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Hi, I know this sounds a little obvious, but have you asked him why he's doing it? with regards being alone and going upstairs my son is very similar so I've got a set of plastic draws downstairs in the kitchen-right next to the front room, it took a while but he will now go into the kitchen to get some fresh clothes if he has an ''accident''

ahh I understand now, thanks I hate not knowing things

Hi, I don't know anyone with Tourettes and I'm ashamed to say I don't know very much about the condition, only what I've seen on television so I have a couple of questions: The first is, from what I've seen on television people with tourettes have a uncontrolable tendancy to shout things out, on television these are always swear words---is this so or might someone with tourettes shout ''Apple'' for example? The second question really relates to the first, if people with tourettes do only shout swear words then why?---not why do they shout, I understand that's part of the condition but why swear words?

I have to say he is very much ''the glass is half empty'' sort of person anyway

that's really useful, I have to admit he doesn't have a statement, I've broached the subject in the past with the SENCO but she said she didn't feel we need to be looking at that yet although I was going to push a bit harder in the next school year (year 6) as preparation for secondary school as I do have serious concerns in that area

Hi, thanks for replying, he is avoiding being in class, he has a strong dislike of school, he is a very isolated person having no friends and being constantly teased he seems to prefer being on his own and he's worked out a perfect way to get out of being in class and being alone

Hi, I really don't know what to do, my 10 year old son has ASD and also enuresis, with regard to the enuresis he has a letter in place at school from the hospital advising that when he says he needs to go to the toilet he should be allowed to go straight away ie not wait 5 mins--the school has complied with this but, and heres the problem, my son goes into lessons and after a while says he needs to go toilet, he then stays in the toilet for the rest of the lesson.

my son, aged 10 who normally complains about everything and usually doesn't play or mix with his peers cos they ''irritate him with their immaturity'' actually had a snowball fight with a boy visiting next door today, I was stunned, I felt really guilty when I had to call him in for his dinner (5 times!!) and even after he wanted to go back out to see if the boy was still outside (he wasn't--just as well it was dark by then)

thanks Kathryn, you answered a question I've been hunting for an answer for the past two hours, now I can sleep thanks again

Hi,sorry to jump in, I've been awarded carers allowance starting next week although I'm awaiting a letter to let me know if they owe me any backdated money, what I want to know though is, how often is it paid, weekly? two weekly? monthly? I 've hunted online and can't find it anywhere only that there's a weekly amount but the DLA say that also and they pay monthly

Hi, most of the questions I cannot help with but as far as your mum goes I think you should try to have a manly talk with her basically saying that although you're nervous you have learn to deal with things in your own way and that of course you understand that she's just trying to protect you--it won't stop her worrying though it's very difficult to be a mum and put your faith in all the things you've instilled in your child over the years even if they don't have ASD. With the doctors, take my approach, ask questions, if any of them say things you don't understand keep asking until you do, doctors are there to provide you with a service and just like you wouldn't go into a shop and hand your wallet over because you don't know how much something costs you shouldn't be expected to 'hand over your body' without knowing exactly what they will be doing--most doctors will explain things to you properly but like I said, if you don't understand, or you're worried about something they've said ask them to clarify--don't be afraid of them, they're only people. Food, you can eat sandwiches, fruit ect... that've been brought in for you but you'll need to let the doctors know you are eating. I wish you the very best of luck, sorry I couldn't be more help but above all remember you are in control of what happens to your body so ask ask ask

Hi There, don't quote me on this but I'd interpret it as meaning they can stop her from leaving even if it is her will to leave, if this wasn't in place and the hospital kept her against her will I imagine this would be similar to a hostage situtation (sounds dramatic but all a hostage is, is someone who's held against their will) anyways I wouldn't be overly worried, chat to the hospital doctors to find out all the ins and outs---I could be completly off key so it's better to check it out with the professionals

silly question I know but has he had his hearing checked?

all I can do is send you a hug <'> try and remember the good times, talk to family members about good times they remember, I know your emotions are raw at the moment but talking will help

Hi there, I think you should contact the hospital and ask them the questions and also mention that you don't feel he needs to attend a specialist, only they know the condition of your sons eyes.