@A MyAutismTeam Member I am sending Ella's referral paperwork to her pediatrician to sign for ABA services tomorrow. There's a program here where she stays at the cdu for 21 days; They do a complete med was, observe, test, and add what meds are needed, if any and begin the behavioral work. They'll follow her for 90 days after discharge. I can visit anytime 24/7 and, we'll do fam therapy weekly. She is over-identifying w/the dog. If this doesn't work, Bella, the dog has to go.

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Actually ABA therapists would be best for this type of situation. There are ABA's that will come to your home and work one-on-one with them.

My son is 9 & still has some issues with this but with the help of his therapists & OT he is doing better. We don't like it when he runs out in his underpants to get the mail or to see if a friends home or keeps his hand in is pants in public but you just have to keep working with your child. We tell our son do you see mom or dad doing that or going outside in our underwear? Do you see your friend outside in his underwear? He still at times wants to wear a costume & at times will come out of a bathroom with his pants down but he is getting better so that is a plus.

@A MyAutismTeam Member Thank You!! I will definitely be trying this. She has a Scooby-Doo obsession and has always acted like a dog...eats, walks, drinks, and barks like a dog. We got a dog in Nov and she really bonded with her, but, I think she really thinks she is a dog now.

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consistency is key! when she does poop or pee have her clean it up every time. I know it sounds cruel but its behavioral thing now. reward her when she does use the potty every time. As far as self exploration try to have her understand that whatever is happening down there is a private thing and and to address it in the bathroom( so take her to the bathroom every time she reaches down there) and when she is done she can come out. That way you don't hear your self saying stop or no and having no effect. I Understand what your going through our kids test us everyday and know what they can get away with. Don't under estimate her she knows what she is doing.hope this helps:)