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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 323219" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Is he getting any interventions specific to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in school or home or in the community? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids, no matter how bright, are wired differently and think differently and without interventions often rage out of frustration (not to be confused with defiance). They are scared of change so they want everything to stay the same and can seem controlling, but it is part of the disorder. They are not going to respond to traditional parenting methods nor can thier motives be put down to just being "bad" because t hey are disobeying. They don't understand social norms and need to be taught by an autism specialist. A regular teacher or just parents usually can't figure out how to reach them. If they aren't taught social skills/social norms in a text book sort of way, they may not ever learn and their behavior will likely get worse. They do not normally learn these things by mimicking peers. In fact, they usually remain quite different from their peers because their peers DO understand social norms.</p><p></p><p>I have a son on the spectrum. He had hyperlexia. He was in interventions before he was two and did not really stop and he is no longer any sort of behavior problem. He is still incredibly naive and doesn't always "get" social norms, but he's very much improved and his teachers love him. He has friends. He is still different, but has improved A LOT. medications in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are often not an answer unless he also has a co-morbid disorder. Lamictal is not used often in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Risperdal is used more often. But my son did the best just with intense interventions. medications made him worse. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a neurological disorder, no a psychiatric one. My son did not do well on stimulants. He had an aide in the classroom who taught him how to take notes and how to focus on the big picture rather than nitpicking over little things (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids tend to obsess over unimportant stuff). My son was in Special Education with a good IQ. It helped him; saved him. He was in a smaller class for half the day, he learned so much more with so much attention and he was constantly being taught social skills. He was not in a class with just autistic children, and I feel Special Education made him the functional child he is today. He did spend half the day in regular class.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, the biggest reason Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids get frustrated and act out is because they cant't communicate well, even if they have good vocabularies. My son talks intelligently. He often sounds like a "professor" <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":tongue:" title="tongue :tongue:" data-shortname=":tongue:" /> yet he has tons of trouble identifying his emotions and explaining what he wants. Academically these kids tend to do well. But in the world of common sense and life, not so much. Again, they need text book teaching.</p><p></p><p>Does your son have an IEP? IQ should have nothing to do with whether or not he has one. My son is a sophomore in high school and still has one. He is practically mainstreamed now, but he does have a few supports in school to fall back on and has become very good at utilizing his supports.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps. And I wish you luck...this can be a puzzling disorder even to a parent. Do not compare your children to "typical kids."</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the board.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 323219, member: 1550"] Is he getting any interventions specific to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in school or home or in the community? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids, no matter how bright, are wired differently and think differently and without interventions often rage out of frustration (not to be confused with defiance). They are scared of change so they want everything to stay the same and can seem controlling, but it is part of the disorder. They are not going to respond to traditional parenting methods nor can thier motives be put down to just being "bad" because t hey are disobeying. They don't understand social norms and need to be taught by an autism specialist. A regular teacher or just parents usually can't figure out how to reach them. If they aren't taught social skills/social norms in a text book sort of way, they may not ever learn and their behavior will likely get worse. They do not normally learn these things by mimicking peers. In fact, they usually remain quite different from their peers because their peers DO understand social norms. I have a son on the spectrum. He had hyperlexia. He was in interventions before he was two and did not really stop and he is no longer any sort of behavior problem. He is still incredibly naive and doesn't always "get" social norms, but he's very much improved and his teachers love him. He has friends. He is still different, but has improved A LOT. medications in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are often not an answer unless he also has a co-morbid disorder. Lamictal is not used often in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Risperdal is used more often. But my son did the best just with intense interventions. medications made him worse. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a neurological disorder, no a psychiatric one. My son did not do well on stimulants. He had an aide in the classroom who taught him how to take notes and how to focus on the big picture rather than nitpicking over little things (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids tend to obsess over unimportant stuff). My son was in Special Education with a good IQ. It helped him; saved him. He was in a smaller class for half the day, he learned so much more with so much attention and he was constantly being taught social skills. He was not in a class with just autistic children, and I feel Special Education made him the functional child he is today. He did spend half the day in regular class. Unfortunately, the biggest reason Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids get frustrated and act out is because they cant't communicate well, even if they have good vocabularies. My son talks intelligently. He often sounds like a "professor" :raspberry-tounge: yet he has tons of trouble identifying his emotions and explaining what he wants. Academically these kids tend to do well. But in the world of common sense and life, not so much. Again, they need text book teaching. Does your son have an IEP? IQ should have nothing to do with whether or not he has one. My son is a sophomore in high school and still has one. He is practically mainstreamed now, but he does have a few supports in school to fall back on and has become very good at utilizing his supports. I hope this helps. And I wish you luck...this can be a puzzling disorder even to a parent. Do not compare your children to "typical kids." Welcome to the board. [/QUOTE]
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