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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 492565" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>HI there, as you can see....you are among friends! I am gonna throw something out there. I too have a brain injured child. He is also diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) like your son. Always a question of if the brain injury causes the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) symptoms....BUT there is a family history of Autism in his bio family. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may have nothing to do with the brain injury. Maybe you are like many of us and of the world....just lucky enough to have kids with Autism. Autism is such a huge spectrum and maybe your Brownie has enough traits to at least be Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. His explosions with transitions and not getting the social aspects of present giving etc. could be many things but given you have a son with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Asperger's type of issue... he may too. Sometimes this is not a clear when they are little. If it is milder you may just see the behaviors and attention issues. One thing that will not hurt at all would be to use the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) techniques you use for Bug with both boys. Instead of using verbal count downs, maybe try visual timers from the beginning of an activity. Before even doing that, write out a story explaining how the rules will be. (called a social story, when we have computer time we will use a timer . the timer will show how much time your turn is. etc....use pictures, mayer johnson ones that are often used for PECS can be a good choice) I always expect the first, maybe even the first few times of rule to be ugly. But once the rule is consistent it is almost too hard to change because my son is so good with routine. Well worth the effort. (no matter his diagnosis, could help both of them)</p><p></p><p>I agree with the others, Read The Explosive Child and go for a full neuropsychologist for BOTH boys. I think someone who can get the full picture of your family would really be alble to support you in your challenges with the school. I too have a lawyer now. Many of us here know the warrior mom dance. </p><p></p><p>They are so young, I think it is wonderful you are attacking this now. Keep every single thing you do in a file and keep a notebook/journal of all calls and discussions and emails etc. You will be shocked how this may help even if it is needed when they are in HIGH SCHOOL! Eventually you may apply for SSI for one or both and having this will be very helpful. Write all names and dates of evaluations and medications and docs etc. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there! Very glad you found us..... HUGS, Buddy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 492565, member: 12886"] HI there, as you can see....you are among friends! I am gonna throw something out there. I too have a brain injured child. He is also diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) like your son. Always a question of if the brain injury causes the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) symptoms....BUT there is a family history of Autism in his bio family. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may have nothing to do with the brain injury. Maybe you are like many of us and of the world....just lucky enough to have kids with Autism. Autism is such a huge spectrum and maybe your Brownie has enough traits to at least be Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified. His explosions with transitions and not getting the social aspects of present giving etc. could be many things but given you have a son with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Asperger's type of issue... he may too. Sometimes this is not a clear when they are little. If it is milder you may just see the behaviors and attention issues. One thing that will not hurt at all would be to use the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) techniques you use for Bug with both boys. Instead of using verbal count downs, maybe try visual timers from the beginning of an activity. Before even doing that, write out a story explaining how the rules will be. (called a social story, when we have computer time we will use a timer . the timer will show how much time your turn is. etc....use pictures, mayer johnson ones that are often used for PECS can be a good choice) I always expect the first, maybe even the first few times of rule to be ugly. But once the rule is consistent it is almost too hard to change because my son is so good with routine. Well worth the effort. (no matter his diagnosis, could help both of them) I agree with the others, Read The Explosive Child and go for a full neuropsychologist for BOTH boys. I think someone who can get the full picture of your family would really be alble to support you in your challenges with the school. I too have a lawyer now. Many of us here know the warrior mom dance. They are so young, I think it is wonderful you are attacking this now. Keep every single thing you do in a file and keep a notebook/journal of all calls and discussions and emails etc. You will be shocked how this may help even if it is needed when they are in HIGH SCHOOL! Eventually you may apply for SSI for one or both and having this will be very helpful. Write all names and dates of evaluations and medications and docs etc. Hang in there! Very glad you found us..... HUGS, Buddy [/QUOTE]
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