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<blockquote data-quote="steelgogator" data-source="post: 718301" data-attributes="member: 15315"><p>I want to thank everyone for their supportive and helpful replies. </p><p></p><p>Susiestar - I love the idea of the M&M or chocolate chip to make sure that the warnings to stop the screen time register. Thank you. I agree he is often just not hearing the warnings. And thanks for the book ideas, too. I love your story about whispering chocolate chip cookies. So creative! And what a great and peaceful way to get attention. My kids tune me out and then when I raise my voice they say "You don't have to yell at us!". How much nicer to just be able to whisper "chocolate...."!!</p><p></p><p>KSM - I agree with you that each day needs to be a fresh slate. Great point. Don't think timers will work for my son, because I think he will turn them off and keep going. </p><p></p><p>SOT - so glad to hear about all the progress your son has made after the correct diagnosis. Thanks for your recommendations.</p><p></p><p>Culturanta - thanks for the info on the gold standard test for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). That's helpful. He has been assessed over and over but maybe not deeply enough. </p><p></p><p>I hear everyone on the strong recommendation for a neuro-psychiatric evaluation, and will look into getting on someone's calendar for that. </p><p></p><p>I could be wrong on this, but I hesitate to deny the iPad indefinitely because that is not the only trigger. I think he needs practice transitioning from preferred activities, and the iPad screen time gives him that practice. He can often transition from screen time without flipping out. But, yesterday was not one of those days. I did think through eliminating the iPad altogether after yesterday, but I don't really think that would solve anything. </p><p></p><p>To answer some of the questions:</p><p></p><p>- For the most part he functions well in school, and is strong academically. He has a 504 plan. The structure and predictability of school agrees with him. His school has been very supportive and accommodating when challenges arise, so feel fine about that for now. </p><p></p><p>- Father and I are together. Son pretty much responds same way to father and me these days. </p><p></p><p>- He is a super tricky kid to figure out. He is absolutely fine and able to cope much of the time. But, when he loses it, he really loses it. </p><p></p><p>Thanks again to everyone who responded. This forum is an incredible resource and source of support.</p><p></p><p>Grateful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steelgogator, post: 718301, member: 15315"] I want to thank everyone for their supportive and helpful replies. Susiestar - I love the idea of the M&M or chocolate chip to make sure that the warnings to stop the screen time register. Thank you. I agree he is often just not hearing the warnings. And thanks for the book ideas, too. I love your story about whispering chocolate chip cookies. So creative! And what a great and peaceful way to get attention. My kids tune me out and then when I raise my voice they say "You don't have to yell at us!". How much nicer to just be able to whisper "chocolate...."!! KSM - I agree with you that each day needs to be a fresh slate. Great point. Don't think timers will work for my son, because I think he will turn them off and keep going. SOT - so glad to hear about all the progress your son has made after the correct diagnosis. Thanks for your recommendations. Culturanta - thanks for the info on the gold standard test for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). That's helpful. He has been assessed over and over but maybe not deeply enough. I hear everyone on the strong recommendation for a neuro-psychiatric evaluation, and will look into getting on someone's calendar for that. I could be wrong on this, but I hesitate to deny the iPad indefinitely because that is not the only trigger. I think he needs practice transitioning from preferred activities, and the iPad screen time gives him that practice. He can often transition from screen time without flipping out. But, yesterday was not one of those days. I did think through eliminating the iPad altogether after yesterday, but I don't really think that would solve anything. To answer some of the questions: - For the most part he functions well in school, and is strong academically. He has a 504 plan. The structure and predictability of school agrees with him. His school has been very supportive and accommodating when challenges arise, so feel fine about that for now. - Father and I are together. Son pretty much responds same way to father and me these days. - He is a super tricky kid to figure out. He is absolutely fine and able to cope much of the time. But, when he loses it, he really loses it. Thanks again to everyone who responded. This forum is an incredible resource and source of support. Grateful. [/QUOTE]
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