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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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  • I would get Dad to take him out for some together time, so he feels special. He sounds unhappy so what that might make him happy? Does he do any physical exercise in clubs such as football, karate, swimming, running, as any excercise helps to lift your mood? If Dad has any hobbies, fishing, or get them to start new hobby together? Give him something he can feel good about. Get them to cook the dinner together, obviously picking whatever is his favourite food, or to cook with you. Take turns cooking with son and daughter?... Start small if he does not like new things, with lots of encouragement and bribery, whatever it takes.

    As others have said, try to focus on the good, even if it is difficult to spot, make sure you notice it and tell him when hes good. I was told praise just putting on one sock even if it took half an hour, rather than complaining he is being too slow getting dressed. He was slightly younger but hope it helps explain what I mean.

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  • I would get Dad to take him out for some together time, so he feels special. He sounds unhappy so what that might make him happy? Does he do any physical exercise in clubs such as football, karate, swimming, running, as any excercise helps to lift your mood? If Dad has any hobbies, fishing, or get them to start new hobby together? Give him something he can feel good about. Get them to cook the dinner together, obviously picking whatever is his favourite food, or to cook with you. Take turns cooking with son and daughter?... Start small if he does not like new things, with lots of encouragement and bribery, whatever it takes.

    As others have said, try to focus on the good, even if it is difficult to spot, make sure you notice it and tell him when hes good. I was told praise just putting on one sock even if it took half an hour, rather than complaining he is being too slow getting dressed. He was slightly younger but hope it helps explain what I mean.

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