it, the meltdowns are happening when he has to switch from his agenda to someone else's. Otherwise, he is generally a very loving kid. Also, he overreacts (in contrast to typical kids) to small things, like if somebody touches his Lego helicoptor, he worries that it could break -- and it's likea life-or-death situation. I have a lot of anxiety myself thinking about the therapists coming this week and worrying about more of the rages. We've had a good weekend with him so far, but haven't required him to do reading or writing, etc., or other things that trigger his explosions either. A discussion with the therapists is needed, for sure. Thanks for the info about Risperdal. I'm so leary of going that route and probably won't unless we run out of other options.</p><p> </p><p>Midwest, thanks for the information on Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Our son's birthmom said she did not drink during her pregnancy but that she did smoke for the first few months before she knew she was pregnant. She was also breastfeeding her older child while pregnant with difficult child. She had ADHD herself. Her older son developed typically, although his bio father is different than difficult child's. We have zero info on bio father. But I do wonder sometimes if it's possible difficult child was exposed to alcohol or drugs prenatally. I sure hope not, but I can't shake the fear. I read through the things listed on the report you linked, and many of those things don't fit, which is good, I guess. difficult child has autism, but as I said, I wonder about alcohol/drug exposure on top of that. <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="WearyWoman, post: 367653"] Marg, I can tell that you really understand your child, and that's what I'm striving for. I have decided to observe him more and to keep a journal. In thinking about it, the meltdowns are happening when he has to switch from his agenda to someone else's. Otherwise, he is generally a very loving kid. Also, he overreacts (in contrast to typical kids) to small things, like if somebody touches his Lego helicoptor, he worries that it could break -- and it's likea life-or-death situation. I have a lot of anxiety myself thinking about the therapists coming this week and worrying about more of the rages. We've had a good weekend with him so far, but haven't required him to do reading or writing, etc., or other things that trigger his explosions either. A discussion with the therapists is needed, for sure. Thanks for the info about Risperdal. I'm so leary of going that route and probably won't unless we run out of other options. Midwest, thanks for the information on Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Our son's birthmom said she did not drink during her pregnancy but that she did smoke for the first few months before she knew she was pregnant. She was also breastfeeding her older child while pregnant with difficult child. She had ADHD herself. Her older son developed typically, although his bio father is different than difficult child's. We have zero info on bio father. But I do wonder sometimes if it's possible difficult child was exposed to alcohol or drugs prenatally. I sure hope not, but I can't shake the fear. I read through the things listed on the report you linked, and many of those things don't fit, which is good, I guess. difficult child has autism, but as I said, I wonder about alcohol/drug exposure on top of that. :( [/QUOTE]
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