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| Name: amykindel@hotmail.com | Date: Jun 14th, 2009 11:05 PM |
| Hi....my 9 year old autistic daughter is also suddenly (past couple of months maybe) becoming very aggressive. Like you, I often know why she reacts with aggression. But there are now many times when my husband and I are very thrown off by her reaction to seemingly non-threatening events. I am not writing with any advice, unfortunately, but just to chat because I feel we're a similar situation. We have an appt. with our Dr. on July 1 and we are going to discuss medication as well. My daughter seems to be suffering with big time anxiety and panic issues. We are thinking that's the root of a lot of her aggressive behaviors. We are praying that medication makes a big difference. ↑ |
| Name: rabbit81 | Date: Jun 16th, 2009 7:54 PM |
| wow! that must be hard, my 4year old son with autism has changed as well, he cannot sit still for 2seconds, he fights his younger brother and bites me or anyone else around, its so sad cos he never use to be violent, i am worried about this cos he is getting bigger and stronger everyday, i am so confused bcos i am pregnant and he kickes me, sorry i dont have any advice for you, i need help myself. stay strong. ↑ |
| Name: dalia_in_nevada | Date: Jun 18th, 2009 12:34 AM |
| I am writing you this letter in the hopes of some desperate assistance in Nevada. I have a young Autistic adult son, 19yrs old, ( Vincent Ortiz ). I understand the dilema you are going thru. You are not alone. I will be happy to talk to you any time, if anything just to listen and support each other. I will make this brief and to the point. I am a single mom working many hrs 7 days a week, savings is now gone in an attempt to pay on my own for caregivers. My son has severe "episodes" at which he can bite/scratch/pull hair or all of the above. These behaviors all began over the last couple of years and are progressively getting worse.He is 5 foot 10 185 pounds. I am 5 foot 2. I can not restrain him when he attacks. I desperately need HELP now. There are NO group homes or facilities who take children and/or young adults w/ Autism here in Nevada. The state treats Autism like it is a dirty word. I am in fear for the safety of myself and my daughter as we have been attacked a cpl times now without a caregiver here full time. I was thinking there are several folks in the same dilema as myself here in Nevada as well as across the country.. I would like to know if you could : 1.) assist with helping me open a RANCH FOR AUTISM here in Nevada. Pahrump still has land low priced and it's far enough out that folks who don't understand Autism will feel comfy, yet it is close enough for medical needs. I know exactly what these children need to make their life complete and busy with a scheduled routine and space to roam. I know that I could sucessfully provide the care and know how to make it a wonderful structured environment for the children. For instance: an equestrian area music program arts n crafts a green house pool / spa trampoline swings merry-go-round sand box walking paths 2.) help / steer / assist me w/ getting some families together that are looking for longterm placement for their young adults where they will be loved and cared for as if we were there ourselves. Home-like environment with plenty of activities to keep them busy and fulfilled. We need 20 committed families that have a young adult who needs the special care and guidance the Ranch for Autism will provide. We all know as parents we can not be there forever for our loved ones. I know I do not want my son to be institutionalized when I can't be there for him any longer. Of course our children can have visits ( home or on site) anytime. You may have the connections, knowledge to get this request completed. You may know someone with acreage ( we need approx. 50 acres ) that needs a tax write-off, or a family member willing to donate. Maybe help get a fundraiser, some attorney's, doctors, wealthy folks. Get the community involved! I have faith in you. Together we can pull all resources and do this. I currently have an investor to meet/match up to $800K, which is about 1/3 of what we need to reach our goals. Please contact me with any contacts / ideas that you may have. God Bless! Respectfully, Delia Power 702-942-0731 360 Yacht Ave Henderson NV 89012 daliap_exhibitorhousing@yahoo.com ↑ |
| Name: There IS Hope | Date: Jul 13th, 2009 11:20 PM |
| Hi. I work in a school district, as a special-education paraprofessional. I have been blessed to care for and help many different children of various ages, with a variety of challenges. I recently listened to / watched a woman share her incredible story of raising a son with autism. It touched me deeply. Her son was healed, a few years back, and continues to improve in his schooling. I ordered her book and found so much hope in her experience. Hope that applies to everyone, including families with autism but not limited to only autism. My heart goes out to all. If anyone is interested in the details of the book and the radio / t.v. program, please e-mail me at inHimisfreedom@gmail.com. (Since it is my understanding that some things cannot be posted.) With excitement, encouragement, and heart-felt appreciation and compassion to every family touched by especially autism...There IS Hope. ↑ |
| Name: crystal1 | Date: Sep 5th, 2009 10:31 PM |
| hi sounds like my son he is 12 a lot of times they do these things they just cant tell us what they want. and other times its just the autism u know .my son is takeing meds it does help somewhat.but the autism is there and will never go away no matter what we just got to love them.i just had to put my son in a home 4 months ago i never though i whould but sometimes got to do whats best for him and family i still get him on week ends hes happy. but i cant say i am i miss him its so hard i love him so much!!!! ↑ |
| Name: DebH | Date: Sep 22nd, 2009 8:06 PM |
| I'm wondering if you have tried any ABA therapy. It's horribly expensive, but I've heard it's now considered the most essential therapy for children with Autism. My 4 yr old has autism, and his tantrums and screaming/whining/crying/hitting himself/throwing objects had become an around the clock thing. It was becoming impossible to live with him. I found an online ABA class, did it in three weeks, and we eliminated tantrums in about 5 days. We now have minimal whining, no throwing, etc. Huge improvement. The class is at ABA4autism.com ↑ |
| Name: Terrie | Date: Sep 25th, 2009 12:39 PM |
| Here are a few questions on my mind as I read the above: Is your son receiving special education services in the school system? If so, does he have an Occupationaland Speech Therapist to help the team address issues? Does he have a Behavioral Consultant to help with a proactive plan? Are the behaviors related to a lack of sensory-integrated activities or items? Does your son have an effective communication mode besides tantrumming? Can your son be taught to ask for Help or can he repeat sounds of words? Can you post on a wall in the kitchen or on the fridge a list of his triggers that upset him along with a redirection that will work? For example, when the DVD player isn't working then you can simply acknowledge him by saying "Oh, you need HELP." Immediately help him as long as he is not hitting you- it may only be a one second or two second pause but catch him being good immediately and just help him...later working on teaching him to either say HELP or to give you a HELP symbol on paper to avoid an upset. In addition to school, do you have a Therapeutic Support Staff person in the home that helps you with a behavioral plan to decreae the attacks of aggression? If your son is diagnosed, then he should be eligible for a medical card that will help pay for this service in the home. As for drugs, make sure that you are seeing physicians and specilists that see other children with disabilities- they have a vast knowledge of the disorder as well as experience...do not rely soley on a family physician or a pediatrician without prior experience of treating other children with similar disorders. Drugs may help restore a chemical imbalance but can only be determined through proper testing and follow-through care of a medical professional. Although I am not a parent of a child with autism, I work closely in the field of children with autistic tendencies and other disorders. I do wish you well with your search for answers and would also encourage you to check into Applied Behavioral Analysis...an effective researched treatment approach to working with challenging behaviors. ↑ |
| Name: TysMom | Date: Nov 1st, 2009 1:13 AM |
| Please don't medicate your child.... Seek into ABA Therapy, When he does the following put him in the quiet room some room that doesnt have a t.v. in it. Avoid the word NO!!!! Say... You don't kick me (his name) we use our feet to walk. Hopefully this will work ↑ |
