My son is 9. He has been diagnosed: ADHD, ODD, Bipolar, Aspergers Autism, Reactive attatchment disorder, Conduct disorder, Mood disorder NOS, Disgraphia, Adjustment disorder, no Impulse control............... As you can see he is a handful. And yes, t those of you who think a child needs to be beat to listen................I've even tried corpral punishments, they don't help. He just becomes more aggressive. He has been kicked out of daycares, schools and all. He has been hospitalized on numerous occations for psych. treatment. I have tried so much. Does anyone have any info. that might be helpful. I am desperate to help him! And no I didnt use alcohol or drugs.
2006-12-02 09:37:47 · 5 answers · asked by April K 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Children with Aspergers Autism almost always have a hyper sensitivity to touch and sound. This should be taken very seriously because it makes things like hugging and kissing, even certain types of fabrics against their skin intolerable. The saddest part is that they still have the innate desire to be hugged and touched by there parents or caregivers and frequently will reach out for to them longing physical comfort only to immediately pull away often in great distress.
And certain sounds can be soothing to the child and they will want to hear that sound indefinitely, where as others are so unbearable it causes them to become hysterical.
The combination of the two problems often lead to aggression as well as depression. Agression, because they are trying to get the away from the source of the unbearable touch or sound. In daycare and school setting there are so many of these distressing stimuli it is probably to much for him. Many with Aspergers Autism say certain stimuli were nothing short of torturous.
It is also very difficult to crave physical love and then be unable to tolerate the physical feeling of it.
One thing to try may calm him down and feel very good to him. Let him lay down on a large pillow and put another large pillow on top of him and push down. Don't be afraid of pushing too hard (do not cover his face with the pillow!) in fact every child I have tried this on have asked for me to push harder. There is something about the more even distribution of the pressure that simulates and satisfies the desire they have for hugs and physical contact.
I hope any of this helps, good luck!
2006-12-02 23:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by In my honest opinion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Structure and calm. Healthy foods. No caffeinated/sugary drinks.
Praise for when he gets things right!
Limited video games/tv. No violent games or tv.
Some of those behaviors you list must be overlapping. No need to over-emphasize the poor kid's problems.
Somebody had some suggestions before, I think...http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060617163231AAvh2xn
2006-12-02 17:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by aperson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that - he does sound like a handful.
There is no one best answer. I would suggest (although you may have done this) is to spend some money on a few appointments with a child psychologist and get him/her familiar with your son and work with you on how to manage his issues and behavior. There's no simple cure you'll find on yahoo answers.
Good luck.
2006-12-02 17:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isnt going to be any simple answer we can writ ehere in these little answers but a few tips: take him to regular psychologist appointments or try some medicines for him if you arent doing that already. get him into a sport or art that he can take out energy on and express himself. sometimes just getting whats inside out can help a mental problem.
2006-12-02 17:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-02 21:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋