Re: what to do about tic like behavior?

January 21, 2008

Hi. I'd maybe ask him is he is breathing ok,,,,,,and then let it be. My son does things like this from time to time. They come and go. If it becomes bothersome, I'd take him in. There are meds that can be rx'd for tics, but some choose to deal with it. I think stress makes tics worse..........but heck,,,,,stress makes everything worse, right? Also,,,,,,,,,some ADHD meds can bring on tics. I think it's the stimulant in them. Just thought I'd let you know that in case he's on any meds. Keep us posted. Robinkatpop <katpop@...> wrote: My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is

back down to his normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate

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January 21, 2008

Hi Kate, I'd leave it alone. Sometimes if you bring it to their attention it makes it worse. has Chronic Motor Tic Disorder & I've noticed when I say something about a particular one he seems to do more of it. If your son is on ADHD medicine then the tics would be noticable just like Robin said in her post. Just see what happens. Take care,Betty katpop <katpop@...> wrote: My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his normal appetite now.

Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate

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January 21, 2008

My son does this too! He started a couple of years ago. It drives me nuts b/c I think it's just kind of gross. He has lots of allergies and takes meds for it, but I suspect he still has some trouble and that's part of the problem. He also doesn't blow his nose, hardly ever and when he does, not very well. Very sad given his allergies/sinus issues!

I do think he used to do this at school when he was younger. It's not something he is always consciously aware of though (rarely, probably). I don't think he does it anymore at school though, or not very often, because he's putting together social stuff better now as he gets older (he's 11 and in the 6th grade.) Over the years, different behaviors like this have come and gone. Fingernail biting, TOENAIL BITING (ugh), pulling the hairs off his fingers/hands, those are some examples. But it seems like the behavior will crescendo, if you will, meaning it starts small then grows big, then eventually fades away. I can say none of these behaviors are gone for good now, but they've decreased in frequency.

What to do? I just remind Dylan to stop "fill-in-the-blank". I try to say it positive, instead of "don't bite your fingernails" I'll say "be nice to your fingernails." Does it help? I'm not sure. I know each behavior has lessened overtime but I'm not fooling myself into thinking my verbal reminders made all the difference. I really don't know. What I do know, from experience, is there's nothing I can do to stop it completely.

Hang in there!

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My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose

thing or no?Thanks kate

January 21, 2008

Do you think anything health wise is bad with chewing on hair? My son's hair has gotten long enough that he like's to suck on it. I keep telling him how gross that is but is it a phase I should just let him go through or do you think it can be harmful? He doesn't wear any hairpray or anything like that. MacAllister <smacalli@...> wrote: My son does this too! He

started a couple of years ago. It drives me nuts b/c I think it's just kind of gross. He has lots of allergies and takes meds for it, but I suspect he still has some trouble and that's part of the problem. He also doesn't blow his nose, hardly ever and when he does, not very well. Very sad given his allergies/sinus issues! I do think he used to do this at school when he was younger. It's not something he is always consciously aware of though (rarely, probably). I don't think he does it anymore at school though, or not very often, because he's putting together social stuff better now as he gets older (he's 11 and in the 6th grade.) Over the years, different behaviors like this have come and gone. Fingernail biting, TOENAIL BITING (ugh),

pulling the hairs off his fingers/hands, those are some examples. But it seems like the behavior will crescendo, if you will, meaning it starts small then grows big, then eventually fades away. I can say none of these behaviors are gone for good now, but they've decreased in frequency. What to do? I just remind Dylan to stop "fill-in-the-blank". I try to say it positive, instead of "don't bite your fingernails" I'll say "be nice to your fingernails." Does it help? I'm not sure. I know each behavior has lessened overtime but I'm not fooling myself into thinking my verbal reminders made all the difference. I really don't know. What I do know, from experience, is there's nothing I can do to stop it completely.

Hang in there! ( ) what to do about tic like behavior? My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said

anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate

January 21, 2008

I used to have tics like that growing up. I'd sniff or roll my eyes or raise my eyebrows (I went through phases of each of those) and my parents would tell me to stop. We didn't know at the time that that's what it was. I just know it was so embarrasing if I did that in front of someone and my dad would get mad. I couldn't help it. Once my dad got mad at me for sniffling in front of my aunt and she couldn't believe he had gotten mad. Then I spent the day with her and when we got back I heard her say to him, "I see what you mean now." It made me feel awful! and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Hi. I'd maybe ask him is he is breathing ok,,,,,,and then let it be. My son does things like this from time to time. They come and go. If it becomes bothersome, I'd take him in. There are meds that can be rx'd for tics, but some choose to deal with it. I think stress makes tics worse..........but heck,,,,,stress makes everything worse, right? Also,,,,,,,,,some ADHD meds can bring on tics. I think it's the stimulant in them. Just thought I'd let you know that in case he's on any meds. Keep us posted. Robinkatpop <katpop > wrote: My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every

10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

January 21, 2008

Hee hee!!!!! My son chews on his long hair, too. Hee hee. I always say that for his birthday, I'm going to get him a nice barrett. Robin Essenfeld <lessen@...> wrote: Do you think anything health wise is bad with chewing on hair? My son's hair has gotten long enough that he like's to suck on it. I keep telling him how gross that is but is it a phase I should just let him go through or do you think it can be harmful? He doesn't wear any hairpray or anything like

that. MacAllister <smacalli > wrote: My son does this too! He started a couple of years ago. It drives me nuts b/c I think it's just kind of gross. He has lots of allergies and takes meds for it, but I suspect he still has some trouble and that's part of the problem. He also doesn't blow his nose, hardly ever and when he does, not very well. Very sad given his allergies/sinus issues! I do think he used to do this at school when he was

younger. It's not something he is always consciously aware of though (rarely, probably). I don't think he does it anymore at school though, or not very often, because he's putting together social stuff better now as he gets older (he's 11 and in the 6th grade.) Over the years, different behaviors like this have come and gone. Fingernail biting, TOENAIL BITING (ugh), pulling the hairs off his fingers/hands, those are some examples. But it seems like the behavior will crescendo, if you will, meaning it starts small then grows big, then eventually fades away. I can say none of these behaviors are gone for good now, but they've decreased in frequency. What to do? I just remind Dylan to stop "fill-in-the-blank". I try to say it

positive, instead of "don't bite your fingernails" I'll say "be nice to your fingernails." Does it help? I'm not sure. I know each behavior has lessened overtime but I'm not fooling myself into thinking my verbal reminders made all the difference. I really don't know. What I do know, from experience, is there's nothing I can do to stop it completely. Hang in there!

( ) what to do about tic like behavior? My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break, too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his

normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate

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January 21, 2008

Oh .... How horrible. I'm sorry for what you went through. So,,,because of your experience, do you think it's best to let them be? Not bring it up and just let people know what's up on an "as needed" basis? Robin Essenfeld <lessen@...> wrote: I used to have tics like that growing up. I'd sniff or roll my eyes or raise my eyebrows (I went through phases of each of those) and my parents would tell me to stop. We didn't know at the time that that's what it was. I

just know it was so embarrasing if I did that in front of someone and my dad would get mad. I couldn't help it. Once my dad got mad at me for sniffling in front of my aunt and she couldn't believe he had gotten mad. Then I spent the day with her and when we got back I heard her say to him, "I see what you mean now." It made me feel awful! and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs > wrote: Hi. I'd maybe ask him is he is breathing ok,,,,,,and then let it be. My son does things like this from time to time. They come and go. If it becomes bothersome, I'd take him in. There are meds that can be rx'd for tics, but some choose to deal with it. I think stress makes tics worse..........but heck,,,,,stress makes everything worse, right? Also,,,,,,,,,some ADHD meds can bring on

tics. I think it's the stimulant in them. Just thought I'd let you know that in case he's on any meds. Keep us posted. Robinkatpop <katpop > wrote: My 6yo son who has AS just started doing this thing with his nosewhere he breathes out like a small snort about every 10 seconds orso...he doesnt have a cold and I dont think he even realizes he isdoing it. But I mentioned it to him while we were reading a story,and asked him if his teacher and said anything about it yet..he sayshe doesnt do it at school but I bet he does. I will ask her. Anyway.....do I try to stop him from doing it? Can he help it? Orshould I just leave it alone and see if it goes away? This is thefirst one that its pretty constant. Seems like his AS symptoms reallystepped up since Christmas break,

too. More stuttering, especially. And he is getting upset easier too, it seems. But right before thathe went through a spell where he was eating like a horse, maybe he hita big growth spurt? He is back down to his normal appetite now. Anyideas? Should I make a deal out of the nose thing or no?Thanks kate Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

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January 21, 2008

Let me clarify...I will ask Dylan in a nice way to stop when he's at home but when we are in public, I would never say anything in front of other people. I might pull him aside or whisper in his ear, but I'm respectful of his feelings. Although it can be super-annoying, I would never yell at him in an angry way about it. If it's that bad, I'll just leave the room.