does my son have mild asbergus

[lotti82]

i am waiting for help from behaviour support my 5 yr old boy has several behavior issues and am wondering what the cause is and  what to do this will give you a rough idea
1.hitting and pushing his sister
2.running of when near roads for his dad
3.bouncing on bed till it breaks
4.weeing on his and his sisters things and his bedroom floor and matress
5.soiling on his floor or in his pants then wiping it on the walls matress and shuving it in toys
6.hitting out at mum and dad
7.refusing to walk when out
8.climbs over gate in night and helps himself to things in cuboards and fridge freezer
plz help what can we do

[William L Holcomb, Ph.D., BCBA]

I recommend that you take your child to your pediatrician and provide him with the information you have listed here (I am sure that your pediatrician will have additional questions for you as well).  What you describe is not typical of children with Asperger’s Disorder, per se, but certainly constitute serious challenging behavior by any child.  If you already have a referral in to your medical and social professionals, you have done the best you can for the time being (you should also continue to work with them for a differential diagnosis if that would aid in accessing services).  Once the behavior support team is involved, I strongly recommend that you work closely with them to develop some behavior plans to increase the appropriate behaviors that you can then reinforce as alternative to the list you have above.  They will no doubt be recommending ways for you to change your child’s behavior for the better.  Although it may be difficult at first, try your best to follow their recommendations and “stick with it”.  Please note: I am not saying follow the advice blindly.  Ask lots of questions, but if the team gives you recommendations for specific procedures that are based on solid principles of applied behavior analysis, it is likely your best option for helping your son.  

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i am waiting for help from behaviour support my 5 yr old boy has several behavior issues and am wondering what the cause is and  what to do this will give you a rough idea
1.hitting and pushing his sister
2.running of when near roads for his dad
3.bouncing on bed till it breaks
4.weeing on his and his sisters things and his bedroom floor and matress
5.soiling on his floor or in his pants then wiping it on the walls matress and shuving it in toys
6.hitting out at mum and dad
7.refusing to walk when out
8.climbs over gate in night and helps himself to things in cuboards and fridge freezer
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by William L Holcomb, Ph.D., BCBA, Oct 18, 2009 02:12AM
To: lotti82
I recommend that you take your child to your pediatrician and provide him with the information you have listed here (I am sure that your pediatrician will have additional questions for you as well).  What you describe is not typical of children with Asperger’s Disorder, per se, but certainly constitute serious challenging behavior by any child.  If you already have a referral in to your medical and social professionals, you have done the best you can for the time being (you should also continue to work with them for a differential diagnosis if that would aid in accessing services).  Once the behavior support team is involved, I strongly recommend that you work closely with them to develop some behavior plans to increase the appropriate behaviors that you can then reinforce as alternative to the list you have above.  They will no doubt be recommending ways for you to change your child’s behavior for the better.  Although it may be difficult at first, try your best to follow their recommendations and “stick with it”.  Please note: I am not saying follow the advice blindly.  Ask lots of questions, but if the team gives you recommendations for specific procedures that are based on solid principles of applied behavior analysis, it is likely your best option for helping your son.  

i have filled a caf form in and the school nurse is working with them to help they have offered the 10 week triple p course to help but i dont feel 10 weeks will resolve the issue do you have any idea what it sounds like and what i can do in the mean time or what steps to take next

[William L Holcomb, Ph.D., BCBA]

I am not familiar with the services available where you are (e.g., I don't know what a "triple p" course is) and therefore am not sure what to recommend beyond what I said above.  I do think it is important to get a qualified behavior analyst familiar with childhood behavior problems working with you as soon as possible, given the bheavior you described above.  Perhaps speaking with your child's school nurse, couselor, or school social worker may put you in contact with professionals who can help.