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autism in children

natalie1990

Hello i am new to the group and have been told by CAHMS that it was a good idea for me to sign up and see if anyone else is experiencing the same things as me. My son is nearly 9 and is awaiting a diagnosis for autistic spectrum disorder. 

I have noticed that when my son has had a good day at school his meltdowns when he comes home is alot worse, he becomes very aggitated and volatile, but when he has had a bad day he will have a few outbursts but will just shut himself away. I cant understand it. I just never know what mood to expect from him because he is so tempermental and negative. Anyone else have this problem ?  

  • my son was the same hated non uniform day.

    getting a good paediatrician and child psychologist was what finally made a difference.

  • he likes the routine of school because he knows exactly what is going to happen through out the day. However he does not seem to cope very well in summer holidays and half terms because he is used to being at school. He also does not seem to cope very well with non uniform days especially if they are asked to dress up e.g world book day. He could not bare to dress up because he said everyone will look at him. He has never seemed to enjoy dressing up so i always dread these days at school. He refuses now so i do not make him participate, i let him wear his uniform. 

  • if he is good at school he is holding it all in and being a trooper or a good actor. poor thing.

    when he does meltdown at school he is being his true self as you know and he cant help it its learnign to manage behaviours.

    i took my son out of school so dont have experience of this, but what is his daytime routine like.  ask if he can have quiet time alone to destress.