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.
Ok so Cam (4yrs) is all of a sudden getting very aggressive in multiple situations- if he does not get his way he screams like someone is killing him and starts to kick anyone near him or throw things. If you go to get him, he will kick you or hit or bite. All the while screaming bloody murder and he develops this animal strength. If he is mad or upset about something, same thing- starts freaking out. Like haircuts or taking a bath or leaving to go somewhere else. I know that change bothers him and he used to just whine and cry but now hes starting to get very physical and its worrying me. When I tell him no, or get him ready to change situations, I close my eyes and bear down because I know whats coming. I know people are starting to think hes such a brat, but is it perhaps autism related? I wouldnt think so much except he gets this insane strength and seems to turn into someone else entirely. Then after one of his meltdowns today- I asked him why were you cryina and upset? He said " Cwy and scweam momma. Cam was cwyn and scweam. Shut door momma" I had shut the door to his classroom to get him to go in.
He hasnt talked in the third person in a long time and now that popped out. It worried me.
I just want to smack his butt when he freaks out like that to let him know he cant do that, but that completely traumatizes him and he just gets more angry and physical. If I sit him in time out, he kicks and screams and is just horridly loud. I wouldnt mind so much but he is in a class so I feel I need to do something.
One more example- he loves the button for the windows in the car and he was holding it down the other morning, I told him he could only do it for a couple more blocks and then it had to go up, he said nope! We pull into work and I tell him to let go of the button so I can roll the window up. He kept saying no, so I had Anyssa grab him so I could roll it up quick. He started yelling and screaming, I told her to jump out of the car quick because he was starting to swing at her. By the time I got to his side, he had wdged himself down behind my seat and was hanging onto the bar that adjusts the seat. I literally could not get him out. He was screaming window the whole time.
Help?!?!?!
He hasnt talked in the third person in a long time and now that popped out. It worried me.
I just want to smack his butt when he freaks out like that to let him know he cant do that, but that completely traumatizes him and he just gets more angry and physical. If I sit him in time out, he kicks and screams and is just horridly loud. I wouldnt mind so much but he is in a class so I feel I need to do something.
One more example- he loves the button for the windows in the car and he was holding it down the other morning, I told him he could only do it for a couple more blocks and then it had to go up, he said nope! We pull into work and I tell him to let go of the button so I can roll the window up. He kept saying no, so I had Anyssa grab him so I could roll it up quick. He started yelling and screaming, I told her to jump out of the car quick because he was starting to swing at her. By the time I got to his side, he had wdged himself down behind my seat and was hanging onto the bar that adjusts the seat. I literally could not get him out. He was screaming window the whole time.
Help?!?!?!
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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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??
The picture word schedual should help alot.
He needs to see* the change happening before it happeneds.
At that age they are also growing ya know, and getting more independent. He just needs help expressing it. Try giving him 2 choices, he can hold this car toy or this book but no more car buttons it is not a choice. He will tantrum and carry on. That is part of him learning his boundries.
Steven my son gets aggressive he is 10 and has super human strenght when he is "MAD" .
He follows directions well , but when he is sick or has a headach something is hurting.
He gets increased aggresion.
I have to figure out what it is thats wrong he can not tell me YET. :)
Pictures, even a timer if needed. a daily schedual.
Morning routine schedual.
If he is talking in ways that bother u like the 3rd person maybe it is just he can not say it all but the pictures will help alot!!