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<blockquote data-quote="HaoZi" data-source="post: 460352"><p>Reading your post I have to say autism is the first thing that stands out to me, too. The older they are, the more they learn to cope or instead act out as a method of coping, the less easy it is to say Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The more obvious, low functioning cases are often diagnosis'd before the age of 2, the higher functioning ones often manage to get by for quite a while (and often with wrong or at least incomplete diagnosis's in the meantime). </p><p></p><p>A few things to do: get a referral to a neuropsychologist for a full evaluation to nail down exactly what you're dealing with. This may be one diagnosis or several co-morbid diagnosis's. Get allergy testing done, too - it is possible as a cause or contributor for some of the behavioral issues. Gluten issues are the most common you see show up this way, but through trial and error what I have learned from Kiddo is that she is sensitive to something in processed meats and her behavior is worse when she has them. For others it might be artificial dyes, sweeteners, etc. Keeping a diary of foods/moods/allergens/social situations/weather/moon phases (don't laugh) can really prove useful in figuring out some triggers and avoiding them.</p><p></p><p>Get on the SD about getting him an IEP if he doesn't have one. Push for it and find an advocate for him. Any professionals you drag on board and get to attend the meetings with you on his behalf is more help.</p><p></p><p>There are a number of book threads on here that might list something useful to you. Most of us start with The Explosive Child by Ross Green. From whichever books you choose, take what works for your situation and don't sweat the stuff that doesn't work. Sometimes it's not right for their age/development/situation and might be useful later, and sometimes it won't, but anything you find that does work is worth using. Same thing goes for our advice - take what is useful for your situation, not everything is right for every kid or family.</p><p></p><p>The ODD behavior may be nothing more than his frustration - and if you can help him with those frustrations, the behavior issues can downgrade, too. Hang in there, you're not a failure! You haven't given up on him or yourself, if you had you wouldn't be here looking for help. Nailing down what his exact issues are will give you a starting roadmap in how to help him, but it is a journey and we'll be here for you along the bumpy and clear stretches.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HaoZi, post: 460352"] Reading your post I have to say autism is the first thing that stands out to me, too. The older they are, the more they learn to cope or instead act out as a method of coping, the less easy it is to say Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The more obvious, low functioning cases are often diagnosis'd before the age of 2, the higher functioning ones often manage to get by for quite a while (and often with wrong or at least incomplete diagnosis's in the meantime). A few things to do: get a referral to a neuropsychologist for a full evaluation to nail down exactly what you're dealing with. This may be one diagnosis or several co-morbid diagnosis's. Get allergy testing done, too - it is possible as a cause or contributor for some of the behavioral issues. Gluten issues are the most common you see show up this way, but through trial and error what I have learned from Kiddo is that she is sensitive to something in processed meats and her behavior is worse when she has them. For others it might be artificial dyes, sweeteners, etc. Keeping a diary of foods/moods/allergens/social situations/weather/moon phases (don't laugh) can really prove useful in figuring out some triggers and avoiding them. Get on the SD about getting him an IEP if he doesn't have one. Push for it and find an advocate for him. Any professionals you drag on board and get to attend the meetings with you on his behalf is more help. There are a number of book threads on here that might list something useful to you. Most of us start with The Explosive Child by Ross Green. From whichever books you choose, take what works for your situation and don't sweat the stuff that doesn't work. Sometimes it's not right for their age/development/situation and might be useful later, and sometimes it won't, but anything you find that does work is worth using. Same thing goes for our advice - take what is useful for your situation, not everything is right for every kid or family. The ODD behavior may be nothing more than his frustration - and if you can help him with those frustrations, the behavior issues can downgrade, too. Hang in there, you're not a failure! You haven't given up on him or yourself, if you had you wouldn't be here looking for help. Nailing down what his exact issues are will give you a starting roadmap in how to help him, but it is a journey and we'll be here for you along the bumpy and clear stretches. [/QUOTE]
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