I have a 17 yr old autistic boy. About the middle of july of this yr, he started seing an evil wolf and it was coming in the window with its teeth showing. He was scared to death and crying and screaming for 4 nights in a row and I was about to fall on my face tired from all this. Now, again in the past week, the wolf came back and it was through the other window..he was again scared and cried. I sat with him and talked tohim and played music until he went to sleep. Last night, it was a big black and white cow and it was scarey and evil. I again sat with him, played gospel music on live365 until he went to sleep and he had the lite on again. I cant have the lite on as electricty is expensive. I Have a nite light for him on the wall every night. Today was complete hell. He told me while ago after my little girl and I were in total misery of his Shadows, he told me he had beenscared all day. I thought he sounded desperate.Will a proffesional in autism please tell me whats going on here?
2007-10-05 18:56:27 · 5 answers · asked by Washtuckian 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Exactly what degree and sort of autism does this child have?
This shows like hallicunations to me not autism?
You need to tell his doctor or therapist?
Is it at all possible he's faking it to get more attention or test you?
Get him to draw what he's seeing (to show the therapist) and at bed time play soothing music.
Can you set the radio on a station that plays baroque chamber music or mozart or something?
Another thought ...
Are there any trees outside that could be casting moving shadows into his bedroom?
2007-10-05 19:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by J V 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it sounds scary too. Sounds like something is changing in the boys life. Soemthing new happening?
Could be a spiritual atack. If you go along with that idea the gospel music may be a good way to go.
And a lamp with a 25 watt bulb wouldn't use much electricity. A bright nitelite is a good idea.
Hope things settle down.
2007-10-05 19:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't really seem like anything to do with autism. More like hallucinations or nightmares. Maybe a side affect of a drug he's on? Whatever the case, seeing a doctor is a must.
2007-10-13 16:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by desolation_boi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is quite a lot off the subject, but having a light on all night doesn't really add up to much on your bill. Check out this site to calculate the cost. http://www.csgnetwork.com/elecenergycalcs.html
If that's what will help him relax and sleep, do it.
2007-10-05 19:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by blooming chamomile 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See autism, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 12, and sleep disorders, on page 3. Contact your county/local mental health agency: he requires reassessment, and treatment.
2007-10-05 19:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋