Re: Re: Self-injurious behavior

[Guest guest]

I'll second that... and if he's verbal, I'd ask him if everything's okay at school. Someone may be threatening or bullying him. Also, if he rides a bus to school, someone on the bus could be mistreating him.

 

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

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[Guest guest]

I'll second that... and if he's verbal, I'd ask him if everything's okay at school. Someone may be threatening or bullying him. Also, if he rides a bus to school, someone on the bus could be mistreating him.

 

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

ALWAYS discard first the possibility of a health issue. Although it was not the case with my son I do know of many kids that because of digestive problems (mostly ulcers) do start to bite themselves. Get professionally oriented if you need to, but, many doctors will tell you that apparently the biting themselves helps them cope with the other pain that they cannot control.

Another possibility: HORMONES HORMONES. Although your son might be too young, just the same way us women may start having hot flashes early on, and then they go away, (until you really get to that phase) hormones may be working in your son's body.

Just make sure that no matter the reason, even if you have to sleep as I did with my son HOLDING HIS HANDS so that he would not bite himself even when asleep, DO IT NOW. Get help from a behaviorist. When he was 13 my son had to spend time at the hospital restrained because of his self injurious behavior and even after a week in regular hospital to keep infections away (arms gauzed with antibiotics and been taken care of by an infectious desease specialist) and 11 days in psych ward, two months later, it was a very, very, painful time in all of our lives and an extremely difficult behavior to get rid of.

Even if not on Med-waiver, your son may/might receive some behavior intervention in an emergency basis.

Of course, it can also be something as stupid as him wanting to see the "holes"/impressions left by his teeth on his arms. Many things do fascinate our children!

Good luck!

Yesmín (Virgilio's mom)

Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

ALWAYS discard first the possibility of a health issue. Although it was not the case with my son I do know of many kids that because of digestive problems (mostly ulcers) do start to bite themselves. Get professionally oriented if you need to, but, many doctors will tell you that apparently the biting themselves helps them cope with the other pain that they cannot control.

Another possibility: HORMONES HORMONES. Although your son might be too young, just the same way us women may start having hot flashes early on, and then they go away, (until you really get to that phase) hormones may be working in your son's body.

Just make sure that no matter the reason, even if you have to sleep as I did with my son HOLDING HIS HANDS so that he would not bite himself even when asleep, DO IT NOW. Get help from a behaviorist. When he was 13 my son had to spend time at the hospital restrained because of his self injurious behavior and even after a week in regular hospital to keep infections away (arms gauzed with antibiotics and been taken care of by an infectious desease specialist) and 11 days in psych ward, two months later, it was a very, very, painful time in all of our lives and an extremely difficult behavior to get rid of.

Even if not on Med-waiver, your son may/might receive some behavior intervention in an emergency basis.

Of course, it can also be something as stupid as him wanting to see the "holes"/impressions left by his teeth on his arms. Many things do fascinate our children!

Good luck!

Yesmín (Virgilio's mom)

Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

ALWAYS discard first the possibility of a health issue. Although it was not the case with my son I do know of many kids that because of digestive problems (mostly ulcers) do start to bite themselves. Get professionally oriented if you need to, but, many doctors will tell you that apparently the biting themselves helps them cope with the other pain that they cannot control.

Another possibility: HORMONES HORMONES. Although your son might be too young, just the same way us women may start having hot flashes early on, and then they go away, (until you really get to that phase) hormones may be working in your son's body.

Just make sure that no matter the reason, even if you have to sleep as I did with my son HOLDING HIS HANDS so that he would not bite himself even when asleep, DO IT NOW. Get help from a behaviorist. When he was 13 my son had to spend time at the hospital restrained because of his self injurious behavior and even after a week in regular hospital to keep infections away (arms gauzed with antibiotics and been taken care of by an infectious desease specialist) and 11 days in psych ward, two months later, it was a very, very, painful time in all of our lives and an extremely difficult behavior to get rid of.

Even if not on Med-waiver, your son may/might receive some behavior intervention in an emergency basis.

Of course, it can also be something as stupid as him wanting to see the "holes"/impressions left by his teeth on his arms. Many things do fascinate our children!

Good luck!

Yesmín (Virgilio's mom)

Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

Hi GThanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

Hi GThanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

Hi GThanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps.

G.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has

> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can

> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.

> It seems to me that these two things could be related.

>

> One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

>

> Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Caroline

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all for your advice on my son's behavior issues.  He started taking Nexium for his ulcers just before Christmas and he is now eating more than he ever has in the past ten years!  The behaviors have actually settled down a little in the past few days, including the biting, so I'm hoping " this too, shall pass! "  I think he enjoyed seeing the indentations he could create in his skin!

Caroline

 

If your son has ulcers he's way too acid and acid burns...acid reflux...Dr. T. Buie in Boston Mass. Hospital is one of the top Gastroenterologist working with autism and has cases upon cases of kids with severe behavioral issues due to acid and total burning of the esophagus . You should not rule this out. You can try a digestive BiCarb sold by Prothera Labs - contact Dr. Le Gunn in Boca and you can pick it up or he'll ship it to you. It's worth a try. 561 417-8383  Watch his diet and take him off of acidic foods - red meat is a big contender.  Badillo

 

 

Hi G

Thanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.

Caroline

 

Caroline,Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps. G.

>> Hi all,> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.> It seems to me that these two things could be related.> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! " > > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.> > Thanks.> > Caroline>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all for your advice on my son's behavior issues.  He started taking Nexium for his ulcers just before Christmas and he is now eating more than he ever has in the past ten years!  The behaviors have actually settled down a little in the past few days, including the biting, so I'm hoping " this too, shall pass! "  I think he enjoyed seeing the indentations he could create in his skin!

Caroline

 

If your son has ulcers he's way too acid and acid burns...acid reflux...Dr. T. Buie in Boston Mass. Hospital is one of the top Gastroenterologist working with autism and has cases upon cases of kids with severe behavioral issues due to acid and total burning of the esophagus . You should not rule this out. You can try a digestive BiCarb sold by Prothera Labs - contact Dr. Le Gunn in Boca and you can pick it up or he'll ship it to you. It's worth a try. 561 417-8383  Watch his diet and take him off of acidic foods - red meat is a big contender.  Badillo

 

 

Hi G

Thanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.

Caroline

 

Caroline,Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps. G.

>> Hi all,> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.> It seems to me that these two things could be related.> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! " > > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.> > Thanks.> > Caroline>

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all for your advice on my son's behavior issues.  He started taking Nexium for his ulcers just before Christmas and he is now eating more than he ever has in the past ten years!  The behaviors have actually settled down a little in the past few days, including the biting, so I'm hoping " this too, shall pass! "  I think he enjoyed seeing the indentations he could create in his skin!

Caroline

 

If your son has ulcers he's way too acid and acid burns...acid reflux...Dr. T. Buie in Boston Mass. Hospital is one of the top Gastroenterologist working with autism and has cases upon cases of kids with severe behavioral issues due to acid and total burning of the esophagus . You should not rule this out. You can try a digestive BiCarb sold by Prothera Labs - contact Dr. Le Gunn in Boca and you can pick it up or he'll ship it to you. It's worth a try. 561 417-8383  Watch his diet and take him off of acidic foods - red meat is a big contender.  Badillo

 

 

Hi G

Thanks for your response.  No, I thought about that and there has been no real change in anything.  He has had a rough four months battling with stomach ulcers, vomiting, in-stay hospital visits and then some strange episodes of " passing out. "  Doctors did not come to any real conclusion about the " passing out " episodes but suggested the ulcers are caused from the stress and frustration of being virtually non-verbal (that breaks my heart).  I am on the way to getting him a facilitated communication device, so I am hoping that this will help solve this problem over time.  

I will definitely take your advice and get him out doing some fun and special things.  We do have lots of hugs and i talk to him constantly (as if he would respond) as I know he understands almost everything I say now (I could not say that a year ago).

Thanks again.

Caroline

 

Caroline,Has there been a change in your child's routine or is there a new sense of stress in his life? I notice that sometimes these can change a child's behavior over night. Sometimes when my son has had a scare or an upset (it can be anything from a bad dream to going to the dentist), every minor scrape etc. is a big deal for a little while afterward. It usually means he needs a little extra attention or time doing fun things. Lots of extra hugs and a little extra sleep also help my son. I hope this helps. G.

>> Hi all,> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who has> never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting> himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I can> (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have> also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and> bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain threshold.> It seems to me that these two things could be related.> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! " > > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.> > Thanks.> > Caroline>

[Guest guest]

What an excellent idea. It's very intriguing to me to see the ways our kids can reduce S.I.B. and at the same time also increase their creativity. It would be great if we could get the schools to understand this, but one thing at a time. Maybe we could make a nationwide instruction manual on how to help our children with their sensory needs... may sound like a sarcastic statement... but I think it would be a great thing if parents gave input such as this.. compiled it... and possibly named it " The parents handbook for Special Ed teachers " . One never knows.... E. , Sr. P.S. As always, thank you for providing this excellent forum, I haven't had much time to comment lately

or share much as I'm working on piling the east bay area office of Rep sky high with data on RnS so we can get these through... as well will have one of his top aides with me to close down 2 time out cells in Vacaville ... right in his district.... and another one in Bakersfield the week later... should be an interest 2 weeks ahead .. ABC will cover.. I'll supply links to all. Continue your outstanding work - parents in Florida and elsewhere..great job. It's so nice to be back on the mainland again ... no more time zone nightmares !!!

(Please note new contact info) E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdvisorThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 9:51:07 AMSubject: Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

What an excellent idea. It's very intriguing to me to see the ways our kids can reduce S.I.B. and at the same time also increase their creativity. It would be great if we could get the schools to understand this, but one thing at a time. Maybe we could make a nationwide instruction manual on how to help our children with their sensory needs... may sound like a sarcastic statement... but I think it would be a great thing if parents gave input such as this.. compiled it... and possibly named it " The parents handbook for Special Ed teachers " . One never knows.... E. , Sr. P.S. As always, thank you for providing this excellent forum, I haven't had much time to comment lately

or share much as I'm working on piling the east bay area office of Rep sky high with data on RnS so we can get these through... as well will have one of his top aides with me to close down 2 time out cells in Vacaville ... right in his district.... and another one in Bakersfield the week later... should be an interest 2 weeks ahead .. ABC will cover.. I'll supply links to all. Continue your outstanding work - parents in Florida and elsewhere..great job. It's so nice to be back on the mainland again ... no more time zone nightmares !!!

(Please note new contact info) E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdvisorThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 9:51:07 AMSubject: Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

What an excellent idea. It's very intriguing to me to see the ways our kids can reduce S.I.B. and at the same time also increase their creativity. It would be great if we could get the schools to understand this, but one thing at a time. Maybe we could make a nationwide instruction manual on how to help our children with their sensory needs... may sound like a sarcastic statement... but I think it would be a great thing if parents gave input such as this.. compiled it... and possibly named it " The parents handbook for Special Ed teachers " . One never knows.... E. , Sr. P.S. As always, thank you for providing this excellent forum, I haven't had much time to comment lately

or share much as I'm working on piling the east bay area office of Rep sky high with data on RnS so we can get these through... as well will have one of his top aides with me to close down 2 time out cells in Vacaville ... right in his district.... and another one in Bakersfield the week later... should be an interest 2 weeks ahead .. ABC will cover.. I'll supply links to all. Continue your outstanding work - parents in Florida and elsewhere..great job. It's so nice to be back on the mainland again ... no more time zone nightmares !!!

(Please note new contact info) E. , Sr. Nationwide Spec. Ed. Advocate/AdvisorThe Office of Special Education Advocacy, Inc. " O.S.E.A. " Founder, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children, est.1996NOTE: OFFICE has MOVED TO CALIF...Hm/office #(530)605-3548You can also reach my Sr. Advocate and Business Manager at the Home Office # aboveCELL # *best way to reach me is by cell**BAN Illegal Restraint, Seclusion, and Arrest of Dev. Disabled** JOIN US AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsUnitedforSpecialEd/This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, (18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521.)To: sList Sent: Mon, January 25, 2010 9:51:07 AMSubject: Re: Self-injurious behavior

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi G!Thanks for your email.  You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting.  Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats!  I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth!  I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you.  Thanks again for all your support.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi G!Thanks for your email.  You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting.  Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats!  I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth!  I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you.  Thanks again for all your support.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi G!Thanks for your email.  You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting.  Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats!  I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth!  I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you.  Thanks again for all your support.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Play doh is salty... as a child I snuck a bite or two myself. Try modeling clay, nothing tasty about it.

 

Hi G!Thanks for your email.  You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting.  Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats!  I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth!  I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you.  Thanks again for all your support.Caroline

 

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, " Autism is NEVER boring! "

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3  <3 " First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win. " ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

OK. Thanks for the info!Sent from my iPhone

Play doh is salty... as a child I snuck a bite or two myself. Try modeling clay, nothing tasty about it.On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Caroline Hopton <choptongmail> wrote:

Hi G!Thanks for your email. You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting. Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats! I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth! I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you. Thanks again for all your support.CarolineOn Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:51 PM, hidden_garnet <hidden_garnet> wrote:

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

OK. Thanks for the info!Sent from my iPhone

Play doh is salty... as a child I snuck a bite or two myself. Try modeling clay, nothing tasty about it.On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Caroline Hopton <choptongmail> wrote:

Hi G!Thanks for your email. You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting. Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats! I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth! I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you. Thanks again for all your support.CarolineOn Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:51 PM, hidden_garnet <hidden_garnet> wrote:

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi

[Guest guest]

OK. Thanks for the info!Sent from my iPhone

Play doh is salty... as a child I snuck a bite or two myself. Try modeling clay, nothing tasty about it.On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM, Caroline Hopton <choptongmail> wrote:

Hi G!Thanks for your email. You have some great ideas! I will definitely try to find a way to redirect the biting. Play-doh, strangely enough, is something that he eats! I have to keep it well away from him - I don't know what the offending ingredient is but as soon as he smells it, it's in his mouth! I will try the other suggestions you had.

Hope all is well with you. Thanks again for all your support.CarolineOn Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 12:51 PM, hidden_garnet <hidden_garnet> wrote:

Caroline,

Glad to hear the good news. Ref. your comment about seeing the indentations in his skin... Sounds like a great opportunity to make or by some play-doh and get out some spoons, cookie cutters etc. for a little play that will develop those motor skills. I bet your child would have fun with this. Another fun thing might be to get either some styrofoam or floral foam from the $1 store and let him make nail indentations into it (make sure you wash his hands well afterward). I do work with flowers and when my son was young he would take my floral foam and mold it into odd shapes. It seemed to really please him. Your son sounds like he might be the creative type.

Regards,

G.

> >> >

> >> > Hi all,

> >> >

> >> > Can anyone give me any idea of how/why a child (10 year old, ASD) who

> >> has

> >> > never had self-injurious tendencies, almost overnight, starts biting

> >> > himself. It is not serious as yet but I want to nip it in the bud if I

> >> can

> >> > (like so many new behaviors in the past that have come and gone) I have

> >> > also noticed lately that he is overly sensitive to minor scratches and

> >> > bruises, again something new. Before now he had a very high pain

> >> threshold.

> >> > It seems to me that these two things could be related.

> >> >

> >> > One thing I will always say is, "Autism is NEVER boring!"

> >> >

> >> > Any help, as always, greatly appreciated.

> >> >

> >> > Thanks.

> >> >

> >> > Caroline

> >> >

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

>

-- Lydia Glider-Broward County Special Needs Parents Examinerwww.examiner.com<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

WE CAN DO THIShttp://www.nopom.info<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Hear the REAL Voices of Autism:www.iamautism.org

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." ~~Mahatma Gandhi