Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Jen...I feel for you, truly! My daughter is of the hyperactive variety as well. The last nap I remember was when she was 10 months old, she's 4 now. I don't ever remember her dozing off in the car...ever. I also know about the violence. People think you are crazy, and a push over. Our doc always says that I have it bad because I have this adorable little blonde haired girl with Dr.Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde personality. Be thankful you don't have the sound sensitivity on top of it all. I don't envy what you are going through at all, but the sound sensitivity has to be the worst hurdle we have come to yet. If any of the parrots make a peep she runs into a separate room and slams the door. She continues screaming in pain with her ears covered. She will cry hysterically for 15-30 minutes after each occurrence. When we are out she just screams and cries hysterically until I pick her up and run to what seems like the other end of the earth with her. I can tell you from experience that a Saturn is an extremly sound proof car! Other things that trigger the same response for her is diesel truck engines, airplanes, certain amusement park rides (she can hear a certain ride in the parking lot already), reverse beepers on trucks, the price scanner at the supermarket, phone ringing, etc, just to name a few specifics. It has made it nearly impossible to live anywhere near normal. The weird part is that music and instruments do not bother her in the least, at any level. We have gone to concerts with no problem at all. In fact, I am taking her to see Sammy Hagar & Lee Roth next week. On a normal level, I would never attempt it for fear that she would pick up a negitive word or too, but her comprehension is so far behind that she just loves the music and has no concept of any other verbalization, or speech alone. I found something she likes, and to heck with political correctness, we are going! I always thought that the symptoms that she had at the beginning were the symptoms that we were stuck with. How wrong I was, she is progressively getting worse. Her speech is slightly improving, and then the sound sensitivity comes along. Grrrr. I wish you luck in your dealings with your son. It is probably the most trying thing you will ever do. I consider myself a very strong willed individual and I have never let MY pain break me down. However, I have on occasion, been on the back porch crying, face to the sky, to the guy who oversee's my religion of choice. At those times, my question is how much can I tolerate, and buddy, you have totally overestimated me. This usually ends with me begging that the joke be over and let me go back to normalcy. The next day I wake up and do it again. Sorry to ramble on. Please know that you are not alone. Missy > don't know if he has any sound sensitivity or not...he never has any > problems when we're out and about...he doesn't startle easily or anything > but sometimes when I run the vacuum he will run right up to it and wait for > me to 'run him over' and sometimes he will run for the corner of the couch > and cover his ears. So I guess sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't > ... now if I could just figure out when and why I'd have it made. I took > Brocky grocery shopping at Walmart today and he did amazingly well...no > major fits and no beating up on himself or me...twas a good day This > fibro/autism combo really stinks though that's for sure...being in pain and > tired all the time and dealing with a kid who doesn't even need much sleep, > is hyperactive, and can get a tad bit violent (okay maybe more than a tad) > and give you a good pounding when he is angry and agitated just doesn't mix > well at all School will help though and he does seem to like it there > and makes progress here and there so it's a plus for both of us. > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Jen...I feel for you, truly! My daughter is of the hyperactive variety as well. The last nap I remember was when she was 10 months old, she's 4 now. I don't ever remember her dozing off in the car...ever. I also know about the violence. People think you are crazy, and a push over. Our doc always says that I have it bad because I have this adorable little blonde haired girl with Dr.Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde personality. Be thankful you don't have the sound sensitivity on top of it all. I don't envy what you are going through at all, but the sound sensitivity has to be the worst hurdle we have come to yet. If any of the parrots make a peep she runs into a separate room and slams the door. She continues screaming in pain with her ears covered. She will cry hysterically for 15-30 minutes after each occurrence. When we are out she just screams and cries hysterically until I pick her up and run to what seems like the other end of the earth with her. I can tell you from experience that a Saturn is an extremly sound proof car! Other things that trigger the same response for her is diesel truck engines, airplanes, certain amusement park rides (she can hear a certain ride in the parking lot already), reverse beepers on trucks, the price scanner at the supermarket, phone ringing, etc, just to name a few specifics. It has made it nearly impossible to live anywhere near normal. The weird part is that music and instruments do not bother her in the least, at any level. We have gone to concerts with no problem at all. In fact, I am taking her to see Sammy Hagar & Lee Roth next week. On a normal level, I would never attempt it for fear that she would pick up a negitive word or too, but her comprehension is so far behind that she just loves the music and has no concept of any other verbalization, or speech alone. I found something she likes, and to heck with political correctness, we are going! I always thought that the symptoms that she had at the beginning were the symptoms that we were stuck with. How wrong I was, she is progressively getting worse. Her speech is slightly improving, and then the sound sensitivity comes along. Grrrr. I wish you luck in your dealings with your son. It is probably the most trying thing you will ever do. I consider myself a very strong willed individual and I have never let MY pain break me down. However, I have on occasion, been on the back porch crying, face to the sky, to the guy who oversee's my religion of choice. At those times, my question is how much can I tolerate, and buddy, you have totally overestimated me. This usually ends with me begging that the joke be over and let me go back to normalcy. The next day I wake up and do it again. Sorry to ramble on. Please know that you are not alone. Missy > don't know if he has any sound sensitivity or not...he never has any > problems when we're out and about...he doesn't startle easily or anything > but sometimes when I run the vacuum he will run right up to it and wait for > me to 'run him over' and sometimes he will run for the corner of the couch > and cover his ears. So I guess sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't > ... now if I could just figure out when and why I'd have it made. I took > Brocky grocery shopping at Walmart today and he did amazingly well...no > major fits and no beating up on himself or me...twas a good day This > fibro/autism combo really stinks though that's for sure...being in pain and > tired all the time and dealing with a kid who doesn't even need much sleep, > is hyperactive, and can get a tad bit violent (okay maybe more than a tad) > and give you a good pounding when he is angry and agitated just doesn't mix > well at all School will help though and he does seem to like it there > and makes progress here and there so it's a plus for both of us. > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Jen...I feel for you, truly! My daughter is of the hyperactive variety as well. The last nap I remember was when she was 10 months old, she's 4 now. I don't ever remember her dozing off in the car...ever. I also know about the violence. People think you are crazy, and a push over. Our doc always says that I have it bad because I have this adorable little blonde haired girl with Dr.Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde personality. Be thankful you don't have the sound sensitivity on top of it all. I don't envy what you are going through at all, but the sound sensitivity has to be the worst hurdle we have come to yet. If any of the parrots make a peep she runs into a separate room and slams the door. She continues screaming in pain with her ears covered. She will cry hysterically for 15-30 minutes after each occurrence. When we are out she just screams and cries hysterically until I pick her up and run to what seems like the other end of the earth with her. I can tell you from experience that a Saturn is an extremly sound proof car! Other things that trigger the same response for her is diesel truck engines, airplanes, certain amusement park rides (she can hear a certain ride in the parking lot already), reverse beepers on trucks, the price scanner at the supermarket, phone ringing, etc, just to name a few specifics. It has made it nearly impossible to live anywhere near normal. The weird part is that music and instruments do not bother her in the least, at any level. We have gone to concerts with no problem at all. In fact, I am taking her to see Sammy Hagar & Lee Roth next week. On a normal level, I would never attempt it for fear that she would pick up a negitive word or too, but her comprehension is so far behind that she just loves the music and has no concept of any other verbalization, or speech alone. I found something she likes, and to heck with political correctness, we are going! I always thought that the symptoms that she had at the beginning were the symptoms that we were stuck with. How wrong I was, she is progressively getting worse. Her speech is slightly improving, and then the sound sensitivity comes along. Grrrr. I wish you luck in your dealings with your son. It is probably the most trying thing you will ever do. I consider myself a very strong willed individual and I have never let MY pain break me down. However, I have on occasion, been on the back porch crying, face to the sky, to the guy who oversee's my religion of choice. At those times, my question is how much can I tolerate, and buddy, you have totally overestimated me. This usually ends with me begging that the joke be over and let me go back to normalcy. The next day I wake up and do it again. Sorry to ramble on. Please know that you are not alone. Missy > don't know if he has any sound sensitivity or not...he never has any > problems when we're out and about...he doesn't startle easily or anything > but sometimes when I run the vacuum he will run right up to it and wait for > me to 'run him over' and sometimes he will run for the corner of the couch > and cover his ears. So I guess sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't > ... now if I could just figure out when and why I'd have it made. I took > Brocky grocery shopping at Walmart today and he did amazingly well...no > major fits and no beating up on himself or me...twas a good day This > fibro/autism combo really stinks though that's for sure...being in pain and > tired all the time and dealing with a kid who doesn't even need much sleep, > is hyperactive, and can get a tad bit violent (okay maybe more than a tad) > and give you a good pounding when he is angry and agitated just doesn't mix > well at all School will help though and he does seem to like it there > and makes progress here and there so it's a plus for both of us. > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 In a message dated 08/09/2002 8:33:05 PM US Eastern Standard Time, parrot004@... writes: > I am taking her to see Sammy Hagar > & Lee Roth next week. WOW...can I go????....lol Sammy is such an awsome guitarist... but I bet he doesn't eat cheese either....lol ;o) I know I'm crazy....lemme tell ya it was the shortest trip to any destination of my life.... hugzz Allicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 In a message dated 08/09/2002 8:33:05 PM US Eastern Standard Time, parrot004@... writes: > sound sensitivity My cousin's little boy is autistic....and we are finding out so much about this disorder. I don't know a whole lot about it, but am very interested. What causes autistic children to have sound sensitivity. If don't want to post it I'm really interested in learning about this so please email me personally and explain more please. I'm willing to learn about this. I also have a couple of friends who have found out their children are autistic. I'm wondering why the sudden onset of all these children will autisim, and ADD/ADHA Looking foward to information. Allicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 No-one knows what causes certain symptoms in some and not others. Recently, some are linking autism to childhood immunizations and the use of heavy mercury in the injections. Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 No-one knows what causes certain symptoms in some and not others. Recently, some are linking autism to childhood immunizations and the use of heavy mercury in the injections. Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 No-one knows what causes certain symptoms in some and not others. Recently, some are linking autism to childhood immunizations and the use of heavy mercury in the injections. Missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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