if you have a child with autism and have to medicate that child can you relay me some experiences. my son is severe and my main focus . he ABSOLUTELY requires meds or he will bite himself and hit his head on walls etc. i fear his meds and at the same time embrace them because he is learning to speak and interact. he is on strong amounts of ritalin due to the severity of his condition. as well as clonidine, tenex, lexapro, and miralax. this seems like alot to me but when i think of the life threatening situationa he can get into without meds i know i cannot take him off of these. i fear for his heart and health but his pediatrician assures me all is well. if you have a child with autism , or are a teacher of a severly autistic child, do you have any experiences to share?
2006-08-29 02:17:33 · 5 answers · asked by aww_garsh 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I have worked in Special Education for years and have had several autistic clients. It has become much easier within the last ten years to work with students who have been treated with some of the newer medications. It does seem like a lot of meds, but the degree of chemical imbalance in an autistic persons brain and nervous system is very high. It can take many years for the doctors to find the correct combination of meds in order for the person to lead as "normal" a life as possible, without the self-destructive tendencies. As long as you are working with a reputable doctor, that you trust and you are seeing improvements or stability in your child; that is the best indication that the current meds are working well. I go back to the days of twenty-five years ago; when most autistic people were still being institutionalized, so todays advancements are really a blessing. Keep working with the doctor, and if your son is learning to speak and interact, that is a tremendous victory for you and him. Hang in there, it can be a very tough road; but you obviously are working hard to do the best you can for your son and deserve a lot of credit. God bless you and your family. Have a good day.
2006-08-29 02:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sue F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I myself do not have an autistic child but I have a nephew who is. I have a daughter who has Borderline Personality Disorder.
They can be a handful but the rewards are great. There are times when I think it isn't going to get any better and then she does something that makes me proud of her.
It is a hard road to follow but all you can do is give them love, patience and understanding and pray for the best.
Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers.
2006-08-29 09:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, think like that: If you give him the medications you are worried about his health but you are not sure 100 %, if you don't give him the medications still you are worry about his health and you are100% sure he will hurt himself right? So I think it is better to give him the medications specially that doctor says it is safe. I know it is diffucult !
good luck
2006-08-29 09:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by Natalia A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry dont have an experience with autistic children. i think your son is very lucky to have you as a mom. be strong and be patient. take care of yourself, he needs you, probably more than any medicines.
2006-08-29 09:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u just answered ur own question the doc says its ok and if he dosent have them he ll hurt himself so u kinda have to keep him on
best of luck
2006-08-29 09:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋