new to group and need help

[Guest guest]

I wouldn't give anything, unless he gets real bad. Maybe an epsom

salt bath would be good. I usually have motrin on hand for a pain

reliever/fever reducer, the red tablets for adults. You can wash off

the red (iron oxide) and it is okay to give once in awhile.

Do you know how to make rice milk?

1/2 c. short brown rice

1/2 gallon water

1/8 tsp salt

Bring to boil, then put on low for 2 hours. Let cool. Then blend

half for about 2-3 min. with a tablespoon of honey, and do the same

for the other half. You can add cinnamon if you want.

This might taste good to him, and give him a little protein and full

feeling.

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> >> I read that colored fruits are high in phenols. Do they mean that

> >> fruits that were pumped up with dye... or just colorful fruit?

> >>

> >> Right now she is eating pears. What fruit could I try next?

> >>

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> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

At my house, for these types of symptoms, we use coconut oil rubs (or

whatever oil is at hand ..and epsom baths/wipedowns (esp. on head)

...and ice packs - upon request. We haven't used tylenol/etc for

fevers for years - tho we have used it for pain issues. (try to avoid

it even then, these days tho) ...wishing you the best, elizabeth

>

> Very new to this group and my son has asd and has been responding

> great to treatment- b12, supplements, hbot and traditional therapy. My

> immediate issue is that it looks like he has a fever and a stomach

> virus, ped (who is dan friendly) is recomending a tylenol suppository

> as our only sourse of action. I though tylenol was a big no no, right?

> What else should I do? Obviously very little options for any

> alternative medication this late onb a saturday night. Any help would

> be greatly appreciated.

>

> Amy

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Very new to this group and my son has asd and has been responding

> great to treatment- b12, supplements, hbot and traditional therapy. My

> immediate issue is that it looks like he has a fever and a stomach

> virus, ped (who is dan friendly) is recomending a tylenol suppository

> as our only sourse of action. I though tylenol was a big no no, right?

If the fever was over 102 degrees, and/or my child was in a lot of

pain, I would give Motrin.

I give lots of vitamin C and biotin when my kids are sick.

Dana

[Guest guest]

I live in Southwest Fl in Englewood, Charlotte County. I have a 15 year old boy

with Aspergers. He has always been labeled as a disipline problem at school.

It was so bad that they first had him in what is known as an isolation unit.

Then they transferred him to a " special " school. The school is more like a

holding cell for potential future criminals! It was horrible. They kept saying

my son was placed there becasue he is aggressive and may hurt another child.

However, his threats were always verbal and usually because he was teased so

often. I removed him from this school as children there are frequently

arrested. It is the norm. My son felt as though he was being provoked and

every day he'd come home highly aggitated. Plus, the bus ride was over an hour

each way requiring him to be up at 5am!

Needless to say, he no longer attends school. I bought him a program called

switched on schoolhouse and signed him in a private umbrella school. But he

still drives me crazy and things are not going well at all. Will this child

ever mature to be able to care for himself? He can not be left alone as he does

crazy things. His thing is mechanics and he is always building something that

has speed and has the potential to be dangerous. If you try to stop him he goes

off. He loves dirt bikes, lawn mower racing and has the ability to alter a

simple ride on mower so it moves 40-50 MPH! Are there any support groups for me

or help for him? He needs an education, friends and social skills. Residential

programs are so expensive but he totally disrupts the family life, does not obey

rules and is constantly screaming at me. He never talks but yells. Or...acts

totally " retarted " making distorted faces and talks in a odd voice. He does it

to be funny or when he can't cope. Not sure which but I suspect both. So if

you know of what to do, let me know. Will check back on the sight. Thanks

[Guest guest]

Wow, that's a tough situation. Good thing you got him out of that school!!!

The last thing you want is him finally picking up social skills, but from juvies

who hold up 7-11's!

Is he getting any services or support from the school district? Does he have an

IEP or anything?

My son's issues aren't nearly as severe, but when he can't take it anymore and

rages, OMG the threats that come out of his mouth! And he's only 9! Pretty

graphic descriptions of how he is going to kill and maim his " enemies " . Then he

goes back to his normal self.

Good luck. Unfortunately, I live very far away from you, but there's got to be

something out there!

>

> I live in Southwest Fl in Englewood, Charlotte County. I have a 15 year old

boy with Aspergers. He has always been labeled as a disipline problem at

school. It was so bad that they first had him in what is known as an isolation

unit. Then they transferred him to a " special " school. The school is more like

a holding cell for potential future criminals! It was horrible. They kept

saying my son was placed there becasue he is aggressive and may hurt another

child. However, his threats were always verbal and usually because he was

teased so often. I removed him from this school as children there are

frequently arrested. It is the norm. My son felt as though he was being

provoked and every day he'd come home highly aggitated. Plus, the bus ride was

over an hour each way requiring him to be up at 5am!

> Needless to say, he no longer attends school. I bought him a program called

switched on schoolhouse and signed him in a private umbrella school. But he

still drives me crazy and things are not going well at all. Will this child

ever mature to be able to care for himself? He can not be left alone as he does

crazy things. His thing is mechanics and he is always building something that

has speed and has the potential to be dangerous. If you try to stop him he goes

off. He loves dirt bikes, lawn mower racing and has the ability to alter a

simple ride on mower so it moves 40-50 MPH! Are there any support groups for me

or help for him? He needs an education, friends and social skills. Residential

programs are so expensive but he totally disrupts the family life, does not obey

rules and is constantly screaming at me. He never talks but yells. Or...acts

totally " retarted " making distorted faces and talks in a odd voice. He does it

to be funny or when he can't cope. Not sure which but I suspect both. So if

you know of what to do, let me know. Will check back on the sight. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Mom:

My heart goes out to you and your son. I hope that things get better for both Your son and you. I am not an grammar specialist but I hope you understand what I am trying to say. At least you have that anti bullying law that I understand that was recently put in effect in Florida. Seven years old, Second grade I met an guy that tried to show me how to shoplift. He went to the state prison in Michigan as an inmate. I was lucky not to keep going to his classes and become associated with him in prison.

Good Luck,

( ) new to group and need help

I live in Southwest Fl in Englewood, Charlotte County. I have a 15 year old boy with Aspergers. He has always been labeled as a disipline problem at school. It was so bad that they first had him in what is known as an isolation unit. Then they transferred him to a "special" school. The school is more like a holding cell for potential future criminals! It was horrible. They kept saying my son was placed there becasue he is aggressive and may hurt another child. However, his threats were always verbal and usually because he was teased so often. I removed him from this school as children there are frequently arrested. It is the norm. My son felt as though he was being provoked and every day he'd come home highly aggitated. Plus, the bus ride was over an hour each way requiring him to be up at 5am!Needless to say, he no longer attends school. I bought him a program called switched on schoolhouse and signed him in a private umbrella school. But he still drives me crazy and things are not going well at all. Will this child ever mature to be able to care for himself? He can not be left alone as he does crazy things. His thing is mechanics and he is always building something that has speed and has the potential to be dangerous. If you try to stop him he goes off. He loves dirt bikes, lawn mower racing and has the ability to alter a simple ride on mower so it moves 40-50 MPH! Are there any support groups for me or help for him? He needs an education, friends and social skills. Residential programs are so expensive but he totally disrupts the family life, does not obey rules and is constantly screaming at me. He never talks but yells. Or...acts totally "retarted" making distorted faces and talks in a odd voice. He does it to be funny or when he can't cope. Not sure which but I suspect both. So if you know of what to do, let me know. Will check back on the sight. Thanks

[Guest guest]

You might try Meetup.com for groups near you:

http://www.meetup.com/Autism-Asperger-s-support-group/

It looks like there is one in Tampa but they may meet closer to you occasionally

and would know FL's laws and schools near you.

Also, check slaw ( http://www.wrightslaw.com/ ) for more information about

special education laws in your state. Some states, for example, are required to

provide services for kids even if they are home schooled.

I am new to the group as well and have a 7 year old recently dx'd as having

Asperger's. Our school OT and school psychologist both told us to let our little

builder build because it actually helps him calm himself and remain " organized "

(emotionally, mentally). They suggested going to a junk yard or garage sales and

finding parts for him for cheap or free. If what he's doing isn't illegal and

won't do him immediate physical harm, you might just let him go at it. Are

there groups in your area where his skills would be appreciated? (Vocational

program for mechanics, etc.) I hope you are able to find some help and support

locally but until then, this group seems like a great place to be.

-April

>

> I live in Southwest Fl in Englewood, Charlotte County. I have a 15 year old

boy with Aspergers. He has always been labeled as a disipline problem at

school. It was so bad that they first had him in what is known as an isolation

unit. Then they transferred him to a " special " school. The school is more like

a holding cell for potential future criminals! It was horrible. They kept

saying my son was placed there becasue he is aggressive and may hurt another

child. However, his threats were always verbal and usually because he was

teased so often. I removed him from this school as children there are

frequently arrested. It is the norm. My son felt as though he was being

provoked and every day he'd come home highly aggitated. Plus, the bus ride was

over an hour each way requiring him to be up at 5am!

> Needless to say, he no longer attends school. I bought him a program called

switched on schoolhouse and signed him in a private umbrella school. But he

still drives me crazy and things are not going well at all. Will this child

ever mature to be able to care for himself? He can not be left alone as he does

crazy things. His thing is mechanics and he is always building something that

has speed and has the potential to be dangerous. If you try to stop him he goes

off. He loves dirt bikes, lawn mower racing and has the ability to alter a

simple ride on mower so it moves 40-50 MPH! Are there any support groups for me

or help for him? He needs an education, friends and social skills. Residential

programs are so expensive but he totally disrupts the family life, does not obey

rules and is constantly screaming at me. He never talks but yells. Or...acts

totally " retarted " making distorted faces and talks in a odd voice. He does it

to be funny or when he can't cope. Not sure which but I suspect both. So if

you know of what to do, let me know. Will check back on the sight. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, sounds like a real smart kid you have there! I'm not sure what

you might do except to get a good educational evaluation. Are you in

the same school system that sent him to the special school? If not, I

would get with the school system and request an evaluation. That can

be a good start in how to address his problems. Find your local autism

group and get the names of area doctor's, neurologist, etc. Find a

good doc who can do an evaluation to help direct you. You can also

contact your state " parent information center " and locate an advocate.

Perhaps you can get him an appropriate educational program with help

from these professionals. As for making the distorted faces, it may be

a tic going on too. A neurologist could help you sort it out.

Roxanna

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

( ) new to group and need help

I live in Southwest Fl in Englewood, Charlotte County. I have a 15

year old boy with Aspergers. He has always been labeled as a disipline

problem at school. It was so bad that they first had him in what is

known as an isolation unit. Then they transferred him to a " special "

school. The school is more like a holding cell for potential future

criminals! It was horrible. They kept saying my son was placed there

becasue he is aggressive and may hurt another child. However, his

threats were always verbal and usually because he was teased so often.

I removed him from this school as children there are frequently

arrested. It is the norm. My son felt as though he was being provoked

and every day he'd come home highly aggitated. Plus, the bus ride was

over an hour each way requiring him to be up at 5am!

Needless to say, he no longer attends school. I bought him a program

called switched on schoolhouse and signed him in a private umbrella

school. But he still drives me crazy and things are not going well at

all. Will this child ever mature to be able to care for himself? He

can not be left alone as he does crazy things. His thing is mechanics

and he is always building something that has speed and has the

potential to be dangerous. If you try to stop him he goes off. He

loves dirt bikes, lawn mower racing and has the ability to alter a

simple ride on mower so it moves 40-50 MPH! Are there any support

groups for me or help for him? He needs an education, friends and

social skills. Residential programs are so expensive but he totally

disrupts the family life, does not obey rules and is constantly

screaming at me. He never talks but yells. Or...acts totally

" retarted " making distorted faces and talks in a odd voice. He does it

to be funny or when he can't c ope. Not sure which but I suspect both.

So if you know of what to do, let me know. Will check back on the

sight. Thanks