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My autistic daughter is 26 and lives at home with my husband and I. She has sudden mood swings, anger and at times aggression. Recently behaviors has become more profound. Will act out in crowds , when this use to not be the case..the only 2 caregivers we have have recently admitted that they are "scared of her". The only med she takes is clonazepam 1 mg as needed. Has anyone had this experience with their adult child? Can you recommend… read more
posted 9 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
from what I understand (not an expert)Clonazepam is for anxiety...not a mood stabilizer. You can google for a list of stronger anti-anxiety… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
My daughter is younger, 15, but she had a lot of those same issues but they are not as bad now. We have been to several different… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thanks you for your input. Do you mind telling me what mood stabilizer med she is taking? We have tried resperidal in the past but it seemed… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Lamotrigine. I am trying to wean her off now and see how it goes.
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Have you looked at PANDAS? is this a sudden onset of OCD, aggression and anxiety? Research that and see if it applies to your situation (see… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thank you! Her aggression is not a new onset, just seems to be worse. Never heard of PANDAS. Read up on it..very informative.
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
The klonopin is a good start but she may need to be on an antipsychotic, as well. Risperdal, while not for everyone, is the most widely… read more
posted 9 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I am also experiencing this with an 8y/o. Do either of your children have a coexisting diagnosis that would cause these behaviors? Were there… read more
posted 8 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Autism spectrum and sensory issues tend to contribute to a lot of behaviors. Overstimulation can lead to "staring" episodes and if… read more
posted 8 months ago
