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Help wanted regarding Residential Care for Autistic kids

Charu

Hi, I'm new to the forum and am looking for some advice as I'm completely lost.

I'm a single mum, my son (6) was diagnosed was High Functioning Autism around 2 years ago.

I am finding it very difficult to handle my son on my own.  I suffer from Epilepsy and sometimes have absence seizures. I have to feed my son, as he cannot feed himself and he is unable to get toilet trained. I don’t mind doing any of this for my son but feel it’s getting too much. As my son’s growing older he’s getting more and more difficult to handle. He gets very angry when I don’t listen to him or give him what he wants. He starts to scream, throw stuff about and stamp his feet.  It’s difficult to calm him down afterwards.

I’ve heard about Residential School’s that help kids with Autism around the clock 24/7. They take in children with special needs and they help them according to their individual need. Because of my own medical condition and personal situation I am forced to think of other options.

I was wondering, has anyone heard about these schools or had any personal experience with them? I would really appreciate any kind of feedback or help someone can provide in regards to these special care residential schools for kids with autism.

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  • Hi Crystal, sorry I haven’t been in touch. Thanks for all the info you gave me about Residential School’s. Abhi goes to a school for special kids with Autism & Aspergers. They give him 1 to 1 support but I few Abhi’s not responding to it.  He’s got a Speech & Language Therapist. We’ve tried PEC’s out on him, but he doesn’t use it, he takes us directly to the item he wants. I just had a few more q’s, sorry!  Can you give me an idea of how much these School’s charge? Did it help your son? Did you see any improvements? Also 1 last q, does your son talk? Sorry for the personal q’s.  Abhi doesn’t talk at all, only says 1 or 2 words, “mamma” & “nana” to my mum.  I’m very worried about him, it’s a lot of work to do and I get really stressed out and tired.  My mum helps out a bit too, but she over 60 and needs help herself so I don't want to burden her! Thanks for your help.

    Charu

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  • Hi Crystal, sorry I haven’t been in touch. Thanks for all the info you gave me about Residential School’s. Abhi goes to a school for special kids with Autism & Aspergers. They give him 1 to 1 support but I few Abhi’s not responding to it.  He’s got a Speech & Language Therapist. We’ve tried PEC’s out on him, but he doesn’t use it, he takes us directly to the item he wants. I just had a few more q’s, sorry!  Can you give me an idea of how much these School’s charge? Did it help your son? Did you see any improvements? Also 1 last q, does your son talk? Sorry for the personal q’s.  Abhi doesn’t talk at all, only says 1 or 2 words, “mamma” & “nana” to my mum.  I’m very worried about him, it’s a lot of work to do and I get really stressed out and tired.  My mum helps out a bit too, but she over 60 and needs help herself so I don't want to burden her! Thanks for your help.

    Charu

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