We recently discovered at my sons new school that he benefits amazingly from deep pressure therapy. It helps him curb meltdowns and focus better. I've seen a few online sites with products but they get pretty expensive. He is 13 and wouldn't like a vest or anything noticeable if he used it in public. We really need to find something to use at home because we are still having many meltdowns there.
Swiming. I have twins with sutism and one is soothed from the pressure of having his body submurged in the swing pool. It's amazing how much this has helped him function.
Hello all! I am looking into getting a pressure vest for my 3 year old son. Are all pressure vests created equal? Can anybody tell me what brand to get and which ones to stay away from? Also, any parent that has used one for their child, does it help? My son has a hard time paying attention during his ABA sessions and is always holding his hand in front of his face.....Any other suggestions?! Thank you!!!!
Thanks for your input! Always tough making these types of decisions. :)
My 5 year old used to often put his hands in his mouth, mostly in new situations or when he was asked to do something challenging I think. But about 2 months ago, he started doing it all the time, regardless of the situation. His classmates don't want to be around him. His teacher is always telling him to wash his hands or put hand sanitizer on them. Any advice would be much appreciated.
I’m just now experiencing this with my 2 year old. He has Autism too and don’t know what to do.
HELLO, I HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL. My son is 8, mostly non-verbal, hates doctors and fights them off, they know he's Autistic at the lab, he's supposed to get his blood drawn every three-6 months to test liver and kidney levels since he takes Depakote, but they are never able to get blood from him, even with Ativan given to him an hour before, he won't even let them put a blood pressure cuff on him! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I definitely would look for a children's hospital too. At least at the current place they are familiar with him and he knows the place. If you're able to, maybe offer for him to pick something out at… read more
Autism, We have had to stand outside the last two funerals and now today a wedding due to running away, meltdowns, yelling
Thanks for the notes, appreciate the camaraderie in this situation
My son has Absonce Seizures so his doctor first put him on Zerontin well he was having headaches and stomach aches daily as well as losing 2 pounds in 2 months.His doctor switched him to Depakote which has caused very horrible behavior issues so he was switched back to the Zerontin but for the next 3 days he has be on both meds,I'm just hoping that "my" well behaved son returns after the Depakote is out of his system.Has anyone else had experience with your children not listening being violent… read more
My son is on an ADHD med, Vyvanse. Does anyone have experience using mood stabilizing medication with their children along with Vyvanse or other ADHD meds? How about the addition of blood pressure medication that has been seen to stabilize moodiness caused by ADHD meds?
This is a really good question, I myself take ability for mood and it hasn’t been helping, plus it wakes me up at night a lot. My son is fixing to be 9 and his always had problems with irritability… read more
He will keep food in his mouth for as long as I let him. I try to dig it out after a certain period of time.
@A MyAutismTeam Member I shared a link a while back ago that goes over every single sensory category with ASD/SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Let me see if I can find it. It will help you… read more
But she is gettimg too talk for the bath how can i transititon to showers for her
Thanks everyone I’m going try it
My son is 5.....he has HFA, ADHD combo, SPD, and Pica.....he will use the potty at school but fights at home.....he doesn't mind sitting in soiled or wet pull ups or underwear.....he will go potty if he is changing and has to go.....so now my questions......
How long will this last?
Why doesn't it bother him to be in soiled or wet pull ups or underwear?
Why don't rewards work?
Am I alone in this?
I'm tired of smelling my child in public
My 5 yr old daughter loves My Little Pony (understatement). She has a chromosome duplication that causes all kinds of havoc including autistic behaviours. She will potty on toilet prompted but will… read more