Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Hi : Welcome to the group. I had to jump in right away for a really weird reason, I would give anything to live in Pittsburgh! Okay, that said, most of your comments sound fairly normal. It seems at this age some of our boys are starting to assert themselves more than we would like. What kind of a doc is he seeing? Is he having any therapy of any kind? What about school, is he mainstreamed in with others, special classes, special schools? Has he always been med free or just lately. How old when he got the autism dx? Sorry, that may be too many questions at once, i didnt want to overwhelm you. This group will have answers for you, it is the best group you could have picked. Once again, welcome. , 40, Columbus, OH Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, and???? Mom to: , 15, probably Bipolar Annie, 12, so far so good! JD, 8, Autism, severe ADHD, maybe bipolar, AND my reason for getting out of bed each day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 -, I have a 7 year old son, who was much more physical when he was younger, but, he occasionally has his moments, like today at Chuck E Cheese. He is more verbal so he can express his anger better and you can reason with him. However, it may be that your son is aware of his strength and can intimidate you, I dont know. Was he aggressive when he was younger? It sounds like you are trying to do a lot on your own. Have you taken him to see any professionals, like a neurlogist or psychiatrist who specializes in autism to get a better idea of what is occuring. thea -- In parenting_autism@y..., goldie536@y... wrote: > Hi, My name is , I live in Pittsburgh. My son is eight years > old, he has a diagnosis of Autistic disorder. He is the only child, > he doesnt take any medication. Is it normal for Autistic children to > become harder to mangage as they get older? Lately, he has becoming > paranoid, and shaking his fist at me, and the other night he kicked > me in the face. I dont have any friends who have Autistic children so > I am not sure what to expect as he ages. Any advice would be > appreciated. Thank You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 --sue, Yes, that is very well put. It does seem the anger goes through stages. I know with it used to be tantrums because he couldnt express his needs at all. Now, it seems to be that he feels he should have something because he asked for it. Thea - In parenting_autism@y..., " smgaska " <smgaska@n...> wrote: > , > Welcome. I think as the kids get older we see different stages of what they > do. Some of the kids here do have episodes of paranioa and do kick and hit > etc.. A lot of us who never wanted to 'drug' our kids have found that they > do so much better on meds. The anger you're seeing could be because he's > getting frustrated about not being able to express himself. My kids are > very verbal but still have difficulty with expressing their own feelings. > Hang in there. This site will help you not feel so alone and maybe give you > ideas on how to work with him. > > Sue in Michigan, > Mom to , 11, HFA, ADD > , 8, HFA, ADD > > AIM ID: smg5862 > question > > > > Hi, My name is , I live in Pittsburgh. My son is eight years > > old, he has a diagnosis of Autistic disorder. He is the only child, > > he doesnt take any medication. Is it normal for Autistic children to > > become harder to mangage as they get older? Lately, he has becoming > > paranoid, and shaking his fist at me, and the other night he kicked > > me in the face. I dont have any friends who have Autistic children so > > I am not sure what to expect as he ages. Any advice would be > > appreciated. Thank You!! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 , Welcome. I think as the kids get older we see different stages of what they do. Some of the kids here do have episodes of paranioa and do kick and hit etc.. A lot of us who never wanted to 'drug' our kids have found that they do so much better on meds. The anger you're seeing could be because he's getting frustrated about not being able to express himself. My kids are very verbal but still have difficulty with expressing their own feelings. Hang in there. This site will help you not feel so alone and maybe give you ideas on how to work with him. Sue in Michigan, Mom to , 11, HFA, ADD , 8, HFA, ADD AIM ID: smg5862 question > Hi, My name is , I live in Pittsburgh. My son is eight years > old, he has a diagnosis of Autistic disorder. He is the only child, > he doesnt take any medication. Is it normal for Autistic children to > become harder to mangage as they get older? Lately, he has becoming > paranoid, and shaking his fist at me, and the other night he kicked > me in the face. I dont have any friends who have Autistic children so > I am not sure what to expect as he ages. Any advice would be > appreciated. Thank You!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 Welcome to the group . ===== Ginger, wife to Jeff 14 ADD 9 Autistic 7 NT __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2001 Report Share Posted November 11, 2001 In a message dated 11/8/2001 6:37:59 PM Central Standard Time, goldie536@... writes: > . Is it normal for Autistic children to > become harder to mangage as they get older? Lately, he has becoming > paranoid, and shaking his fist at me, and the other night he kicked > me in the face. , I don't know about all autistic kids but the older my daughter gets the harder it is to control her. She never had fits & violent rages until this year. Unfortunately I don't know what to suggest because were going through the same thing but, I have been told that they usually go through a couple of really bad years around age 4. So I'm hoping it will get better with time & patience. (really, really hoping!) Tracey mom to 4 Brynn 7mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 In a message dated 11/11/01 10:12:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, Taybrynn@... writes: << , I don't know about all autistic kids but the older my daughter gets the harder it is to control her. She never had fits & violent rages until this year. Unfortunately I don't know what to suggest because were going through the same thing but, I have been told that they usually go through a couple of really bad years around age 4. So I'm hoping it will get better with time & patience. (really, really hoping!) >> Let me say something that may be somewhat reassuring to you guys. 's very worst stage was between 4.5-5.5 years old. He was very hard to control and angry and testing on every single front. It got much better and he settled down a lot by 6 years old. It's been pretty even since then. Of course, he's only 9 so far, but I'll keep you posted! ;-) kandie Kandie and (9 years) * 's website: <A HREF= " http://kidsactivities.homestead.com/spage.html " >spage</A> * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Kellie, Maybe you could go to the web and check Web MD? Or call the nurse at your doctor's office and ask her if you should be concerned about the hair loss. I know we all lose a LOT of hair every day, and I think we do lose more when the seasons change. I clean up tons of hair off my bathroom floor every week, even though I try to catch the ones that are falling off before I blow it dry. You said it seems like more than normal? You may definitely want to check with your doctor's office. Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Kellie, I have hypothyroidism and it has made my hair VERY thin on top and everytime I brush it, I have to clean the hair brush. There are a few things that can cause this. You really should see your doc. Not that they can do anything about the hair loss, but if your thyroid is out of whack, you do need meds. Let us know what happens. Hugs ~Tommie~ www.myspace.com/tommiejj PH, CFS, FMS, Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Restless Leg Syndrome Don't waste energy second-guessing what you're missing or what can go awry. If you put enough energy into doubt, something will undoubtedly go wrong. Instead, focus on the positive possibilities with a hopeful attitude. Question I have a question for anyone that might know the answer. For the last 3 weeks or so, I have been losing quite a bit of hair. I brush my hair 3 or 4x a day, and by the end of the night, I have a brush full of hair. I haven't changed any of my medicines, and I have to make sure that I get between 75 to 100 grams of protein daily. I have thick hair, and I know that sometimes hair comes out. Question is, am I shedding my summer coat to make room for my winter coat? Just kidding, my dog is in the process of growing in her winter coat. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, please let me know. My husband is a little thin on top, and I really don't want to be like him (hair wise that is). Kellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 maybe off the wall but. Has anyone taken diet drugs with all the drugs each of us are on? I take neurotin, hydrocodone,lyrica,cloazepam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 , I have been told not to take any kind of diet drug because of my ep meds. This includes years ago when I was on Dilantin and phenobarb. Then I was on Tegretol, phenobarb and neurontin. Now everything is completely changed to Keppra and Lamictal and still they tell me no, do not take any form of diet drug. I have had a seizure as a result, years ago when I was very young, I was on one of those diet tea type things that included multi vitamin supplements also and the docs said more than likely it threw my body off balance and messed up my med levels. So don't do it.. I also take muscle relaxers, high doses of percocet and other pain meds and they still tell me no, its too great a risk. Personally, I would not do it. Lynn Lynn Latham blue_texasgal@... lynnlatham@... " I Don't Do Mornings " question maybe off the wall but. Has anyone taken diet drugs with all the drugs each of us are on? I take neurotin, hydrocodone, lyrica,cloazepam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i am takeing everthing but the cloazepan rite now donnieKY question maybe off the wall but. Has anyone taken diet drugs with all the drugs each of us are on? I take neurotin, hydrocodone, lyrica,cloazepam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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