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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 715121" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>Welcome, Gatormom. I've spent the past 2 years working with children on the autistic spectrum. Yes, they have MANY behaviors which can be unbelievably annoying. I agree with SWOT in that I think your step-daughter is compelled to talk to herself. I don't think she is doing it to be annoying deliberately or disruptive at school. </p><p></p><p>I worked with a boy who played with words like they were toys. He would repeat odd phrases over and over and over and over. Some of my favorites were "blue chocolate letters," "Sam's soap," and "Carrabas." This particular kid never stopped moving. He was constantly stimming: hand flapping, arm waving, rocking, teeth grinding, or repeating choice phrases. It was simply a part of who he was. I loved watching him at P.E. I could never get him to participate but he loved dancing around the gym anytime they played music. Sometimes he even wore a cone on his head. </p><p></p><p>A kid who I worked with this past year liked to shake his head violently. I would have had a headache if I tried to do it, but he liked it and could even walk quickly while doing it.</p><p></p><p>Please don't feel slighted by your step-daughter's inability to talk with you. Children on the autistic spectrum can be very slow to trust new people. My suggestion for you is to meet her at her level. What does she like to do? Does she have any special interests? </p><p></p><p>I was able to make a connection with one girl over dogs. She was always happy to discuss dogs with me. One boy loved dinosaurs. Another loved airplanes. Honestly, you couldn't talk with him about anything but airplanes. I admit that is not something I cared to learn about, but if you wanted a conversation with him, that's where you had to go. </p><p></p><p>I'm sure her talking to herself tries your patience to it's limits. Please give yourself breaks from her chatter even if that requires you to put on headphones. Take the baby for a walk. Enjoy your quiet days when she's with her mom. You can do this; your step-daughter needs you to be a support for her. The world will be extra hard for her.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 715121, member: 11832"] Welcome, Gatormom. I've spent the past 2 years working with children on the autistic spectrum. Yes, they have MANY behaviors which can be unbelievably annoying. I agree with SWOT in that I think your step-daughter is compelled to talk to herself. I don't think she is doing it to be annoying deliberately or disruptive at school. I worked with a boy who played with words like they were toys. He would repeat odd phrases over and over and over and over. Some of my favorites were "blue chocolate letters," "Sam's soap," and "Carrabas." This particular kid never stopped moving. He was constantly stimming: hand flapping, arm waving, rocking, teeth grinding, or repeating choice phrases. It was simply a part of who he was. I loved watching him at P.E. I could never get him to participate but he loved dancing around the gym anytime they played music. Sometimes he even wore a cone on his head. A kid who I worked with this past year liked to shake his head violently. I would have had a headache if I tried to do it, but he liked it and could even walk quickly while doing it. Please don't feel slighted by your step-daughter's inability to talk with you. Children on the autistic spectrum can be very slow to trust new people. My suggestion for you is to meet her at her level. What does she like to do? Does she have any special interests? I was able to make a connection with one girl over dogs. She was always happy to discuss dogs with me. One boy loved dinosaurs. Another loved airplanes. Honestly, you couldn't talk with him about anything but airplanes. I admit that is not something I cared to learn about, but if you wanted a conversation with him, that's where you had to go. I'm sure her talking to herself tries your patience to it's limits. Please give yourself breaks from her chatter even if that requires you to put on headphones. Take the baby for a walk. Enjoy your quiet days when she's with her mom. You can do this; your step-daughter needs you to be a support for her. The world will be extra hard for her. [/QUOTE]
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