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NAS38288
over 5 years ago

Hello,

I'll try and be brief but basically I want to know if my daughters behaviour is worth pursuing, or if I should continue to just 'manage'!

My daughter has received no diagnosis for autism. She is 9 years old.

She has been diagnosed with having a facial Tic.

She is the model student at school and is doing well.  Very academic and very sociable.

At home - she is very difficult.  Always bored, no interests, very fidgety, lack of concentration, grumpy, always wants to be in the same room as me.  No solo playing - will happily play with me or her little sister.  Has to know what is happening and when.  Struggles with 'alone time'.

As she is really good at school and they have no issues, I don't know if I should carry on as we are, although it is difficult at home, we do manage, or if you think I'm causing future problems by not addressing her issues.

It could just be her age, but her behaviour just isn't right.

It's like she's good all day at school, gets home and lets it all out!

She knows she has a facial tic, but that doesn't bother her and so far, her friends haven't commented either.

I'm reluctant to seek advise/help as I don't know if I should make her aware of her behaviour or not - I wouldn't want to make it worse.  I can manage her behaviour, but her dad struggles at times.

I'm sure it's a very mild case, if indeed it is a case of autism at all.

Any advise would be appreciated.  

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  • over 5 years ago

    It sounds like you need some professional help, especially if your husband is struggling.  It might be a good idea to try some counseling to see if she is willing to open up to someone else, it seems like she is good at school then she might feel comfortable talking to someone. She may feel home is a safe place to be herself so her behavior is more extreme then it is at school. After keeping control of her emotions all day she may let it go with once she home.  I can't say if she has ASD or not but from what you said I don't think that would be the best direction at this point. It never hurts to ask for help in understanding our children.  Best of luck :-)

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  • over 5 years ago

    It sounds like you need some professional help, especially if your husband is struggling.  It might be a good idea to try some counseling to see if she is willing to open up to someone else, it seems like she is good at school then she might feel comfortable talking to someone. She may feel home is a safe place to be herself so her behavior is more extreme then it is at school. After keeping control of her emotions all day she may let it go with once she home.  I can't say if she has ASD or not but from what you said I don't think that would be the best direction at this point. It never hurts to ask for help in understanding our children.  Best of luck :-)

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