Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I'm a newbie here. I have a 4 yr old son with a recent asd diagnosis. No one believes he has it as he's so good and cute and wonderful etc but ...... at home he's out of control! Iour family is at breaking point and I have no idea where to turn to for help. Any tips would be gratefully received pleeeeeeeeease!!!
Hi Tori,
I'm sorry to hear about the situation your family and you are currently going through.
It may help to contact local support groups, where you can meet others who may be sharing similar experiences.
You may also want to contact your local social services, if you are not already receiving help from them. Please see the following link for further information on getting help from Social Services: http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/benefits-and-community-care/care-and-benefits-for-parents-and-carers/care-support-for-children-with-autism/social-services-getting-help-for-children-england-and-wales.aspx
For information on behaviour and strategies, please see the following link:
http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/understanding-behaviour.aspx
Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area, if you would like to call.
The Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 9am -3pm on 0808 800 4104.
Please see the following link for further information:
http://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/contact.aspx
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask,
Thanks,
Nellie
My daughter (22 now) was quite angelic outside of the home. Never had issues with school never had problems with getting homework done, but at home when she exploded, she was violent. I used to wrap her up like a burrito in a banket with her head poked out of the top until she was calm. She'd often scream for hours and fall asleep. But then it was like it never happened. Higs and kisses and sweet angel again. This did go on into teenage hood except starting around 10 years old she blockade (with her dresser and bed, etc) her room and clean and organize it for most of the day until she was calm then she'd come out and give me a hug and kiss and tell me she loves me back to being sweet again. She did get a bit crazy when hormones hit, but calmed down after about 2 years. Depression was severe.