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<blockquote data-quote="good vibes" data-source="post: 758956" data-attributes="member: 26113"><p>Hi Heather. I’m curious what the evaluator had to say about the behavior issues? It sounds like Oppositional Defiance Disorder. At the very start of this chain, you noted that you thought the issue was not related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often entails a lack of empathy and I think you’ll find that the behavior and the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are related.</p><p></p><p>You’re doing the right thing with drug therapy for the underlying ADHD. I hope it helps. If there are still serious issues, you may want to ask about additional medications for ‘autistic irritability’. No one wants to drug a 6 year old, but if the situation isn’t addressed, it may get worse and a low dose of risperidone could help with calming him.</p><p></p><p>Is the Occupational Therapist (OT) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? The contributor above is quite correct; autistic kids often don’t respond to traditional punishments. They might not understand the cause and effect and may respond better when good behavior is praised and bad behaviour is handled with lighter sanctions.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever had a cat and tried to punish her, she likely perceived you as being mean. You need to be creative in training them. Forgive the comparison but the autistic brain can be similar; your son may react to discipline by upping the ante and the punishment can be counter productive. Cause and effect can be elusive and CBT therapy can be more effective than traditional discipline.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. You may feel alone and helpless, but you are a great parent. Good on you that you have spent all this time on trying to find solutions for your son. Things are going to be ok.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="good vibes, post: 758956, member: 26113"] Hi Heather. I’m curious what the evaluator had to say about the behavior issues? It sounds like Oppositional Defiance Disorder. At the very start of this chain, you noted that you thought the issue was not related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often entails a lack of empathy and I think you’ll find that the behavior and the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are related. You’re doing the right thing with drug therapy for the underlying ADHD. I hope it helps. If there are still serious issues, you may want to ask about additional medications for ‘autistic irritability’. No one wants to drug a 6 year old, but if the situation isn’t addressed, it may get worse and a low dose of risperidone could help with calming him. Is the Occupational Therapist (OT) using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? The contributor above is quite correct; autistic kids often don’t respond to traditional punishments. They might not understand the cause and effect and may respond better when good behavior is praised and bad behaviour is handled with lighter sanctions. If you’ve ever had a cat and tried to punish her, she likely perceived you as being mean. You need to be creative in training them. Forgive the comparison but the autistic brain can be similar; your son may react to discipline by upping the ante and the punishment can be counter productive. Cause and effect can be elusive and CBT therapy can be more effective than traditional discipline. Good luck. You may feel alone and helpless, but you are a great parent. Good on you that you have spent all this time on trying to find solutions for your son. Things are going to be ok. [/QUOTE]
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