NEED HELP! BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

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I have a 2 1/2 year old son, Mason, and he was diagnosed with Autism

in Sept 2008. (We seen the signs WAY before then). Right when we got

the diagnosis, that same week we started classes 5 days a week. They

included Speech, OT, and Autism Preschool (1 1/2 hours, 2 times a

week). We started the diet, and it lasted maybe a month in a half,

and it made his sleeping worse (Mason had a sleep study, hes having

no seizures or night terrors, but hes only getting 3 hours a sleep a

nite, and this has been going on for a LONG time). We are doing ABA

therapy this week.

When we put mason in the autism preschool, it took a month for him to

stop fighting them, and we had a weighted belt (miraclebelt.com), and

he finally got regulated. We seen a big change in him once he got

settled in. His tantrums were still there, but not as intense as now.

Masons preschool is now out for a month in a half, and our OT is

through for the year, and our early intervention hasnt been coming.

So therapies are non existent.

Since we've been off our schedule of no therapies, mason has been

HORRIBLE. Examples:

* He has kicked his father in between the legs SEVERAL times,,,and

alot of times in public.

* Hes hit his dad across the bare chest with a fishing pole

* He throws his head back and hits us in the face

* We get kicked, hit, screamed at.

* Mason bites into things, like the couch, and tries to rip his teeth

out.

* Sometimes when he has a tantrum he will pinch the inside of his

legs.

We took mason to our mall, and there is a train running through it

since its christmas, and mason is OBSESSED with trains, well we put

him on it right when we got there, and he rode it, well it was time

to get off and my husband had to actually tear him away from it and

drag him out, so that set mason off and he kicked his dad between the

legs and my husband put him down on the floor and mason just started

kicking and screaming (u can imagine the bad looks we were getting

LOL), so robert (hubby) brought mason into the jewelry store i was in

with my daughter and mason beat his face into the jewelry counter. So

we knew we needed to leave.

We dont know what to do. I know hes not sleeping so that is part of

it, and we have a apt in january to go back to the sleep clinic to

talk about meds to sleep. Ive been calling them to see if they can go

ahead and call something in for us.

We see a neurologist on Jan. 20th.

Mason has constant diaherra (up to 7 times a day), our GI put him on

a probiotic, but didnt see any changes. He was tested for Celiac

disease and was borderline, so in jan. he gets re tested.

If anyone knows what to do when he is having these tantrums,,,like in

public or at home, PLEASE give advice. A therapist here said we cant

spank him b/c he doesnt understand that, and to treat him like a 1

year old when we discipline him. But thats doesnt work either.

HELP! u can leave the messages here or email me at

B22@...

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To: AutismBehaviorProblems Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:18:13 AMSubject: NEED HELP! BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

I have a 2 1/2 year old son, Mason, and he was diagnosed with Autism in Sept 2008. (We seen the signs WAY before then). Right when we got the diagnosis, that same week we started classes 5 days a week. They included Speech, OT, and Autism Preschool (1 1/2 hours, 2 times a week). We started the diet, and it lasted maybe a month in a half, and it made his sleeping worse (Mason had a sleep study, hes having no seizures or night terrors, but hes only getting 3 hours a sleep a nite, and this has been going on for a LONG time). We are doing ABA therapy this week. When we put mason in the autism preschool, it took a month for him to stop fighting them, and we had a weighted belt (miraclebelt. com), and he finally got regulated. We seen a big change in him once he got settled in. His tantrums were still there, but not as intense as now. Masons preschool is now out for a month in a half, and our OT is

through for the year, and our early intervention hasnt been coming. So therapies are non existent. Since we've been off our schedule of no therapies, mason has been HORRIBLE. Examples:* He has kicked his father in between the legs SEVERAL times,,,and alot of times in public.* Hes hit his dad across the bare chest with a fishing pole* He throws his head back and hits us in the face* We get kicked, hit, screamed at.* Mason bites into things, like the couch, and tries to rip his teeth out.* Sometimes when he has a tantrum he will pinch the inside of his legs.We took mason to our mall, and there is a train running through it since its christmas, and mason is OBSESSED with trains, well we put him on it right when we got there, and he rode it, well it was time to get off and my husband had to actually tear him away from it and drag him out, so that set mason off and he kicked

his dad between the legs and my husband put him down on the floor and mason just started kicking and screaming (u can imagine the bad looks we were getting LOL), so robert (hubby) brought mason into the jewelry store i was in with my daughter and mason beat his face into the jewelry counter. So we knew we needed to leave.We dont know what to do. I know hes not sleeping so that is part of it, and we have a apt in january to go back to the sleep clinic to talk about meds to sleep. Ive been calling them to see if they can go ahead and call something in for us.We see a neurologist on Jan. 20th.Mason has constant diaherra (up to 7 times a day), our GI put him on a probiotic, but didnt see any changes. He was tested for Celiac disease and was borderline, so in jan. he gets re tested. If anyone knows what to do when he is having these tantrums,,,like in public or at home, PLEASE give

advice. A therapist here said we cant spank him b/c he doesnt understand that, and to treat him like a 1 year old when we discipline him. But thats doesnt work either. HELP! u can leave the messages here or email me at B22@ peoplepc. com

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Hi, ...I have a 26 month old. It does seem that your child has gut issues. My child does not, but many of these kiddos do...for him I would say that his behavior can be a direct result of being very uncomfortable.

He does need ABA---are you just starting that? Or has it been on going? I think you will see gains after a few months of that....

Please email me offline @ ljdjd1234@... I may be able to offer more...I do not have experience with the aggression per-say but I do have lots of info regarding in-home therapy, etc. It's up to you, but I'd be happy to help you "search" and or at least give you a pat on the back...

To: AutismBehaviorProblems Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:18:13 AMSubject: NEED HELP! BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

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Hi ! Your little Mason sounds like my . is 5. They do sound so much alike and as I was reading your email, your story sounds so much like mine with him. I have known had Autism since he was 3, but kept getting the I dont think so's and no he does not all the time and we finally had him start getting tested by specialists at an Autism clinic in Aug. and in Oct, we got the results back and he has low functioning Autism, is MR, SI, and we found out a year ago he has a seizure disorder. He has visual processing disorder too. So, there is so much with him. And, does alot of what your son does too. I have recently started using a body sock to help calm him, and take it with us when we go places. It does work most of the time and sometimes it makes the meltdowns not last as long. What does that weighted belt help with? I am curious about that.

And, I know all about the looks you get from people, believe me.

Anyhow, is in a diagnostic Kindergarden for Autism class that was just started this year. It has not been the easiest for us, or him. So many things have gone on. Long, long story, let me tell you. I know how upsetting all this can be. One time, gave Jim my husband a black eye and then the same weekend, he was running at me with a toy because he was mad that it would not work right and smack right into my lip and he split it. So, I know what you mean. And he has kicked my hubby there too. It is so hard. We are here for you to help you and support you. Take care and email me back or post here when you can.

Stacie

PS I also have 2 other kids. is is 13 and NT and is 10 and has SI, a tic disorder and we just found out in may, she has high functioning Autism and that was not ever suspected either.

I have a 2 1/2 year old son, Mason, and he was diagnosed with Autism in Sept 2008. (We seen the signs WAY before then). Right when we got the diagnosis, that same week we started classes 5 days a week. They included Speech, OT, and Autism Preschool (1 1/2 hours, 2 times a week). We started the diet, and it lasted maybe a month in a half, and it made his sleeping worse (Mason had a sleep study, hes having no seizures or night terrors, but hes only getting 3 hours a sleep a nite, and this has been going on for a LONG time). We are doing ABA therapy this week. When we put mason in the autism preschool, it took a month for him to stop fighting them, and we had a weighted belt (miraclebelt.com), and he finally got regulated. We seen a big change in him once he got settled in. His tantrums were still there, but not as intense as now. Masons preschool is now out for a month in a half, and our OT is through for the year, and our early intervention hasnt been coming. So therapies are non existent. Since we've been off our schedule of no therapies, mason has been HORRIBLE. Examples:* He has kicked his father in between the legs SEVERAL times,,,and alot of times in public.* Hes hit his dad across the bare chest with a fishing pole* He throws his head back and hits us in the face* We get kicked, hit, screamed at.* Mason bites into things, like the couch, and tries to rip his teeth out.* Sometimes when he has a tantrum he will pinch the inside of his legs.We took mason to our mall, and there is a train running through it since its christmas, and mason is OBSESSED with trains, well we put him on it right when we got there, and he rode it, well it was time to get off and my husband had to actually tear him away from it and drag him out, so that set mason off and he kicked his dad between the legs and my husband put him down on the floor and mason just started kicking and screaming (u can imagine the bad looks we were getting LOL), so robert (hubby) brought mason into the jewelry store i was in with my daughter and mason beat his face into the jewelry counter. So we knew we needed to leave.We dont know what to do. I know hes not sleeping so that is part of it, and we have a apt in january to go back to the sleep clinic to talk about meds to sleep. Ive been calling them to see if they can go ahead and call something in for us.We see a neurologist on Jan. 20th.Mason has constant diaherra (up to 7 times a day), our GI put him on a probiotic, but didnt see any changes. He was tested for Celiac disease and was borderline, so in jan. he gets re tested. If anyone knows what to do when he is having these tantrums,,,like in public or at home, PLEASE give advice. A therapist here said we cant spank him b/c he doesnt understand that, and to treat him like a 1 year old when we discipline him. But thats doesnt work either. HELP! u can leave the messages here or email me at B22peoplepc One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now.