I work with a high functioning autistic teen. It is so sad that his own mother has given up and puts up with his out of control rants and raves. He is defiant, disrespectful and just downright mean. He believes it is his way or nothing else. All he does is sit in front of the tv or computer. I am not one to bow out gracefully and I think it is time he faced reality. Any help on tough love interventions. His mother is scared of his rage and that he will destroy the whole house. But he needs to be taught a lesson for his own good. I feel like he she should put her foot down and let him know what he needs to do or their will be serious consequences...how can we safely do this. There is a fear for his life and her own...HELP!!
2007-08-29 14:33:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
hello? he's autistic, you can't teach him a lesson, at least not that way. He needs treatment. He needs to be cared for by a psychiatrist familiar with autism.
And as he is underage, his mother can indeed force him into treatment whether he wants to or not...and the police will help her get him there if necessary.
2007-08-29 14:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like this child needs to be under the care of a psychiatrist and perhaps be housed in a long term care facility. The mother should also look into music therapy. It has been shown to curb behavior in people with autism as well as give them a creative outlet. Once the energy is channeled elsewhere, there should be less acting out behaviors.
2007-08-30 03:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autism, true autism, is a scary disease that is not well understood yet. If the child is out of control and destroying the house, his mother should find a facility that is specifically designed to house and treat autistic children. You cannot really try to discipline him the way you would a "normal" child, because autistics don't have a full understanding of things that so-called "normal" people do.
2007-08-29 14:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was the same way. Try to get him out of the house and make friends with friends that you approve of. The way you could do this is to meet the parents of the child that you want you kid to be friends with and eventually your kid will know how to make better friends. This would probably help because now I'm all grown up (20) and still have no real good friends. been to jail about 20 times and still have yet to learn a lesson. Been to API (Alaska Psychotic Institute) once for attempted suicide (about an hour I was there before i tried to fight the police again). So get him to make good friends that will help.
2007-08-29 14:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by AK Dude 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First get rid of the computer and tv. Nowadays a large number of people have become addicted to computer games and etc. They make them more aggressive. It also causes them to lose concentration or motivation. So that's the first step. He needs to go out more. Get some fresh air. Play soccer or something. Sports help release more adrenaline that actually raises the mood making them feel good about themselves etc. Also, have a family discussion or talk with other family members and friends. It helps to recognize and solve problems that he has. I really does! Trust me. Don't just blame him for things he does. Try to be understanding and show him that you and his mother is there to help hime gain confidence and get his life back. Be supportive. Instead of saying, "I'm angry because of you," say "I am angry because you did this or that" for example.
2007-08-29 14:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by aji 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can understand your sense of dispair. He has to have a wake up call and understand that his behavior is not acceptable. If he is going to tear up anything, it should be his own room. If police need to be called out, let it be. He has got to understand what is acceptable and what isn't or he will not have a normal adult life.
2007-08-29 14:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by black57 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you should try to play with him or talk to him privately about why he acts like this. yes, he has autism, but that doesnt mean that hes not a normal kid. talk to him in a brotherly or sisterly way because i dont know what your gender is and i cant remember how your avatar looks as i am writing this and everyhting will turn out right
2007-08-29 14:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by α ρℓα¢є ¢αℓℓє∂ мєℓαи¢нσℓу . 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋