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Catatonia in Autism

swoo11

Hi - Im desperate!!!

I cannot find any info or support groups that can help me. My son is 17 and steadily increasing his Catatonic behaviours. He is on an medication that I dont think is helping but the alternatives are frightening. ECT or benzo???? meds - I believe these are very addictive and the ECT is something I really dont want!! Has anyone any experience they can share?? It may get to the point where he has to live away as we are struggling.

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  • Hi swoo11.  I'm sorry to hear about your son.  It must be very difficult for all of you.  I presume a psych has suggested benzos or ect?  Also has it been ruled out that the meds he's on at present aren't contributing to his condition?  Have a look at the Research Autism website if you haven't already.  It's where they check out "treatments" for autism, anything from pharmaceuticals to massage + things in between are there.  They have a rating system, altho there's a waiting list as it takes time to check everything properly.  ECT can help some people who are depressed when other treatments have failed but it does have a "bad reputation" from the past.  I can understand why you'd want to avoid it for your son.  Has he managed to say anything about his condition to you or his Dr?  

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  • Hi swoo11.  I'm sorry to hear about your son.  It must be very difficult for all of you.  I presume a psych has suggested benzos or ect?  Also has it been ruled out that the meds he's on at present aren't contributing to his condition?  Have a look at the Research Autism website if you haven't already.  It's where they check out "treatments" for autism, anything from pharmaceuticals to massage + things in between are there.  They have a rating system, altho there's a waiting list as it takes time to check everything properly.  ECT can help some people who are depressed when other treatments have failed but it does have a "bad reputation" from the past.  I can understand why you'd want to avoid it for your son.  Has he managed to say anything about his condition to you or his Dr?  

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