Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there, just joined up to this chatline main topic of course being our son Joseph who is now 6 1/2. Still waiting for the 'official' diagnosis from CAHMS, but all his doctors, school and family members have already registered him with Asperger's Syndrome.
He sums the stereotypical image of an Asperkid to a tee, but about 2 weeks ago things seem to have very suddenly changed and we are truly at our wit's end !
His repetition (verbal and physical) is out of control, he insists he can - and has to - do EVERYTHING, from getting himself dressed completely individually; to shutting his car door and strapping himself in at precisely the same time; to opening someone else's clothes draw to get their clothes out for them. It's like talking to a brickwall with hysterical tears; then suddenly like a short circuit - he's back to 'normal' Joesie. This is brand new for us and we really don't know what to do, other than crying in our own room so he can't see.
Is there anyway to help this? How do you reprimand a child like this as we know it's not tantrums?
Thank you xxx
Hi amysahib,
People on the autism spectrum can often display behaviour that may be challenging. There will generally be a reason for this and it is important to try and understand the trigger for the behaviour when developing strategies.
Please see the following link for further information on behaviour and strategies:
http://www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/understanding-behaviour.aspx
You may want to seek professional support regarding the behaviour. You can search for professionals in your area on the Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx
The following link provides information on getting help from social services:
www.autism.org.uk/.../benefits-and-community-care.aspx (Child England and Wales) (Adult England and Wales)
The National Autistic Society also provides services which may be of help: http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services.aspx
Finally, the Autism Helpline can provide information and advice on behaviour and strategies. Please see the following link for further information: http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/advice-and-information-services/autism-helpline/specialist-services.aspx