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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 580935" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Hi there! There's other families "near" you ...one with her difficult child being newly diagnosed and two other kid. Her difficult child is just a little younger. I bet she'll see your post!</p><p></p><p>One thing many of us struggle with is the medication issue. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids being even more sensitive. Even if medications start out seeming to work after time their bodies react and they can act angry, hyper, rage, silly, depressed, etc. My son and others here have even been in the hospital or involved with the police /courts...</p><p>All due to medications and no matter they have a disability!</p><p></p><p>Keep great notes about medication start dates and behaviors. Over the years you will be very glad.</p><p></p><p>Some find medications just don't help. Not so for my son. It's been worth the effort to find the right medication.</p><p></p><p>Even in the same class he might be ok with a medication and not another. He might do better with two short acting doses. That's an easy thing to try out! I hope your doctor is open to your being assertive about changing Doses, types, etc. </p><p></p><p>The dose may just be a little too high or low. Always go for the lowest dose of course but a tiny growth spurt can really change the dosing.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I'd start there.....with medications.</p><p></p><p>If you find the stimulant class does not work or it's not enough there are other medications that can help.</p><p></p><p>The other thing of course is to look at what may be setting him off. Has he had a complete occupational therapy evaluation? Speech Lang pathology evaluation? It is common for our kids to have auditory processing problems which may make them look defiant or like they are not attending. Sensory Integration Disorder is common too. Really goo Occupational Therapist (OT) can be a miracle for kids. I was a school Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) but I always advise private evaluations along with school because they have more time and equipment to do a really deep evaluation. Especially for Occupational Therapist (OT) because the equipment is big and schools don't usually have it. The therapies should be done at school and in private if you can afford it. (in my humble opinion ) because the focus in school legally is what directly impacts school issues. (One can argue it all does but school admin will not agree esp as kids get older).</p><p></p><p>Finally, does he have a behavior plan? Sp Ed law requires a functional behavior evaluation be done and that a positive behavior plan (bip or pbip etc) be developed and attached to the iep. Appropriate behaviors need to be taught not just consequence the negative. He may not have all of the skills he needs t know about when to talk when not to etc. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, welcome. It is overwhelming at times and a good cry does help. Then we plod on....</p><p></p><p>So glad you found us! Welcome hugs!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 580935, member: 12886"] Hi there! There's other families "near" you ...one with her difficult child being newly diagnosed and two other kid. Her difficult child is just a little younger. I bet she'll see your post! One thing many of us struggle with is the medication issue. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids being even more sensitive. Even if medications start out seeming to work after time their bodies react and they can act angry, hyper, rage, silly, depressed, etc. My son and others here have even been in the hospital or involved with the police /courts... All due to medications and no matter they have a disability! Keep great notes about medication start dates and behaviors. Over the years you will be very glad. Some find medications just don't help. Not so for my son. It's been worth the effort to find the right medication. Even in the same class he might be ok with a medication and not another. He might do better with two short acting doses. That's an easy thing to try out! I hope your doctor is open to your being assertive about changing Doses, types, etc. The dose may just be a little too high or low. Always go for the lowest dose of course but a tiny growth spurt can really change the dosing. Anyway, I'd start there.....with medications. If you find the stimulant class does not work or it's not enough there are other medications that can help. The other thing of course is to look at what may be setting him off. Has he had a complete occupational therapy evaluation? Speech Lang pathology evaluation? It is common for our kids to have auditory processing problems which may make them look defiant or like they are not attending. Sensory Integration Disorder is common too. Really goo Occupational Therapist (OT) can be a miracle for kids. I was a school Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) but I always advise private evaluations along with school because they have more time and equipment to do a really deep evaluation. Especially for Occupational Therapist (OT) because the equipment is big and schools don't usually have it. The therapies should be done at school and in private if you can afford it. (in my humble opinion ) because the focus in school legally is what directly impacts school issues. (One can argue it all does but school admin will not agree esp as kids get older). Finally, does he have a behavior plan? Sp Ed law requires a functional behavior evaluation be done and that a positive behavior plan (bip or pbip etc) be developed and attached to the iep. Appropriate behaviors need to be taught not just consequence the negative. He may not have all of the skills he needs t know about when to talk when not to etc. Anyway, welcome. It is overwhelming at times and a good cry does help. Then we plod on.... So glad you found us! Welcome hugs!!!! [/QUOTE]
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