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Psychologist??

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Hi,

I need some advice - my autistic 9 year old son was diagnosed a year ago but despite adapting to him and trying things recommended to us we are having continued behavioural issues.

1. Most days he says he wants to die and gets knives (blunt) from our kitchen.

2. He hits every day either his dad or little sister when he gets angry.

3. He refuses to do anything new despite preparing him.

4. If we say he can’t do something he shouts that we don’t care or love him.

This is really impacting our family life - I wondered if a psychologist would help? He has previously had some Camhs sessions which didn’t really help so currently is not seeing anyone professionally.

thanks

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  • Former Member
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    In regards to your son feeling loved would it help to analyse what goes on in his week in regards to praise and acceptance. Such as how many times you, dad and sis tell him his behaviour is amazing, how much he brings to the family etc compared to how many time you express frustration, disappointment, a desire for him to change? Is he not getting enough positive re-enforcement re the feelings of not being loved and cared for?

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    In regards to your son feeling loved would it help to analyse what goes on in his week in regards to praise and acceptance. Such as how many times you, dad and sis tell him his behaviour is amazing, how much he brings to the family etc compared to how many time you express frustration, disappointment, a desire for him to change? Is he not getting enough positive re-enforcement re the feelings of not being loved and cared for?

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