total break down

[melc]

wow, this is really nice . now i have a place were i can vent ,cry, or laugh.because i know my sons speech therapist doesn't want me to call her on a Sunday morning cry because i cant understand him. (how awful is that.) Haden is 23 month's old and has been diagnosed with autism but they keep telling me it's on the lower spectrum of the scale,but days like to day when he cant even communicate simple things like what or how much of something he wants is when it gets to be a little much and i just have to go to my bathroom and cry, because at this point he has stared his 15min. screaming and cry fits where you can't calm him.all i want is to be able to understand my beautiful child! so please if anyone can share some ideas on what i can try please let me know.                                                              

                                                                             thanks

[pictsiemom]

Mar. 18, 2007 at 5:20 PM

I wish I had some advice - but I will be a shoulder to cry on!

Hang in there.

[Tiffalado]

Mar. 18, 2007 at 10:35 PM

First of all, it's GOOD to cry. It's better than to keep it in. Count your blessings on what you DO have which is a great li'l guy. 2nd of all, that's GREAT that he was dx early enough to start on any therapy/interventions that will benefit him from this day fwd. My son might be mild to mod. autistic and was dx kind of late at age 3. There will be ups/downs thru this journey, but keep your head high and chin up. I've got some blogs up that I've been encouraging friends/family/whomever to read b/c we're (parents of special needs children) are NOT alone. We're here and here to support one another.

Best to you always,

~Tiffany 

[twinsasdpdd]

Mar. 18, 2007 at 10:36 PM

Hello there, I just wanted to say that its okay. You will get through it. I have twins that have been diagnose with autism/pdd. They are two identical handsome little men. We knew that something was wrong when they didn't start talking until they were 19 months. We thought that it was a twin thing. We found out differently and it was heart breaking, but on the other hand they're still our little angles that god sent from up above.

I can tell you that getting your son into a special needs school asp will be great for him. Also another thing I can tell you is that putting him on a schedule will help out alot. Also try the picture therapy. What I mean by that is to lable everything in your house and have pictures to show him of what he might be wanting or where he is going. Like if you are going to a friends house for dinner. Have a picture to show him where you all are going.... this might help you out. It works good for us. But just remember every child is different.... I hope I helped you out. Feel free to send me messages. I would be glad to chat with you.... Thanks for your time... and good luck with your son...

God is the answer,

twinsasdpdd

[shadd]

Mar. 19, 2007 at 12:43 PM

Hi,

I still have days like that, with the meltdowns- My son will be 3 in April, he was diagnosised when he was 2 1/2.  One day at a time.  I find since we started everything he can communicate a little bit better but it's still harrd.  I always say he had his meltdown then I go have mine.

How is he communicating?  Can he point to pic's  One thing that I have found helpful

is I have a visual schedule, sometimes it works.  There is another First and then visual.  Pick your Speech therapist brain.  Also does he have any therapy yet?

I hear you-i feel for you-i wish I had the answers.. I pray every nite for Strength, guidance, and more patience!  Take care.  Charleen

[Melon]

Apr. 25, 2007 at 10:07 AM

Hi, Im new here.  I would like to introduce myself.  I am Elaine and I am a grandma.  I know this is for moms but I couldn't help myself ...I am looking for help for my daughter who has no computer.  She has two beautiful children.  Her first is fine..no problems...but her baby is autistic....He is now 3 and has been is special school for a year but doesn't sleep.  Does anyone else have this problem? 

How does anyone sleep?  She is a single parent which makes this worst.  They don't want her son in school unless he has slept.  Soooooo he dont' go half the time.  That don't help him.  He just said ma ma for the first time...and stopped.   He said hi hi hi...but don't no more either.  This is just lately.  There don't seem to be any support groups locally for her and Im sure she needs something.  Any ideas?

You all are special people.  You have to handle so much.  GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

 

 

 

 

[meleisha]

May. 11, 2007 at 11:08 PM Hi I'm from Thomasville,GA and my son is 10 years old with a severe case of A.D.H.D. He was tested for Autism a few years back and they said he is on a scale that is mild-moderate. He was doing well with his speech until about 2 and then he began to just revert back to the baby stage. He was and still is out of control with his behavior. He has been on 13 different meds and in all kinds of therapy sessions. He sees a Physciatris (FORGIVE THE SPELLING)and a speech therapist because he talks very slow and he stutters a lot. I love him and he is a hand full though. I will keep you in my prayers.