Anyone have anyway to control the Autism outbursts, screaming & tandrums?

Question

I've tried everything from meds to rocking him, quiet time, time out. Pulling him out of certain situations. He is 5 almost six and has Asperger's type Autism. He can talk somewhat, but often has issues and outbursts. I've even tried a gluten-free diet. He has gotten quite rowdy in school and they want to keep him mainstreambut pulled out for specials such as speech. Need to try to limit/control his tantrums.

Answer 1

Just a few suggestions hopefully that may help.
Check into a local Center for Autism and Related Diseases (CARD). If you get your son into their data base and you attend an orientation, they will come to your house and work on techniques with you and any other family members that are in contact with him. They will also go to the school and work with any staff member who works with him..they will also work with his fellow classmates. They do provide the services for free. They also offer many different types of classes dealing with Autism and related diseases which are also free to attend.

You may want to check into a local Autism Society chapter. It's a great place for support and also learning about different techniques that the parents used in the same situation. Granted what may work for one child may not work for another, but it's worth a try. They can also provide great resources for you in your community.

I also highly suggest reading the books entitled Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew & Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew by author Ellen Notbahm. It helps you understand why they act out they way they do, what could be causing it, and how to handle it. It gives you a view from their perspective. It can be a real eye opener.

Wish you luck and never give up =)

Answer 2

Autism often responds to nutritional changes, not just gluten but also dairy are often implicated, plus many common food additives.

Have you spoken to a nutritionist? You might find the best course is to start him off on an elimination diet (which cuts out almost all known potential triggers) under the guidance of a nutritionist if at all possible, then gradually add things back and watch the reaction, if any.

I do wish you luck. As I say, gluten and dairy are often implicated. There's even a You-tube video about this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plQG-HY4gQ8
(watch it, it's really funny)

Answer 3

Hey, i have aspergers myself and i thought that i might as well make a contribution.
Trying different things like omega 3 and things like that could help also after he's had a tantrum give him time to calm down and then get on his level and tell him what he did wrong as it works well for me. Don't listen 2 the 1st answer as chelation can seriously damage your kids health and don't give your kids injections and other things as kids remember these kind of things and they hate it being done.

Answer 4

He would do well for the school to supply a personal Aide. This adult would be assigned one or two students, to monitor their behavior and to deal with this child so the teacher's time is not taken-up with his classroom disruptions. Tasks and assignments are done with the assistance of the aide (as needed). As the aide gets to know your son, she will learn to modify or avoid triggering situations, and she will help him to learn to use his words rather than simply exploding in a non-verbal manner as he may be accustomed to.

One of the most helpful items used with kids with limited verbal or written skills is a "communication book", carried with them where ever they go at school or home.
This book has names and pictures of
-- places at school
-- places at home
--activities , bathroom, bed, toothbrush, etc.
--pictures of faces "I'm feeling __________"
--pictures and names of people in his life, picture of pets
--a school schedule for each day of the week naming days and times and subjects
--and in the back you may wish to include pages for communication between home and school "lack of sleep last night, Grandpa is taking him to a ball game, worried about.....didn't eat his lunch and was upset because........."

If he loves to run and play, but is easily upset by excessive noises, the gym might not be the best place to avoid outbursts. In that case the aide can do an alternative place or time for physical education. In the same way, School assemblies or music classes may also be triggers for behavior issues........so the aide can assist in learning to participate or in modifying the activity to suit the child so he will be able to participate with success.

Answer 5

http://zeoliteautismstudy.com/home/ please investigate this...I have been taking zeolites to remove heavy metals, such as mercury, etc..and it really, really works...there is a good chance, that his autism was also caused by the thermosol and mercury from his shots...please,.at least read that article, you can buy zeolites from EBAY and at 45 drops a day, (15 at a time, three times a day, and vitamin supplements)..the zeolites bond with the heavy metals such as mercury, and thermosol, and remove it from their brains..I think it would be beneficial for him...please, don't let anyone tell you it is a farce, read it and figure out for yourself. God Bless you through Christ and my prayers are with you

Answer 6

Have you tried using Sign Language?

Sign Language can have some really amazing benefits for communication and often reduced tantrums.

http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/autism.html

This is a link about it, which is well written and very interesting.

I hope this helps!