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Post by Tamara on Nov 1, 2011 0:38:53 GMT -5
I agree that it is way better to cut it off before it can really start for sure. We have an iPhone on hand at all times for when he needs a distraction to avoid a meltdown. My husband handles them better than I do since I am bipolar and his meltdowns trigger mine. The difference is that I KNOW, and start through things I know are helpful and avoid the things that don't. Sometimes I wrap my arms around him and hold tight and remember to talk calmly to him. Sometimes I sound like I am writing the script for team oomizoomi. Is hitting good or bad? Bad. Do we hit our friends? No. Ok that's right, now go tell Laura you are sorry and give her a hug. Ok mommie, I'm sorry laurba, hug. It is Something we work out together.
When it can't be avoided and he is screaming full tilt at Walmart honestly I am more angry at the people that think they know the right way to handle any child and am aggravated at always having to explain about my 4 year old. I don't think I owe them anything and am tired of it, although it does redirect my emotions away from my son. Something else we r working on is having a service dog trained for him as he likes to escape and there r days I feel like an overprotective parent/prison gaurd. The funny thing is that he fools most people for short spaces of time enough that they think I am way overboard. (I sent my son to my mother in laws for a week without me and this was cured with in laws who have raised kids 😉) I am really excited for the dog to get here after Christmas!
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Post by Diane S on Feb 29, 2012 4:13:18 GMT -5
I understand what is met by melt downs all to well. My 3 yr old son was just diagnosed with PDD-NOS and has meltdowns almost everyday and he get so upset so fast. I am lost as far as what to do but I am going to try what was posted on here. Thank you for your postings. If anyone would be willing to help me out with different I am having with my son I would really appreciate it. He is a sweet boy and this breaks my heart. My email is dsledjeski@gmail.com. Thanks so much and have a great day.
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Post by irisng1 on Mar 26, 2012 8:44:33 GMT -5
Dear Tamara:
I understand how you feel. I have not had my child having a meltdown in public yet.
My 13-year old autisic child recently has meltdown almost every day which disappeared for the last few years. When meltdown comes in, he will be kicking, hitting his head, screaming or yelling which last for a few minutes. Then he will become quite and smile again right away. My child smiles a lot. Everybody likes him; generally speaking he is a very quiet and shy boy when he is not in meltdown. Is there any behavioral therapy that can help him.
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Post by irisng1 on Mar 26, 2012 8:55:21 GMT -5
that they easily display. If your child does this, take heart; you are not alone. It is a common behavior seen in children with autism. There are several medications used to help in the control of unpredictable behaviors that children with autism will display. Parents are often reluctant to use medication, which is a prudent decision in most cases; however, there are times when medication is appropriate and even necessary. It is vital to remember that an out-of-control child is not a happy child, and that child needs your help. You have not failed as a parent if you and your physician decide medications are appropriate for your child. ALERT!A common medication used for aggression is risperidone. If your child is on this treatment, watch for excessive weight gain and facial tics. If either of these occurs, visit your physician to decide if the dosage needs to be adjusted. If medications are prescribed for your child, and you are concerned about side effects or long-term use, talk to a pharmacist at length about your concerns. A pharmacist is one of the best resources available for a discussion of these issues as well as for advice on what over-the-counter medications are safe for your child to use. In a support group meeting, ask other parents what medications they have used and how they feel about them; a support group can be very helpful as a medication becomes part of the routine.
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Post by irisng1 on Mar 26, 2012 8:58:22 GMT -5
My 13-year old autistic child recently has meltdown almost every day which disappeared for the last few years. When meltdown comes in, he will be kicking, hitting his head, screaming or yelling which last for a few minutes. Then he will become quite and smile again right away. My child smiles a lot. Everybody likes him; generally speaking he is a very quiet and shy boy when he is not in meltdown. Is there any behavioral therapy that can help him.
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Post by stellacolv on May 3, 2012 20:17:47 GMT -5
My daughter is 12 years old and has frequent meltdowns. I'm hoping for some advice concerning her school. She is in a regular classroom and has an aide. Today I was called to pick her up because she was having a bad episode. Her aide said she thinks my daughter needs psychological help. She thinks my daughter puts her hands over her ears because she hears voices. I know she's blocking stimuli, but the aide knows nothing about autistic behavior, neither does the school nurse who called me. My daughter bangs her arms on tables, she threw a chair today and it hit the aide. They don't know how to calm her down, so it gets much worse. But I know how difficult it can be, I have trouble calming her down myself sometimes. But what should I do? What can I do? I am at the point where I'm trying to get her placed in a school with other disabled kids. I hate to take her from the regular classroom, but at her current school, they are completely clueless as to what normal autistic behavior is. I'm open to any thoughts, opinions, suggestions, or criticism!
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