Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I am mum to a 19 year old autistic adhd child but more body and mind like 8-10 year old and play ages of 4-5 year old she as just been diagnosed with epilepsy to.
She always wants her own way and keeps ontill she gets it if we are in a car and she wants a wee she expects to go right then if tell her to wait she will start crying ect.
She is also disruptive if she knows we are going on a day out or something she don't want to do then she will play up have a melt down so we can't do it
also her Melt downs are really bad crying screaming swearing wishing me dead very rude and saying dirty things Also she will punch her nose until it bleeds
Also obsessed with the dead
Also unless we give her what she wants to do ie her ds she will keep in till she gets it
is is this normal
I'm a adult now and still have meltdowns... it used to help me when I was young to have a plan (itinerary) so I would know exactly what to expect. Seeing pictures of the place we would go visit would help too. If going to new people, have them come and visit you first so everyone can get acquainted on safe ground. Plan toilet visits when you go anywhere. Basically the more structure you give the better things will go. Give praise for good things and don't dwell on mistakes, so your day will be more positive. Good luck