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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 288066" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Can you find a developmental pediatrician? They often are better experienced with the autistic spectrum. Ours actually did a multidisciplinary evaluation over 3 visits. We didn't even know what it was, but after the docs tested him and talked with him, they all got together to figure out how to help him. It was an awesome process, and very very helpful.</p><p></p><p>Not sure all dev peds do that, but hopefully they are at least somewhat experienced with what you are seeing.</p><p></p><p>It would also be an excellent idea to have an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluate him. He may have sensory integration issues, many spectrum people do. Brushing therapy is used to treat sensory issues. I absolutely love it. It not only gives a minute or two that you and your child are close and can bond/enjoy each other, it also REWIRES THE BRAIN. It is the ONLY therapy I know of that is shown to do this. </p><p></p><p>It changes how the brain handles sensory input without medication or anything invasive. You use a brush like a surgical scrub brush and go over his body (avoiding certain parts because brushing them causes problems) and then do gentle joint compressions. I cannot rave enough about the changes in my kids from brushing them. They even become more positive about what they can do, and their self judgement changes. thank you went from "I can't do this. I hate myself." To "This isn't so bad. Look, I cut the circle out!" in the 30 seconds or so that the Occupational Therapist (OT) did joint compressions on his shoulders while he was cutting out a circle with a pair of scissors.</p><p></p><p>First I didn't know he hated himself, but he clearly seemed to. Second, the change, the confidence was like a miracle! She didn't do compressions on his arm, just his head and neck, and then on his shoulders, with-o interfering how he used teh scissors.</p><p></p><p>A private Occupational Therapist (OT) visit for an evaluation is well worth the money, no matter how much it costs. It is a way to help your child, but you MUST be trained in how to do the brushing and joint compression. Doing it improperly can cause HUGE problems, even with his digestive system. After thank you's Occupational Therapist (OT) showed me how to do it, I then used it on the other kids. She said it wouldn't hurt them, though she didn't think it would help them. Seems no one has done much of it with older kids. Since it doesn't make $$ for the drug companies, I doubt anyone will study it.</p><p></p><p>It changed how Jessie felt about herself. It also helped with her migraines. It helped Wiz change some behaviors. Overall the biggest change was their attitude. They fought less,, picked at each other less. They were just happier people, without us adding a lot of "stuff" to entertain them.</p><p></p><p>Sorry if I got on a soapbox. It just seems so many people overlook the Occupational Therapist (OT), or think teh school will do it (the school will, but they ONLY look at how it impacts his academics, not the rest of his life.) or just think it is not worth the hassle or money.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I hope that helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 288066, member: 1233"] Can you find a developmental pediatrician? They often are better experienced with the autistic spectrum. Ours actually did a multidisciplinary evaluation over 3 visits. We didn't even know what it was, but after the docs tested him and talked with him, they all got together to figure out how to help him. It was an awesome process, and very very helpful. Not sure all dev peds do that, but hopefully they are at least somewhat experienced with what you are seeing. It would also be an excellent idea to have an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluate him. He may have sensory integration issues, many spectrum people do. Brushing therapy is used to treat sensory issues. I absolutely love it. It not only gives a minute or two that you and your child are close and can bond/enjoy each other, it also REWIRES THE BRAIN. It is the ONLY therapy I know of that is shown to do this. It changes how the brain handles sensory input without medication or anything invasive. You use a brush like a surgical scrub brush and go over his body (avoiding certain parts because brushing them causes problems) and then do gentle joint compressions. I cannot rave enough about the changes in my kids from brushing them. They even become more positive about what they can do, and their self judgement changes. thank you went from "I can't do this. I hate myself." To "This isn't so bad. Look, I cut the circle out!" in the 30 seconds or so that the Occupational Therapist (OT) did joint compressions on his shoulders while he was cutting out a circle with a pair of scissors. First I didn't know he hated himself, but he clearly seemed to. Second, the change, the confidence was like a miracle! She didn't do compressions on his arm, just his head and neck, and then on his shoulders, with-o interfering how he used teh scissors. A private Occupational Therapist (OT) visit for an evaluation is well worth the money, no matter how much it costs. It is a way to help your child, but you MUST be trained in how to do the brushing and joint compression. Doing it improperly can cause HUGE problems, even with his digestive system. After thank you's Occupational Therapist (OT) showed me how to do it, I then used it on the other kids. She said it wouldn't hurt them, though she didn't think it would help them. Seems no one has done much of it with older kids. Since it doesn't make $$ for the drug companies, I doubt anyone will study it. It changed how Jessie felt about herself. It also helped with her migraines. It helped Wiz change some behaviors. Overall the biggest change was their attitude. They fought less,, picked at each other less. They were just happier people, without us adding a lot of "stuff" to entertain them. Sorry if I got on a soapbox. It just seems so many people overlook the Occupational Therapist (OT), or think teh school will do it (the school will, but they ONLY look at how it impacts his academics, not the rest of his life.) or just think it is not worth the hassle or money. Anyway, I hope that helps. [/QUOTE]
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