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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 423011" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi and welcome to the board. Sorry you have to be here.</p><p></p><p>I have a son who was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified and children like this are different. No, they do not act like we did when were kids or like their peers and require a special sort of parenting. You may want to call your local autism society to see if there is a parent group nearby. Even an online group formed by parents who have traveled this path already are probably a great source of help for the difficult behaviors that these children give us...and the problems that they face. </p><p></p><p>Does he have an IEP in place in school? It sounds like he probably has sensory issues, which is par for the course for any form of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Our son got PT at school as well as Occupational Therapist (OT). That helped him with his sensory stuff. He also had other interventions which helped him with other issues. How does he behave in school? Does he have any little friends? (My son was always very good in school). </p><p></p><p>I found that not making direct orders helped with my son. Rather than "Put your shoes on" I'd suggest "It would be nice if you'd put your shoes on" and then let it go until he had to do it. Usually he would do it at the last minute, but my son, at least, would eventually do it. I am sorry, but not sure what to do with the talking back...this my son did not do. If he was upset with me, he would just cry, which was easier to deal with. But others will come along to help. Remember, he has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified so regular, common sense strategies do not always work with our kids, which is why I suggested getting in touch with a group of parents who are raising similar children. </p><p></p><p>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids tend to mellow out with age. Does your little guy still have trouble expressing himself? That can cause a great deal of frustration. We just recently saw a great neuropsychologist who explained to us that children on any part of the autism spectrum have a lower threshold for frustration. </p><p></p><p>ADHD is part and parcel to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Almost all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children also have trouble sustaining focus. However, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids can also be sensitive to medication. My son is off all medications and is actually better without them. This doesn't suggest that you should remove his medications. I just wanted to pass along what I was told...that many Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) children react strangely to medication...not the way the doctors hope or expect.</p><p></p><p>Try the Autism Society and see if you can find people you can talk to in real time, who understand and will not judge you. That has been a lifesaver for hub and me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 423011, member: 1550"] Hi and welcome to the board. Sorry you have to be here. I have a son who was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified and children like this are different. No, they do not act like we did when were kids or like their peers and require a special sort of parenting. You may want to call your local autism society to see if there is a parent group nearby. Even an online group formed by parents who have traveled this path already are probably a great source of help for the difficult behaviors that these children give us...and the problems that they face. Does he have an IEP in place in school? It sounds like he probably has sensory issues, which is par for the course for any form of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Our son got PT at school as well as Occupational Therapist (OT). That helped him with his sensory stuff. He also had other interventions which helped him with other issues. How does he behave in school? Does he have any little friends? (My son was always very good in school). I found that not making direct orders helped with my son. Rather than "Put your shoes on" I'd suggest "It would be nice if you'd put your shoes on" and then let it go until he had to do it. Usually he would do it at the last minute, but my son, at least, would eventually do it. I am sorry, but not sure what to do with the talking back...this my son did not do. If he was upset with me, he would just cry, which was easier to deal with. But others will come along to help. Remember, he has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified so regular, common sense strategies do not always work with our kids, which is why I suggested getting in touch with a group of parents who are raising similar children. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids tend to mellow out with age. Does your little guy still have trouble expressing himself? That can cause a great deal of frustration. We just recently saw a great neuropsychologist who explained to us that children on any part of the autism spectrum have a lower threshold for frustration. ADHD is part and parcel to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Almost all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) children also have trouble sustaining focus. However, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids can also be sensitive to medication. My son is off all medications and is actually better without them. This doesn't suggest that you should remove his medications. I just wanted to pass along what I was told...that many Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) children react strangely to medication...not the way the doctors hope or expect. Try the Autism Society and see if you can find people you can talk to in real time, who understand and will not judge you. That has been a lifesaver for hub and me. [/QUOTE]
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