Medication

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Dear Listmates:

My almost six year old son, , has been learning through ABA

for the past three years (about one year and a half with VB incorporated).

Jer has made real good progress in many areas and in others the progress is

very slow. Our biggest hurtle seems to be his self-stimulation. He is not

aggressive or self-injurous; however, the various stims are pervasive and

virtually constant unless you have his full attention and he is motivated to

stop. We have tried various behavior programs which have helped to some

extent and sensory diets (taking data) which have not seemed to help. He was

also on a strict GFCF diet for a year which had no effect. His stims include

teeth grinding, hand flicking/waving, mouthing, visual stims, tensing,

feeling things, knocking on things, pacing, and verbal stimming just to name

a few. These behaviors are clearly impeding his learning and his ability to

become productive in an independent way. The good news is that he is an

extremely happy boy with a great sense of humor and personality.

My question is in regard to a pharmaceutical approach to these

behaviors. I am just starting to research this avenue so I would like some

guidance. We have recently seen a neurologist who recommended Luvox or

Risperdal. We would like to know if anyone has any experience with these

drugs or have any other recommendations. Does anyone know of any good web

sites that help to explain the various options and their side-effects?

Thanks once again for your help!

Rosie Shea

's Mom

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