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Normal Behavior for Austic Child?
My five year old son is autistic. Lately, he has been hitting, throwing, pushing, biting, and scratching me or anyone else who is trying to discipline him. He especially likes to hurt his little sister and laughs when he hurts her. Even his best friend does not want to play with him any more. Is this normal behavior for an austic child? How can I help him learn not to do these things? No punishment I give him works.
I would like to know what the " normal" weight, age, height, ext. is for a 13 yr. old boy. I'm doing a report ( based on " normal" child behavior) at Forest Park Community College, in St. Louis, Missouri. Could you please help me on this topic that I'm currently struggling with.
Respectfully,
Me
Respectfully,
Me
I would like to know what the " normal" weight, age, height, ext. is for a 13 yr. old boy. I'm doing a report ( based on " normal" child behavior) at Forest Park Community College, in St. Louis, Missouri. Could you please help me on this topic that I'm currently struggling with.
Respectfully,
Nicholas W. Mertz
Respectfully,
Nicholas W. Mertz
I would like to know what the " normal" weight, age, height, ext. is for a 13 yr. old boy. I'm doing a report ( based on " normal" child behavior) at Forest Park Community College, in St. Louis, Missouri. Could you please help me on this topic that I'm currently struggling with.
Respectfully,
Nicholas W. Mertz
Respectfully,
Nicholas W. Mertz
Hi
My son (now 5 and a half) started out just like that. I immediately secrched for answers and help for him. he had diagnosis after diagnosis until finally we realized (the phsyciatrist realized) that my son is High fuctioning Autistic but he also falls well into the aspergers catagory. This explains aggressive behavior and defiancey. Thing for him are getting better slowly but every day is a new challenge with him.
We have found meds to be somewhat beneficial but School is still a major problem. Like your son, he is very physical with his sister and his peers but, he never physically lashes out at me.
His teacher are at a loss and are often afraid of him. The other children ridicule him, so a major behavior modification program has been implimented at home. You must be FIRM yet VERY loving.
Do not yell and scream and especially do not slap this will only add fuel to the fire . With my son I find that if I come down to his level and talk very calmly (as hard as it may be at the time) he seems to calm down and listen. This isn't 100% successful but it has helped prevent many many rage outbursts.
Try to keep his home life as serene and stable as possible. This will help prevent temper or rage outbusts and keep your family life more at peace. Always try to look ahead... If you have to go grocery shopping and he must come, try to remember things that have triggered him in the past and try your best to avoid those situations. I have tried practise shopping trips... meaning I'll go to the store for 5 minutes with him the next time make it 10 minutes see how long he can handle it and expand on that each time . The same goes with sitting at a desk undisrupted doing basic tasks ei. writting name, drawing pictures etc. everyday I try to push him to sit a little longer and focus at the task at hand. This is very trying even without outside influences, but school starts in Sept. grade one for him and I want him as prepared as possible.
In regards to school, be as open and honest with your sons school as so they can impliment their own programs to help him SUCCEED! There are many programs out there to help your little guy and although you may get a lot of run around, you will eventually find the right help for him.
Good luck
Be STRONG
and always remember that under all of that aggressive behavior and defiance, all of the confused reactions to normal life happening there is a beautiful little boy who is struggling as much as you, if not more so. If you ever need to talk you can get me at Divalatina_73@yahoo adn yes I have messenger too.
TAKE CARE
My son (now 5 and a half) started out just like that. I immediately secrched for answers and help for him. he had diagnosis after diagnosis until finally we realized (the phsyciatrist realized) that my son is High fuctioning Autistic but he also falls well into the aspergers catagory. This explains aggressive behavior and defiancey. Thing for him are getting better slowly but every day is a new challenge with him.
We have found meds to be somewhat beneficial but School is still a major problem. Like your son, he is very physical with his sister and his peers but, he never physically lashes out at me.
His teacher are at a loss and are often afraid of him. The other children ridicule him, so a major behavior modification program has been implimented at home. You must be FIRM yet VERY loving.
Do not yell and scream and especially do not slap this will only add fuel to the fire . With my son I find that if I come down to his level and talk very calmly (as hard as it may be at the time) he seems to calm down and listen. This isn't 100% successful but it has helped prevent many many rage outbursts.
Try to keep his home life as serene and stable as possible. This will help prevent temper or rage outbusts and keep your family life more at peace. Always try to look ahead... If you have to go grocery shopping and he must come, try to remember things that have triggered him in the past and try your best to avoid those situations. I have tried practise shopping trips... meaning I'll go to the store for 5 minutes with him the next time make it 10 minutes see how long he can handle it and expand on that each time . The same goes with sitting at a desk undisrupted doing basic tasks ei. writting name, drawing pictures etc. everyday I try to push him to sit a little longer and focus at the task at hand. This is very trying even without outside influences, but school starts in Sept. grade one for him and I want him as prepared as possible.
In regards to school, be as open and honest with your sons school as so they can impliment their own programs to help him SUCCEED! There are many programs out there to help your little guy and although you may get a lot of run around, you will eventually find the right help for him.
Good luck
Be STRONG
and always remember that under all of that aggressive behavior and defiance, all of the confused reactions to normal life happening there is a beautiful little boy who is struggling as much as you, if not more so. If you ever need to talk you can get me at Divalatina_73@yahoo adn yes I have messenger too.
TAKE CARE
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Aggressive behavior is not always part of the profile in a child who is autistic, but it is not rare either. Generally a combination of behavior management and medication is recommended to address such aggression. If your son is already treated by a child psychiatrist, consult with him/her about the aggressive behavior and any medication adjustments that can be instituted to handle it. Time out immediately upon the appearance of any aggression will be a cornerstone of any behavioral approach to the behavior. Consult with a behavioral specialist or a pediatric mental health clinician for specific advice on how to implement the intervention. Useful guidelines can be located in Lynn Clark's book titled SOS: Help for Parents.
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