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asd and adhd can be a very explosive combo cant it...... i wonder what set him off in the taxi? it must have been something.....do you think that his meds need reviewing? el has to have a change in dose every so often as she grows and her metabolism chnages with it....

nice one!!!! i dont know kettering tho so cant advise on where you could stay.....

done!

what a nightmare, i do really feel for you its so hard when your child is in a state like this, and with you being poorly it just makes everything so exhausting <'> would you be able to go and see them at short notice if they had a cancellation? it might be worth telling them if you can.....

aw chic! sending you a big hug <'> it just all gets claustrophobic sometimes doesnt it!!!! the behaviour and inclusion team sent a lovely woman round to mine every week to work on anger management with el. they didnt think that it was worth doing out of the home as they felt that el would only use the techniques in outside situations....but as it happened, el was completely unable to deal with her anger problems, it was far too raw for her and ended up stressing her out in a big way. the psyche ended up prescribing meds for el's stress levels and this was the only thing that has worked....now that her stress levels are much lower ( ) she is more able to cope with everyday life....and the odd change in routine here and there. i hope that the info is helpful to you and your son, i found el's violence one of the hardest things to cope with, especially when you are on your own with them. <'>

you are seriously addicted!!! is there a support group for this kind of thing?

well done!!!!

i'm reading "martian in the playground" at the mo and its really good, i got it out of the library. temple grandin's books are good too, and tony attwood....

Hi! el went on concerta first and she started on the 18mg, she was a horror! so then they upped it to 36 and she was a lot better for a while, but she got very stressed and nervy and depressed. her sleeping and eating was getting worse too and she was losing her concentration. i must point out tho that she was NOT getting adequate support at school......so she came off it.....and then went on to strattera.....which didnt work. after that el refused meds for several months...... then big problems at school and i was fighting to get her statemented. the head paed came to a meeting at school and he asked el to try equasym and she has had good results on that, it wears off earlier than concerta so her sleeping and eating is a lot better. it can be very tricky getting meds right especailly when they have both asd and adhd.....i think its a good idea to try a meds change when they are at home cos you can monitor them a lot better.

have you been in touch with parent partnership? i found them really helpful when i was having problems with the school...also am reading "martian in the playground" and it explains school life and problems really well, as its written by an aspie and has got loads of great stuff in there......

a friend of ours taught el to lick and i was not happy about it..... but i cant remember what i did to stop it....i think she just got bored with it one day.....

hello! <'>

oh chic! <'> <'> <'>

el's school wouldnt admit they were having problems with el until it got to epic proportions....

<'> hopefully now he has been arrested that might cure him of his obsession......well you can live in hope.....

oh chic, can the housing give you somewhere else to move to as you dont even feel relaxed in your own home now and thats terrible! <'>

oh chic what a nightmare, but i hope that it finally gets you some support <'>

oh no, let us know what they have to say at parent's evening.....

<'> hope you are having a better day today!

hello! <'>

<'> <'> <'> aw chic! i hope you can get some help with the sleeping problems, it does make everything fifty times harder when you are worn out, hopefully when communication improves with your little one his tantrums will reduce as you might be able to figure out what his stressors are.

oh no i remember this well with ellie, sorry have no advice but sending you a <'>

thats great news about the statement!!! hope things improve school wise, i know it really made a big difference with ellie! i cant get on either sometimes, then it seems like loads has happened!

this must be awful for you all, i would be on the phone to alder hey asap..... <'>

aw chic what a nightmare you are having trying to sort it out for him!!! am sending you a really big hug and loads of positive vibes, you have done your best, i hope that it goes well tomoro! well done for not ripping that bloke's head off i think i wouldnt have been so discreet....