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My daughter (16) has been handling puberty better than my son (19) who has gotten more aggressive and secretive - especially when he is uncomfortable about his sexuality (i.e. when he is around girls… read more
I have a 11 year old was on abilify was doing great but the dr took him off due to weight gain. He is now on latuda. His behavior is getting worse. He has been in the hospital twice for a big meltdown when we are out. He gets upset over little things like a tv being changed in a restaurant. He goes from 0 to 50 in seconds. Don’t know what to do. Last time his eyes were dilated during the meltdown. Has anyone have a increase in behavior on this medicine
He is in aba five days a week and three… read more
I have tried Latuda. My son is 19. He was extremely aggressive, hitting himself and others. It’s been two weeks and he’s starting to calm down. However I’m noticing more OCD and anxiety now.
My daughter recently was discharged from an inpatient facility, they put her on chlozapine because of her increased aggression. The weekly blood draws were difficult, we had them come to the house… read more
My oldest son has become more aggressive the past two weeks and wonder if the change would help aggression. He currently takes 10 ml/day.
My son is taking Quillivant XR 5 ml/day. He started at 2 ml and we have been increasing the dosage. We were getting good results with no aggressive behavior at first, but in the last couple of weeks… read more
Melatonin
I would seek the advice of a professional physician. There is no known side effects of melatonin — although it has to be prescribed where I live for children, it isn't an over-the-counter option.
My… read more
I have job and Care Home Staff to look after son and take him out. Medicine - grateful for all family to have their own medicine and son to have his as well
I’m grateful for the school and church we attend ! JAYLIAH lives church and is a member of the Usher Board
My son is 5 and has issues with being aggressive toward other children his age and younger. What has helped your child to overcome aggression with peers?
Hi there
The first thing I would do is to try to figure out what he’s trying to communicate. Our babies use their behavior either to resist or request something. This is especially true when they… read more
@A MyAutismTeam Member yes i'm aware that its for depression/anxiety. MD informed me that aggression and OCD can be linked to anxiety so thats why she recommended it but i am not seeing any change… read more
his frustration usually occurs when he cannot get what he wants or cannot get his way on things. ignoring him makes him more aggressive and would often times turns his aggression to others. what is the best way to reduce this aggression
thanks for the tip, i will try first and then schedule. he has a daily schedule of activities. i will try to incorporate 'first, then' card.
Hello Melissa, you are in good company. I would suggest calling an IEP and requesting a behavior assessment. With the assessment results, they can provide services from a school behaviorist.