Desperate for Advice

[Ste]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to site and desperate for any advice at all.

 

We have been referred by CAMHs to a speech and language therapist as they think there is a possibility that my son is on the autistic spectrum.

 

I have very little knowledge and have been researching like mad but to be honest I don’t know what to think hence this post. I have enclosed some info below to try and give an idea about history which led to CAMH’s.

 

My son is 5 nearly 6 we've been having difficulties since he was about 2. He was at a private nursery since 4 1/2 months, he was referred for SENCO (area not nursery as they couldn’t manage) action at aged two due to his behavioural outbursts normally unprovoked (they said) in which he mainly physically attacked staff, obsessive with certain colours (only having the pink plate for example), could not take turns, would only let certain staff members do nappy/toilet routine etc. Always had to be the leader in the line etc etc.

 

They believed it was all behavioural and put processes in place to try and work through this such as visual timetables, the removal of his favourite colours etc, although they did help the problems never really went away.

 

A lot of the time he could not/would not join in with activities, if they left the nursery the staff would normally have to call the manager to collect him again as they couldn't control him, or he refused to join in such as dance classes and would prefer to clean with the staff.

 

He has always viewed things 'out of the box' as I always say (insisting a sand castle bucket was a hat not a bucket and wearing it as a hat with the handle underneath the chin) I could go on with these kind of examples and to be honest I never thought to much about these examples until recently, I just saw them as funny little ways but now I find myself questioning this.

 

Once he was due to start reception at primary school a really good transition plan was put in place as we are all very aware that he does not/can not handle change, things seemed to go well, there were a few minor teething problems but nothing to serious. His school report showed he was doing well and stated his behaviour had improved throughout the year and his SENCO action had reduced to cause for concern.

 

Since July his Dad has had to work away Monday – Friday (back Friday night till Mon morn early hours) leaving me to cope on my own it was difficult but we seemed to be ok until September hit and he went into year 1. His behaviour started to go down hill fast and started to be very violent towards me but when I approached school about the problems I was having, they appeared shocked as he seemed ok at school.

 

I went to my GP for help and I suspected ADHD (my brother has ADHD and ODD) and I was referred to CAMHs. We’ve had 2-assessment so far and now referred again as start of post.

 

His behaviour has deteriorated so much now I’m barely coping, he is physically attacking me morning and night, hitting, biting, screaming, spitting. He refuses to go to school he just says he hates it but cannot tell me why apart from the classroom itself! The smallest thing sends him a complete tantrum which I can’t seem to calm him down for hours. He refuses to talk to anyone he just shuts down and won’t talk, just makes noises. (my doctor stated that she hadn’t seen anything like it in 16-years!!!)

 

He is destroying everything in his path, his room, the lounge; he’s throwing drinks and food on the floor. I’m constantly in tears; I’m black & blue with where he has attacked me. He doesn’t care when I breakdown in tears he just tells me to stop crying or sssh!

 

I’m constantly late for work and now missing important meetings as I can’t get him to school. He is sorry once he has calmed down, he tells me he loves me and when calm he is very loving but still cannot tell me what’s wrong.

 

I could go on and on and on ………….

 

Can anyone please offer any advice to stop me from losing my mind????

 

I would also like to say that he is a very clever, loving, funny and wonderful child who I completely adore and would do anything for; I just feel he’s slipping away from me at the moment and I don’t know how to help him.

 

If you have questions then please feel free to ask.

 

Thank you

[Bluesbreaker]

Firstly, Don't panic! worst thing to do, I know it's hard not to but honestly, panicking gets you more in a tiswas!

 

Can I ask If your diagnosis application/routine is going in for just ADHD? because it may be worth asking the GP if it's possible to start thr Diagnosis procedure for autism/asperger's syndrome?

 

Also can I ask how good your son's speach is and whether there are any problems or he was a late starter with talking.

 

Many thanks and the other guys and gals' will help too, your in good hands, together we have god knows how many years experiance with stuff relating to ASD and AS.

 

Bruce.

[KezT]

Although the problem is the behaviour, what you need to do is try to work out what is triggering the behaviour so that you can find ways to stop it before it get's to that horrendous "I can't cope" point....

 

In most children, and certainly in ASD children, the bad behaviour is often a result of anxiety and/or stress - it was explained to me thus:

 

Imagine you are starting a new job, in a role you've never done, and a place you've never worked before. Think how you feel on tht day, how stressed, anxious and jittery - then remember that is the base level an ASD child is probably living at It seems like it only takes a tiny little thing to send them over the edge, because they ARE so near the edge al the time.

 

The question you need to ask as the parent, is what kind of things make that edge come closer? It may well be sensory stuff (light/colour/noise/touch), or situations (crowds/being asked questions/having to make decions or choices), or perceptions of his responsibilities/expectations (how he should react/act/behave) or any combination or something completely different.....

 

I know that's not a lot of help, but every child is different. Many ASD people dislike supermarkets - they are very noisy, bright, smelly and crowded places where you are expected to follow all sorts of rules and make all sorts of choices!

 

I can't say I've found all the answers (I wish) but life at home has certainly calmed down since we discovered that our son is hypersensitive to base sounds and to touch - a light brush past feels to him like he is being sqeezed tightly, so anywhere crowded is absolutely out!

 

Plus you can use all the normal parentig techniques of rewarding the good behaviour and punishing the bad - just make sure your rewards and punishments actually mean something to your child! Mine thinks that being kept in for playtime is a reward

 

Read as much as yu can manage about ASDs - even if it doesn't sem to apply at the moment, or if you don't understand much, it may make more sense as time goes on. If you do get a dx, I would highly recomend the Early Bird Plus course too.

[JsMum]

What support does your son recieve in school, you say they have reduced his support, what support was it that he was recieving, there is also obvously a change with your husband working away five days a week and obvously this is placing all responisbility on you for the main chunk of the week, is there any way of getting in any further support for you at home, childcare ect...

 

It does make me rather paranoid that the school are suggesting all is fine at school with the level difficulties he presented in nursery and reception and all of a sudden in yr one he is some what cured, yet surprisingly your struggling at home I would investigate to see how true the schools opinions are, especially in light that CAMHS now consider your son has need within the Autistic Spectrum.

 

I would defo contact National Autistic Society to go throw your concerns and they may be able to adivise you further on Private or NHS assessments and just generally support you throw the early stages of assessment and diagnosis of Autism as that in itself is very stressful.

 

It does sound like you definatly need more practicle support at home and I wondered if you have family/ or the finance to look at providing extra care support for your son for a short period until your sons development is more understood and diagnosed.

 

I do really feel for you, it sounds very difficult time for you right now, but dont give up, and dont take any of the behaviours/actions that your son displays personally, he needs help and support what ever it is he has, and you are the best advacote your son needs right now, so just keep strong and keep going, you have by the sounds of it gone throw a lot.

 

I recommend you also look at contacting your local ASD parent Support Group toox

 

JsMumx

Edited November 29, 2010 by JsMum

[KezT]

I suppose I ought to point out that if you feel you can not cope, you should contact your local social services.

 

In theory they can provide support both practical and emotional, as well as commission reports etc. They may even pay for some of what is needed

 

It never worked for me - when I called them in tears they couldn't even be bothered to follow it up, and when I chased they just shrugged their shoulders but in theory they are there for you - and TBH, it does depend on where you are and who you talk to......

[justine1]

Hi

 

Welcome to the forum <'> I got two boys with ASD and two without.

 

I have to say I dont agree fully with Js mum in that I think children do change over time and their needs in school can change.So although your son needed help when he was at nursery there may be a good reason why he doesnt need it now, thats not to say he doesnt need help he may do, however its important to remember that ASD is one of a few development disorders and he may have improved due to the help he received at the time.

 

With regards to his violence/lashing out at home. Firstly it appears from your post this is a new thing as he said he was fine until school started.It could be that although his father started working away from July he would have been on summer holiday shortly there after, now he has returned to school the change may be more noticeable. In other words the routine may be different to how it was over summer regardless of whether dad was there, he may have assumed dad would no longer work away when he returned to school, he is still young so may be hard for him to have understood this.

 

Also what do you do when he lashes out? Do you impose sanctions/ discipline him in some way and explain why he is wrong? That may sound silly but I know from experiece it works, and maybe if you are not consistent it maybe backfiring.

 

Don't get me wrong your son may have ASD and in my case Sam(7) behaves very well at home and is not so well behaved at school and Dan(4) is the opposite, saying that none of my boys have hit me before.

I hope you get some help soon <'>

[Ste]

Hi, thanks for all your posts and it's made for interesting reading, i strongly disagree with one though.

 

i believed ADHD may be present (as i said my brother has this) but it is the doctor and camhs that thought there may be a possibility otherwise, to be honest i have very little understanding of the autistic spectrum despite my research.

 

i do discipline, we use reward charts and i take away things for inappropriate behaviour (he does not play with toys despite having a room full, his only interest is computers and football cards), the degree of agressive & violent behaviour has certainly been a new thing that appears linked to school (although again they say everything is fine)as at the weekend he is much happier and calmer.

 

i do have good support from Family (mine & husbands)my sister comes around a lot to help out as well as doing my washing etc if i'm having a particularly tough day, my dad picks him up from school once a week and has him for tea, plus if he's done well during the week he goes to his for a few hours on a Sat (which he loves). i've also been working through the triple P positive parenting as well. The agression is not just directed at me, my sister and my dad also witness this at times.

 

i must say though that tonight he has been an utter dream, polite, helpful, laughing & joking - no idea what makes tonight different to any other.

[Ste]

sorry i meant to say that speech is very well developed, not late and Area SENCO (when at nursery) commented that he had the most extended vocab of any 4-year old she had met.

[KezT]

i must say though that tonight he has been an utter dream, polite, helpful, laughing & joking - no idea what makes tonight different to any other.

 

I know he is only 5, but it might be worth trying to ask him Obviously phrase it simply, but ask what made him good today,and if he remains calm, you can also try asking what made him so cross when X incident happened.

 

Might also be worth dad taking him aside on Saturday & talking through the new working hours, and ask if he has any worries/questions etc....

[Ste]

hi, i have tried this before but he normally just says i don't know but i will defo try again.

 

me & dad have also thought about taking him for the weekend to where dad works and showing him exactly what dad is doing and make it a sort of fun weekend away, not sure but it may help him understand and worth a try.

[JsMum]

Ste "His behaviour has deteriorated so much now I’m barely coping, he is physically attacking me morning and night, hitting, biting, screaming, spitting. He refuses to go to school he just says he hates it but cannot tell me why apart from the classroom itself! The smallest thing sends him a complete tantrum which I can’t seem to calm him down for hours. He refuses to talk to anyone he just shuts down and won’t talk, just makes noises. (my doctor stated that she hadn’t seen anything like it in 16-years!!!)He is destroying everything in his path, his room, the lounge; he’s throwing drinks and food on the floor. I’m constantly in tears; I’m black & blue with where he has attacked me. He doesn’t care when I breakdown in tears he just tells me to stop crying or sssh![/i]I’m constantly late for work and now missing important meetings as I can’t get him to school. He is sorry once he has calmed down, he tells me he loves me and when calm he is very loving but still cannot tell me what’s wrong.

 

I could go on and on and on …………." personally I would put all this in writing and send it to your sons SENCO, they have to at least be aware of his deteriation at home.

 

Justine1 has a point to the fact the school may of withdrawn the support because of progress but what is clear is that your situation hasnt improved at home and the SENCO needs to be aware of the cituation and the pressure you are under. then cc it to your sons Doctor at least then you have vioced your concerns.

 

I also know that schools can also withdraw special needs funding just to save enough for a new tennis court or what ever else they have there eye on, Js needs are significant but he didnt get a statement until 8yrs old, if I knew then what I know now, things would of been a lot different the day J stepped one foot into mainstream setting and he is in specialist education now, but in the early days school tried to suggest J was fine, he was far from fine, and he paid the price in emotional and mental health needs, so just want you to be alert to the way that some schools try and present the situation at school. sometimes there not fine, there suffering in silence, which then presents with a hidden difficulty.

 

As with the Triple p, I have also done this course and it had to be massively modified to meet my sons needs as it wasnt the stepping stones (children with additonal needs) and my one to one practioner praised me for my efforts in supporting J, it was an insightful course but it didnt really change anything, I benefited the most as I gained a councillor really in the name of the practioner who facilitated the course.

 

Did you have to watch the Australian Parenting sanarios on a DVD, they made me and the practioner giggle.

 

I recommend you try and attend a Help programme from NAS, there a day course full of helpful stratagies and further support.

 

My feeling is, this is a school issue and wonder actuatlly could your son be bullied?

 

If he is such a good verbal communicater at four years old then why is he so uncapable of talking and sharing his feelings and shuts down?

 

I would defo write all your concerns and send it to your school senco, LEA special needs manager and GP.

 

 

It is very possive that you have family there to support you, your Dad sounds very caring and understanding, and Im sure your son gets a lot out of spending his saturdays with his grandpa.

 

JsMumx

Edited November 29, 2010 by JsMum

[Sally44]

Does he have any sensory issues ie. appearing over or under sensitive to things.

Can you cut, wash, comb his hair; cut nails.

Is he okay with clothes tags and seams on socks (or new shoes), or does he complain of them.

Is he fascinated with anything ie. shiny things, mirrors, bits of fluff or would he pick an eyelash off your face.

Does he cover his ears when you put the vaccum cleaner on or appear deaf when you call him name if watching TV or absorbed in a puzzle etc.

Can you get him to leave a TV programme half way through, or do you run your life around when the programme finishes.

Can he eat a variety of food or does he complain of the taste, smell or texture of food. Does he say food is hot when it isn't etc.

Is his co-ordination and balance good. Can he ride a 2 wheel scooter and a bike. Can he run as fast as his friends. Does he appear floppy or tired, or is he always active and jumping around.

Does he memorise dialogue from TV or use TV phrases in his speech. Is his voice tone and accent noticeably different.

Would he be upset if you moved his furniture around in his room, or dyed your hair etc.

When you go out in the car, does he insist on taking the same routes to the same shops.

Does he appear over sensitive to slight touch or a slight scratch and then appears not to feel injuries that would be painful.

 

 

What is his social interaction like with his peer group.

[JsMum]

What about getting him to draw his feelings, or thoughts, maybe this could be another way he could express his feelings?

 

Colours are very revealing to feelings and emotions, so it could be a good intercepter to fathem what could be going on for him inside his feelings and emotions.

 

I am a firm believer that behaviour is a form of communication when words are too difficult to describe and express.

 

Here is a booklet on Challenging behaviour here.

 

http://www.cafamily.org.uk/pdfs/behaviour.pdf

 

 

Also if you believe what the school are saying in that there really is no problems at school but the problems are at home this is an interesting article.

 

http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/understanding-behaviour/behaviour-common-questions-answered/different-behaviour-between-school-and-home.aspx

 

 

JsMum

Edited November 29, 2010 by JsMum

[Ste]

Hi Sally

 

please see response below:

 

hi these are a lot of questions so I’ve tried to respond to each one individually.

 

Does he have any sensory issues ie. Appearing over or under sensitive to things. – honestly not sure, he dislikes loud noises such as music at parties (weddings for example) and will ask me to tell them to turn it down.

 

Can you cut, wash, comb his hair; cut nails.- yes to all of these but he bites finger and toe nails and he much prefers to wash his own hair, hates me to do it.

 

Is he okay with clothes tags and seams on socks (or new shoes), or does he complain of them. – he hates tags, normally have to cut them off or he will pull them off, he says the ones on his clothes are itchy??, daily complains of socks not being right and will shout at me they’re not right, sometimes have to take them off and on several times before he’s happy, new shoes he always say they hurt but I always get from Clarks so I know they fit right, again I have to put on and off several times or adjust straps several times.

 

Is he fascinated with anything ie. shiny things, mirrors, bits of fluff or would he pick an eyelash off your face. - can’t say I’ve noticed too much but now you’ve asked I’ll keep any eye on him.

 

Does he cover his ears when you put the vaccum cleaner on or appear deaf when you call him name if watching TV or absorbed in a puzzle etc.- covers ears when someone shouts and shouts at me when hoover on, I have to repeatedly call him if watching tv, playstation, games consoles.

 

Can you get him to leave a TV programme half way through, or do you run your life around when the programme finishes.- I can only get him to leave a programme if I promise to record it, and he has to see that I do (thank goodness for sky plus).

 

Can he eat a variety of food or does he complain of the taste, smell or texture of food. Does he say food is hot when it isn't etc.- yes to all, he smells new food then refuses to try or takes the smallest nibble and quickly says I don’t like it. Yes complains of food to hot when I don’t see the problem, I tell him to blow it.

 

Is his co-ordination and balance good. Can he ride a 2 wheel scooter and a bike. Can he run as fast as his friends. Does he appear floppy or tired, or is he always active and jumping around. - It took a long time to get him to peddle a bike he would normally push with feet on the floor. He can ride a bike with stabilisers now but he's not good on grass or up and down curbs etc. He can run very fast but will tumble over, he gets really upset by this, I’ve told him to try and slow down but he says how can I if I’m playing tag (which I couldn’t answer, just told him to be careful), he’s also not very good at catching (but saying that neither am i), he's very active jumping about a lot, over furniture and climbs everything.

 

Does he memorise dialogue from TV or use TV phrases in his speech. Is his voice tone and accent noticeably different. – He does use dialogue from tv and phrases, I’ve tried to explain that we do not repeat everything from tv! I’ve not noticed anything different with tone of speech though.

 

Would he be upset if you moved his furniture around in his room, or dyed your hair etc. - not ever moved furniture, he hated my hair when I changed it (I went from blonde to brunette and he said I looked stupid), I had a st tropez a while ago and he refused to come near me, telling me to have a bath and get the paint off, he also hated it when we changed our car, he kept saying he wanted the red one back.

 

When you go out in the car, does he insist on taking the same routes to the same shops.- not that I’ve noticed but he knows the way to certain places such as grandads, when we drive that route he will say are we going to granddads, not noticed anything other than this though.

 

Does he appear over sensitive to slight touch or a slight scratch and then appears not to feel injuries that would be painful. - yes! He will scream the place down at the slightest graze when in the shower for example and I have no idea why when it really can be the smallest of nicks but he doesn’t cry very often if he bangs his head for example.

 

I don’t see him at school with his friends so cannot accurately comment, but I know he can be rough in play and has to be reminded to be gentle, he gets on well with older boys from what I’ve seen. He has a best friend at school that is lovely and my son adores him (at birthday parties will sit next to and put arm around for example). Younger children he is fine if he feels he is in charge for example but will then take away a toy from a baby as he had it first.

 

I hope this helps.

[Ste]

JsMum

 

The child advocate at school is going to try the picture drawing (she went on a course), the article you included the link for was really interesting as we all refer to him behabiour as Jekyll & Hyde so thanks for that. School did make him feeling cards but that hasn' worked at all!

[av16]

He sounds very similar to my DS -he was initially assessed at 6 for ADHD but was fine at school so was referred for ASD assessment. Was diagnosed AS at 8. He was ok at school - a few odd things, he used to get very upset if he couldn't do something and would then 'switch off' and refused to do anything but most of the time (as he was quite bright) he was ok. The problems came when he moved into the juniors.

 

One thing to think about for your DS is the change from Reception- very play based probably, to the more structured day in yr 1. This may be why he is bringing home his stress and acting up at home. He may be finding life a lot more complicated at school and working so hard to fit in, do what's right etc. that when he gets home he lets it all out.

 

I did ask my son recently if he could remember how he was and if he knew why, he said he always felt he didn't know what was going on.

 

Just some thoughts for you. Also to let you know that although things can sometimes still be difficult life has improved Take care as it can be exhausting <'>

[Sally44]

Hi Sally

 

please see response below:

 

hi these are a lot of questions so I’ve tried to respond to each one individually.

 

Does he have any sensory issues ie. Appearing over or under sensitive to things. – honestly not sure, he dislikes loud noises such as music at parties (weddings for example) and will ask me to tell them to turn it down.

 

Can you cut, wash, comb his hair; cut nails.- yes to all of these but he bites finger and toe nails and he much prefers to wash his own hair, hates me to do it.

 

Is he okay with clothes tags and seams on socks (or new shoes), or does he complain of them. – he hates tags, normally have to cut them off or he will pull them off, he says the ones on his clothes are itchy??, daily complains of socks not being right and will shout at me they’re not right, sometimes have to take them off and on several times before he’s happy, new shoes he always say they hurt but I always get from Clarks so I know they fit right, again I have to put on and off several times or adjust straps several times.

 

Is he fascinated with anything ie. shiny things, mirrors, bits of fluff or would he pick an eyelash off your face. - can’t say I’ve noticed too much but now you’ve asked I’ll keep any eye on him.

 

Does he cover his ears when you put the vaccum cleaner on or appear deaf when you call him name if watching TV or absorbed in a puzzle etc.- covers ears when someone shouts and shouts at me when hoover on, I have to repeatedly call him if watching tv, playstation, games consoles.

 

Can you get him to leave a TV programme half way through, or do you run your life around when the programme finishes.- I can only get him to leave a programme if I promise to record it, and he has to see that I do (thank goodness for sky plus).

 

Can he eat a variety of food or does he complain of the taste, smell or texture of food. Does he say food is hot when it isn't etc.- yes to all, he smells new food then refuses to try or takes the smallest nibble and quickly says I don’t like it. Yes complains of food to hot when I don’t see the problem, I tell him to blow it.

 

Is his co-ordination and balance good. Can he ride a 2 wheel scooter and a bike. Can he run as fast as his friends. Does he appear floppy or tired, or is he always active and jumping around. - It took a long time to get him to peddle a bike he would normally push with feet on the floor. He can ride a bike with stabilisers now but he's not good on grass or up and down curbs etc. He can run very fast but will tumble over, he gets really upset by this, I’ve told him to try and slow down but he says how can I if I’m playing tag (which I couldn’t answer, just told him to be careful), he’s also not very good at catching (but saying that neither am i), he's very active jumping about a lot, over furniture and climbs everything.

 

Does he memorise dialogue from TV or use TV phrases in his speech. Is his voice tone and accent noticeably different. – He does use dialogue from tv and phrases, I’ve tried to explain that we do not repeat everything from tv! I’ve not noticed anything different with tone of speech though.

 

Would he be upset if you moved his furniture around in his room, or dyed your hair etc. - not ever moved furniture, he hated my hair when I changed it (I went from blonde to brunette and he said I looked stupid), I had a st tropez a while ago and he refused to come near me, telling me to have a bath and get the paint off, he also hated it when we changed our car, he kept saying he wanted the red one back.

 

When you go out in the car, does he insist on taking the same routes to the same shops.- not that I’ve noticed but he knows the way to certain places such as grandads, when we drive that route he will say are we going to granddads, not noticed anything other than this though.

 

Does he appear over sensitive to slight touch or a slight scratch and then appears not to feel injuries that would be painful. - yes! He will scream the place down at the slightest graze when in the shower for example and I have no idea why when it really can be the smallest of nicks but he doesn’t cry very often if he bangs his head for example.

 

I don’t see him at school with his friends so cannot accurately comment, but I know he can be rough in play and has to be reminded to be gentle, he gets on well with older boys from what I’ve seen. He has a best friend at school that is lovely and my son adores him (at birthday parties will sit next to and put arm around for example). Younger children he is fine if he feels he is in charge for example but will then take away a toy from a baby as he had it first.

 

I hope this helps.

 

 

From the things you have said I would print this page off and when you see the Autism Advisory Teacher give her a copy of it. She will know the implication of things you have noted. Also ask how you get a referal to an OT for an assessment of sensory integration disorder. The AAT may know. You may need to go via the Developmental Paediatrician and the GP would refer for this. Or you can get a private OT to assess him. I would definately get on the NHS OT waiting list (which is usually 1-2 years!. In the meantime consider a private OT assessment. I would also recommend a book by Olga Bogdashina called Sensory and Perceptual Differences in Autism and Aspergers. This book has a sensory questionnaire at the back of it that will give you a sensory profile of your child. This book is used by our Autism Outreach department and CAHMS. Sensory issues are common for children with an ASD (don't know about ADHD).

Edited December 1, 2010 by Sally44

[Ste]

thank you for the info i will get the book, we are also seeing the speech therapist tomorrow so i will take your advise and take the print off with me, as i always forget to tell them things when i go.

[westie]

Whatever a child's diagnosis there are a lot of children with ADHD/ ASD who could fit the profile of an "explosive child" - certainly some of the behaviours you describe may fit that. I found it useful when my elder child was a similar age to your boy and def. showed a lot of challenging behaviour.

 

Here are some (possibly!)useful links to information for you or anyone else that may be useful

An excellent book called " The Explosive Child" by Ross W Greene has been recommended by many (I have it and it is very interesting - you can look inside the book and read a bit of the text if you look at the book on the online store AmXXXX as well)

 

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=sdwsPFJdKcEC&dq=what+is+an+explosive+child&source=bl&ots=JkUHnc1-fn&sig=cpXOkCfiSgj4TxHXYmdoPk7XVAw&hl=en&ei=NLz2TL_mN8iKhQfmnqHABQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAzgK

 

 

Below are some more information links about explosive children, including some useful links to tools you can use to look at your childs behaviour and tips to help manage or deal with it.

 

http://www.achangeinthinking.com/PDF/inflexibleexplosivechildren0807.pdf

(this has some good tips at the end)

 

http://thinkkids.org/parents/

http://thinkkids.org/docs/TSI%20brief%2010-09.pdf

 

this explains a bit more about the clinic who developed the approach (where Ross Green worked)

Take care X

[westie]

Also this link to the NAS site, and information about understanding behaviour (you can choose a link to a particular topic, for example challenging behaviour or sleep via this page)could also be of use to you in helping to understand why things might be an issue for your child.

 

http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/understanding-behaviour.aspx

[Ste]

Hi all just wanted to let u know that after today session with speech they are now going to start school assessments which could take until Christmas. I feel this is just the start of a very long process ................................................