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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 486776" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>BMC, you've posted on the end of an old thread. This could put you at risk for not getting the answers you need. When you can, try starting a new thread with your particular problem, so we can help you more directly.</p><p></p><p>Positive reinforcement usually works best with these kids. ANY reinforcement also works really fast, and as you noted if he is getting any kind of payoff (in terms of reaction) that is working against you. Testosterone adds to the aggression issues but he has to learn it is not appropriate. You may need professional help with this - see if you can find a therapist who has experience with autism and also cognitive behaviour therapy. Is he high functioning enough, do you think?</p><p></p><p>He is only going to get stronger, and any reasoning you can use with him may help, if he can understand it. Social stories are good too. Something like, "When Mummy and Daddy are angry with one another, they do not hit, they do not pull hair. Instead, they talk about what has made them angry or sad. If it is hard to talk about, sometimes one will ask questions. Sometimes it is easier to answer questions about why you are sad or angry. It is normal to feel sad or angry at times, but the fastest way to feel better is to explain with words, and ask for help."</p><p></p><p>Would he understand that?</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 486776, member: 1991"] BMC, you've posted on the end of an old thread. This could put you at risk for not getting the answers you need. When you can, try starting a new thread with your particular problem, so we can help you more directly. Positive reinforcement usually works best with these kids. ANY reinforcement also works really fast, and as you noted if he is getting any kind of payoff (in terms of reaction) that is working against you. Testosterone adds to the aggression issues but he has to learn it is not appropriate. You may need professional help with this - see if you can find a therapist who has experience with autism and also cognitive behaviour therapy. Is he high functioning enough, do you think? He is only going to get stronger, and any reasoning you can use with him may help, if he can understand it. Social stories are good too. Something like, "When Mummy and Daddy are angry with one another, they do not hit, they do not pull hair. Instead, they talk about what has made them angry or sad. If it is hard to talk about, sometimes one will ask questions. Sometimes it is easier to answer questions about why you are sad or angry. It is normal to feel sad or angry at times, but the fastest way to feel better is to explain with words, and ask for help." Would he understand that? Marg [/QUOTE]
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