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[Guest guest]

Liralen,

What awesome news about your son! I remember when he started! What progress!

Yea!

Warmest wishes, Barbara A , M.S., CCC-SLP,Executive Director, Help Me

Speak, LLC 410-442-9791 www.helpmespeak.com

[Guest guest]

Yeah,

and just recently he's tried a few more foods. Nuts, blueberry (not too

impressed) and grapes and raisins. I took inspiration from that youtube

linked to about the golden retriever and how the parents gave the dog a voice

and it helped pull the autistic child out of himself?

Well, I gave food a voice. they say EAT ME eat me. I want to be in your tummy.

It works for a taste, which is all I ask

Liralen

[Guest guest]

My son, Cale, is 30 months old, so not too far off--he takes the fish oil

(2 EFA capsules and 1 EPA capsule daily) and we are waiting on our

Nutriiveda to come in the mail (he will take one scoop of that daily). Our ped.

approved the fish oil and our neurologist approved the NV. Hope that helps you

:-)

In a message dated 7/12/2010 11:32:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

b.j.dewitt@... writes:

My son is almost 26 months old. He has been diagnosed with a

speech delay, although everyone is now leaning toward a diagnosis of apraxia .

.. . he is unable to stick out his tongue, lick his lips, blow bubbles,

rarely imitates verbally and is not talking. I am strongly considering

starting

him on fish oils and Nutriiveda. Have these products been shown to work

under these circumstances? If so, what types and doses are recommended? I

have a call in to his pediatrician right now to get her input. Any

information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,Kim

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[Guest guest]

We have noticed a lot of improvements on the fish oil. My son is calmer,

attempts more words/sounds and makes different sounds in general when he is

running around and playing. We started all the capsules at once and noticed

a difference in about 2 weeks or so. We just went to the neurologist and

only because we need a letter for our insurance to try and get speech

approved, not for any other reason. You can email me if you have any other

questions I might be able to answer :-) _SpinachBreath@..._

(mailto:SpinachBreath@...)

-Brittany

In a message dated 7/14/2010 4:38:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

b.j.dewitt@... writes:

have you noticed any improvements on the fish oil? When did you start the

EPA? Was it at the same time as the EFA? If I may ask, at what point did

you start going to a neurologist? Thanks for your input.

From: _spinachbreath@..._ (mailto:spinachbreath@...)

<_spinachbreath@..._ (mailto:spinachbreath@...) >

Subject: Re: [ ] question

_ _

(mailto: )

Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 12:44 PM

My son, Cale, is 30 months old, so not too far off--he takes the fish oil

(2 EFA capsules and 1 EPA capsule daily) and we are waiting on our

Nutriiveda to come in the mail (he will take one scoop of that daily). Our

ped.

approved the fish oil and our neurologist approved the NV. Hope that helps

you

:-)

In a message dated 7/12/2010 11:32:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

_b.j.dewitt@..._ (mailto:b.j.dewitt@...) writes:

My son is almost 26 months old. He has been diagnosed with a

speech delay, although everyone is now leaning toward a diagnosis of

apraxia .

.. . he is unable to stick out his tongue, lick his lips, blow bubbles,

rarely imitates verbally and is not talking. I am strongly considering

starting

him on fish oils and Nutriiveda. Have these products been shown to work

under these circumstances? If so, what types and doses are recommended? I

have a call in to his pediatrician right now to get her input. Any

information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,Kim

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

have you noticed any improvements on the fish oil?  When did you start the EPA?

 Was it at the same time as the EFA?  If I may ask, at what point did you

start going to a neurologist?  Thanks for your input.

From: spinachbreath@... <spinachbreath@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] question

Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 12:44 PM

 

My son, Cale, is 30 months old, so not too far off--he takes the fish oil

(2 EFA capsules and 1 EPA capsule daily) and we are waiting on our

Nutriiveda to come in the mail (he will take one scoop of that daily). Our ped.

approved the fish oil and our neurologist approved the NV. Hope that helps you

:-)

In a message dated 7/12/2010 11:32:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

b.j.dewitt@... writes:

My son is almost 26 months old. He has been diagnosed with a

speech delay, although everyone is now leaning toward a diagnosis of apraxia .

.. . he is unable to stick out his tongue, lick his lips, blow bubbles,

rarely imitates verbally and is not talking. I am strongly considering

starting

him on fish oils and Nutriiveda. Have these products been shown to work

under these circumstances? If so, what types and doses are recommended? I

have a call in to his pediatrician right now to get her input. Any

information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,Kim

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

I personally am still using the Coromega and have seen HUGE HUGE improvement in

my two year old in the last week. He went from almost being mute to mimicking

almost every sound we make now has several words. I plan to try and move to the

Nordic Naturals soon, but had already bought a big supply of this and wanted to

try it first and compare the difference between the two so I will know which

works best for my child. My two and three year old are both on fish oil and

Nutriiveda.

[Guest guest]

Now this would be a dam shame for a Dr. to put a man on TRT with good levels.

Can you get a copy of them labs and post them maybe if you can get his family

Dr. to work with Dr. he can jump start him again and he might not need the

dam gels.

www.allthingsmale.com

Dr. is good at doing this.

Co-Moderator

Phil

> From: PatiA <patianderson3@...>

> Subject: Question

>

> Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 4:26 PM

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>

> My question is, Does he really need testosterone

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> because he was tired, not because of low levels...he's an

> androgel guy (ya, I know - but) I am wondering if he should

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>

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[Guest guest]

I have assembled an arsenal against yeast, Thanks to your suggestions, and have no sugars, starches or grains in my diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to many foods and Celiac.

[Guest guest]

It is good to keep a diet which is anti fungal.

Doug kaufmann has 2 phases in his diet.

The

Fungus Link: An Introduction to Fungal Disease Including the Initial Phase Diet

He has also site and you might have to use anti fungal

supplements from time to time.

Only you know the symptoms from the yeast.you must watch if

they disappear.

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[Guest guest]

That is good to know. I did recently start taking niacin and having huge flushes even though I cut the tablet in fourths. I think I'll try eights next.That would make a 72mg dose instead of 125mg. The first time I took the whole 500mg pill and Wow! I was still flushing the next day.I was thinking that this might also help flushing out the dead spirochetes from Lyme. I know there are many theories out there but I read that many after effects of Lyme are cause by dead spirochetes leaching toxins from their exoskeletons into your system. Charming huh? I would just like to get them out completely if possibleThanks---<3 emmalee.From: carcinoidwarrior <carcinoidwarrior@...>low dose naltrexone ; Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 11:17:08 AMSubject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question You might want to look into this also -http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100708141617.htmJackieFrom: Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Questionlow dose naltrexone Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:47 AM I have assembled an arsenal against

yeast, Thanks to your suggestions, and have no sugars, starches or grains in my diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to many foods and Celiac.

[Guest guest]

Please note that the study that's described in the article use

NICOTINAMIDE which is

a form of B-3 that does not cause flushing. Will other forms of B-3

achieve the same

effect as Nicotinamide is not indicated in the article. The flushing

form of B-3 is

used to lower cholesterol but other forms of B-3 are said to be

ineffective for this

purpose so all forms of B-3 are not necessarily interchangeable. We need

more info

on this subject.

Emma lee Beane wrote:

> That is good to know. I did recently start taking niacin and having

> huge flushes even though I cut the tablet in fourths. I think I'll try

> eights next.

> That would make a 72mg dose instead of 125mg. The first time I took

> the whole 500mg pill and Wow! I was still flushing the next day.

> I was thinking that this might also help flushing out the dead

> spirochetes from Lyme. I know there are many theories out there but I

> read that many after effects of Lyme are cause by dead spirochetes

> leaching toxins from their exoskeletons into your system. Charming huh?

> I would just like to get them out completely if possible

> Thanks---<3 emmalee.

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> *From:* carcinoidwarrior <carcinoidwarrior@...>

> *To:* low dose naltrexone ; Emma lee Beane

> <ablepainter@...>

> *Sent:* Fri, August 20, 2010 11:17:08 AM

> *Subject:* Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question

>

> You might want to look into this also -

>

> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100708141617.htm

>

> Jackie

>

>

>

>

> From: Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question

> low dose naltrexone

> Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:47 AM

>

>

>

> I have assembled an arsenal against yeast, Thanks to your

> suggestions, and have no sugars, starches or grains in my

> diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will

> take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do

> you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast

> problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to

> many foods and Celiac.

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was using the flushing form mainly for its detoxifying effects but lowering cholesterolwould be a big bonus too. So would the yeast relief. From: Sturr <esturr@...>Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>Cc: carcinoidwarrior <carcinoidwarrior@...>;

low dose naltrexone Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 4:19:47 PMSubject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question

Please note that the study that's described in the article use NICOTINAMIDE which isa form of B-3 that does not cause flushing. Will other forms of B-3 achieve the sameeffect as Nicotinamide is not indicated in the article. The flushing form of B-3 isused to lower cholesterol but other forms of B-3 are said to be ineffective for thispurpose so all forms of B-3 are not necessarily interchangeable. We need more infoon this subject.Emma lee Beane wrote:> That is good to know. I did recently start taking niacin and having > huge flushes even though I cut the tablet in fourths. I think I'll try > eights next.> That would make a 72mg dose instead of 125mg. The first time I took > the whole 500mg pill and Wow! I was still flushing the next day.> I was thinking that this might also help flushing out the dead > spirochetes from Lyme. I know there are many

theories out there but I > read that many after effects of Lyme are cause by dead spirochetes > leaching toxins from their exoskeletons into your system. Charming huh?> I would just like to get them out completely if possible> Thanks---<3 emmalee.>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> *From:* carcinoidwarrior <carcinoidwarrior@...>> *To:* low dose naltrexone ; Emma lee Beane > <ablepainter@...>> *Sent:* Fri, August 20, 2010 11:17:08 AM> *Subject:* Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question>> You might want to look into

this also ->> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100708141617.htm>> Jackie>> >>> From: Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question> low dose naltrexone > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:47 AM>>>> I have assembled an arsenal against yeast, Thanks to your> suggestions, and have

no sugars, starches or grains in my> diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will> take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do> you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast> problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to> many foods and Celiac.>>>>>> ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Maybe lowering cholesterol is not such a desirable thing -http://www.thincs.org/index.htmUnless you already have heart disease or atherosclerosis there may be no need to reduce blood lipids or dietary cholesterol. Too high cholesterol can result from hypothyroidism, and so treating the hypothyroidism is the first approach.Jackie>>> From: Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question> low dose naltrexone > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:47 AM>>>>

I have assembled an arsenal against yeast, Thanks to your> suggestions, and have

no sugars, starches or grains in my> diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will> take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do> you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast> problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to> many foods and Celiac.>>>>>> ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Yes, I'm already treating the thyroid with Synthroid and Cytomel. Have been for about 25 years. Still have cholesterol. numbers around 250 which is not being treated. I wouldn't take prescription drugs for it. I have good doctors who don't push it. No known heart disease or atherosclerosis yet but I do have some family history.From: carcinoidwarrior <carcinoidwarrior@...> Sturr <esturr@...>; Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>Cc: low dose naltrexone Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 6:26:07 PMSubject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question

Maybe lowering cholesterol is not such a desirable thing -http://www.thincs.org/index.htmUnless you already have heart disease or atherosclerosis there may be no need to reduce blood lipids or dietary cholesterol. Too high cholesterol can result from hypothyroidism, and so treating the hypothyroidism is the first approach.Jackie>>> From: Emma lee Beane <ablepainter@...>> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Question> low dose naltrexone > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:47 AM>>>>

I have assembled an arsenal against yeast, Thanks to your> suggestions, and have

no sugars, starches or grains in my> diet.With all these things in place how long do you think it will> take? I know there will always be some yeast in my system. How do> you know when you are done? I think I've been having yeast> problems from day one. I was a bottle fed baby with allergies to> many foods and Celiac.>>>>>> ------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Tammy,

Love....Love keeps no record of wrongs....I think you are doing it already. Its just really really hard. Its something most of us fail at. I guess my advice would be don't be afraid to cry every now and then. Try prayer before bedtime. Maybe get it out of your system and find peace before you go to bed. Then maybe when you wake up you be on a fresh slate. Try starting out with a hug in the morning. Remember too in your mind that many aspie are socially 2/3 their age. So if she's 10 you might really be dealing with a 6-7 year old.

God Bless and keep faith because it can move mountains,

From: Tammy <phelpstammy@...>Subject: ( ) Question Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 4:54 PM

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.Does that make sense??I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

hi my name is denise it could be maybe a memory trigger the meltdown my jd gets like that 3hrs wow hard to deal with i feel for you maybe she remember something she didnt like maybe a bulley hope i helped

From: Tammy <phelpstammy@...>Subject: ( ) Question Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 9:54 PM

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.Does that make sense??I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

My daughter is 13, recently diagnosed but knowing that she has a diagnosis of aspergers explains so many things.  I have learned the hard way over the years that......holding onto the anger does you no good and doesn't help them (it can actually make it worse).  You're right, to her it feels like nothing has happened because she has already moved on.  By holding onto the anger though it makes you feel sick (I literally feel sick to my stomache).  It's not easy to let the anger go believe me and there are days when I hang onto it for all I'm worth but the anger helps no one and frequently makes things worse.  Here's my advice: deep breaths and learn to count, sometimes to a hundred (lol).  I know that it's hard to not take their meltdowns personally but the meltdowns aren't about us and if we want to keep our sanity we have to remember not to take aspergers and all that goes with it personally.  Wow, there are really days when I need to take my own advice!!!  Hope this helps.  If nothing else, know that there are others going through the same thing, you are NOT alone.

On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 2:54 PM, Tammy <phelpstammy@...> wrote:

 

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.

Does that make sense??I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

I don't have too many ideas but my son is exactly like that. Sometimes, it happens in an hour...he is screaming and yelling and 30 min. later he is a sweet child again. My son is 15 so he is going thru the teen stuff too!

It is very hard and I am not too great at it either....but we just have to remember it really is nothing personal to us...and it is more out of fustration which leads to anger. It is all part of their "make-up" Asperger's.

So, the next time it happens and your child wakes up like nothing happened....enjoy it. At least your child doesn't hold onto anger, grudges, etc. And, maybe later on in the day, when you child is calm, speak to him/her about it. Try to role play...reverse roles and see what he/she thinks. Give you child other options to practice when they are upset...such as going to a quite area, breathing techniques, going for a walk or bike ride.

Jan

"In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein

Success is not measured by one's position but by the obstacles one has overcome to obtain that position

From: Tammy <phelpstammy@...> Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 4:54:11 PMSubject: ( ) Question

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.Does that make sense??I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks!!

I am counting a lot these days!!

Maybe I need to learn it in another language!!

From: Henrichs <thehenrichs3@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Question Received: Wednesday, 10 November, 2010, 10:07 AM

My daughter is 13, recently diagnosed but knowing that she has a diagnosis of aspergers explains so many things. I have learned the hard way over the years that......holding onto the anger does you no good and doesn't help them (it can actually make it worse). You're right, to her it feels like nothing has happened because she has already moved on. By holding onto the anger though it makes you feel sick (I literally feel sick to my stomache). It's not easy to let the anger go believe me and there are days when I hang onto it for all I'm worth but the anger helps no one and frequently makes things worse. Here's my advice: deep breaths and learn to count, sometimes to a hundred (lol). I know that it's hard to not take their meltdowns personally but the meltdowns aren't about us and if we want to keep our sanity we have to remember not to take aspergers and all that goes with it personally. Wow, there are

really days when I need to take my own advice!!! Hope this helps. If nothing else, know that there are others going through the same thing, you are NOT alone.

[Guest guest]

Tammy,

I agree with . Keep strong and say your prayers. I know it is easier said than done. When I get so angry I try thinking about how hard it must be for my son to be different, to be so sensitive to sensory things and not even be aware of it most of the time. I think about times that I find myself suddenly in a aggitated mood and can't remember what got me there. This happens to them all the time. At least I can go back and recall things and realize what it was so I can recognize it next time. My son doesn't have the ability to do that on his own. He is getting better with lot's of help and one day hopefully he will be able to recognize his own "triggers" so he can develope coping strategies.

Know that you are not alone in your frustration....if that helps. <<hugs>>ne

From: Tammy <phelpstammy@...>Subject: ( ) Question Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 4:54 PM

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.Does that make sense??I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

I remember my child has a disability.I also found out through testing what age they are emotional.....very important for understanding them and the disability.I also bought a big poster board and wrote down what the night time routine would be. And every night we stuck to it. He understood after 2 weeks. Consistency helped. And bedtime was at 630 pm no matter what. Now at 15 years old bedtime is 730 pm.When we found out what foods she was allergic to by a D.A.N. Doctor the meltdowns disappeared. Feingold Diet also is amazing (google search it)-- Sent from my Palm PreOn Nov 9, 2010 8:47, Tammy <phelpstammy@...> wrote:

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.

Does that make sense??

I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..

Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

I tell my 10 ye old that I need space as well. When she's having a meltdown I tell her to go to her room and " let it out" alone. I tell her it's ok for her to have her "space" and after the meltdown, I need my space. I think she actually appreciates this and it gives usxa connection because she doesn't feel weird as if she's the only one going through it. Good luck. Hang in thereSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 10, 2010, at 6:28 AM, "Robyn Iuliano" <hamptonroadsaspergers@...> wrote:

I remember my child has a disability.I also found out through testing what age they are emotional.....very important for understanding them and the disability.I also bought a big poster board and wrote down what the night time routine would be. And every night we stuck to it. He understood after 2 weeks. Consistency helped. And bedtime was at 630 pm no matter what. Now at 15 years old bedtime is 730 pm.When we found out what foods she was allergic to by a D.A.N. Doctor the meltdowns disappeared. Feingold Diet also is amazing (google search it)-- Sent from my Palm PreOn Nov 9, 2010 8:47, Tammy <phelpstammy@...> wrote:

Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she gets up and to her nothing has happened.

Does that make sense??

I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to help let go of stuff!!)..

Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

[Guest guest]

I posted a response to this earlier but have talked to my husband and felt that

I should add his advice. He said that the first thing you should try to do is

figure out what is causing the meltdowns. The meltdowns ALWAYS have a

cause.....is she hungry, tired, anxious, excited about an upcoming event? If

you can figure out what is triggering the meltdown it may help you to make them

happen less often or maybe even not at all. Hope this helps.

> >

> >

> > Can I ask what strategies people use to let go of the anger that they feel

about the meltdown. I.e., I find it so hard not to feel angry with our 10y.o the

day after we have had a 3 hr meltdown before bedtime. So frustrating when she

gets up and to her nothing has happened.

> >

> > Does that make sense??

> >

> > I am just picking myself up and starting again each day (with much prayer to

help let go of stuff!!)..

> >

> > Any helpful ideas appreciated!!

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Although my ds hasn't had a real meltdown in quite a long time. He used to when he was in elementary & middle school. He is now almost 18. He goes to bed pretty good for me and gets up usually without a fight. I still find myself having this nagging feeling of resentment some days of ever having him. But then I think of the times that he has brought joy to my life & it washes away those feelings. The one thing I struggle with on a daily basis is constantly telling him to lower the volume of his voice. I have to tell him every few seconds. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!! Some days I think I would rather deal with the meltdowns

he used to have.

..:~Anita W~:.

[Guest guest]

Why not try something different than what you're doing now? Start a trial and error method to see what works. I wouldn't just throw the towel in until I've tried everything under the sun. What about making some cards that you could hand him when his voice is too loud? this way you're not saying a thing. Maybe a social story to show him loud/soft voices? Maybe an oral social story that lets him hear how loud he is within the context of the story? 

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM, anita wagner <nitawagner@...> wrote:

Although my ds hasn't had a real meltdown in quite a long time. He used to when he was in elementary & middle school. He is now almost 18. He goes to bed pretty good for me and gets up usually without a fight. I still find myself having this nagging feeling of resentment some days of ever having him. But then I think of the times that he has brought joy to my life & it washes away those feelings. The one thing I struggle with on a daily basis is constantly telling him to lower the volume of his voice. I have to tell him every few seconds. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!!! Some days I think I would rather deal with the meltdowns

he used to have.

 

..:~Anita W~:.