
Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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My brother, we just found out, has (in his mind) hated our step-dad since he married our mom in 12 years ago. His therapist said he is mad because he thinks our step-dad took our mom from our dad. What started it was that my brother (Brian) would have random outburst yelling "I'm gonna call the police! and He hit me! and He's gonna go to jail!" He went to the therapist to try to figure out why he was doing this and it's because he is mad at our step-dad for "taking our mom away from our dad" and thinks yelling those things will get our step-dad to "go away". Well anywayz, is anyone else dealing with something similar? The therapist just gave us tranquilizers to give him when he has his outburst (because he is 5' 6" tall and 326 lbs.) I was looking for alternatives to help him calm down since our step-dad obviously going anywhere anytime soon. Drugging him, I think, is only a short term fix. Any ideas????
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My first advice would be to use your own judgement. Does this theory make sense to you? If not, keep looking for answers.
Honestly, some people just weren't meant to get along. I don't like everybody I meet, but I'm controlled enough to be civil and polite and not scream at them. Maybe you need to start from the perspective that your brother is never going to like your step-dad!
the med thing is a big issue, some believe in it others do not. i believe that if the person becomes a danger to himself or others and meds make an improvement then it is a good idea. i do know that the meds have not only taken the violent psychotic streak out of adam but has helped him focus on learning how to take care of himself as well as doing better in school. all people are different, some do well on meds, some do not. its a lot of trial and error. your profile says he did not get all the tings our kids get today and i wonder if he would benefit now at his age and if there is a way to get it for him. just a thought. wouldnt that be great? somehow get your brother the treatments that are now available that were not when he was young, wouldnt it be nice if it even helped him a little bit in his speech or selfhelp skills or in any little way! ok i will stop now i think i could go on for hours but i wont :)
Many, many times people, especially children, take their fears and worries out on the one person they know will NOT abandon them.
I can only tell you my experience. My daughter was the love of my life. . . was a perfect little girl and did not ever go through the terrible twos. We were so close and I treasured the relationship.
When she turned 13 she turned against me, acted like she hated me, wanted me to go away, get out of her life, that I disgusted her.
She was actually having feelings of abandonment from her birth family, even though I'd made sure she had an open adoption.
We went through lots of counselling and mostly at first she'd just sit there slumping in the chair with her arms crossed. She made my life a living hell.
But, through therapy we came to understand that she was truly feeling abandoned and angry at her birth family but took it out on the one person she knew deep in her heart would never desert her, ME!!! : (
It's passed but it's not a time I even like to think about. It was rough.
hugs,
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