Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills, normal to above normal intelligence, and standard language development.
My son is 8 years old, and I have never had to be concerned about him getting into cleaning supplies, medicine, or anything. But within the past few months, he has put Tilex (cleaning solution) on his finger to taste it, then he got into the cough syrup and drank some, then told the teacher that he was drinking the cough syrup. I now have to deal with Children Services. I was trying to teach him to take his rispidal by himself, with supervision. Now the theory is that he got over confident and thought he could medicate himself. Everything is locked up and up high, but now I am worried sick. I am afraid to sleep at night because he might get up in the night (he never does) and get into something. I watch him constantly, I worry all the time. I don't know what to expect. Will he put his finger in the light socket? Will he wrap a cord around his neck? Will he turn the stove on and get burned? Will he touch the knives? All these I have tried to instill that he never does. We have discussed it at length. What about when he grows up? Can I ever trust him to microwave a meal? Can he ever be independent? I am so upset, I am having panic attacks, and migrains from the worry. I don't have a lot of time to check the website, but please e-mail me. I don't know where to turn. I have to call Children Services on Monday and talk to them, His behavior therapist has gone through the house and checked everything, but I can't stop wondering what will happen next. I just want to put him in a big bubble and keep him safe forever. But I can't but I don't know how to deal with this? Please someone help me.
Jenn
Jenn
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
They have so many resources for dealing with everything you are going through. Are you and your son living alone? Do you have other people in your life that can help you from time to time? Do you have anyone who will take your son overnight now and then so you have some respite? Is anyone willing to come spend time with your child to help you out? Ask social services for help, ask them for names of service providers who can help you make a crisis/safety plan for you and your child. Ask your school to help you make a plan. Get a group of loving freinds and community members, family, and anyone else you can think of together who care about you son and his future, and you, and come up with a plan for his/your future. In this plan ask people what they are willing to help you and your son with and makes sure you tell them so fun things you can do for them too.
I hope some of this will help. Right now you are super stressed. It will be okay. Just take a deep breath and make a plan for this year only. That will make you feel like you have some control over your lives. Plan on what you want your child to learn, who will help you teach him these things, what you want him to do, what are his strengths and how can you use his strengths to help him to learn skills to function better, etc.
Hugs,
Pam
you are me a few years back with my son (now 15). he did those sorta things. made me worry like crazy! i actually took him to the ER, thats how bizarre he was acting. i know this is nuts but.. what i did was i went through my entire house and hid everything that i thought he might get into, anything that i could imagine, so he was safe, that helped me deal, till his "phase" was over. he was diagnosed bipolar then (and others in the past 5 years) at 9 and was on risperdal too. im having him tested, i think (moms gut feeling) its aspergers all along. i can relate to the craziness your feeling. hang in there.
luv,
kris
dont worry so much, it doesnt help you at all
Make your home child proof.
And, yes, you are worrying too much. It is called catastrophising. Slow down and think it through sensibly. If you can't do this, see a psychologist who will help you with this or get a self help book on REBT or CBT.