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MrsS80

Hi all, I've not posted before, but could really do with some help and or advice. Our daughter is 5 with ASD & Moderate Developmental Delay. Her behaviour is getting really difficult and it's causing huge issues between myself & my Husband. She wants me in the room with her at all times, I can't even go to the toilet without her screaming & shouting for me, and me being able to leave the house without her is a no go. We have a Son too, he's 12, her behaviour is having a huge affect on him, he barely speaks & very rarely even tries to interact with her. How my Husband & I are still together I really don't know. 

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  • Hello MrsS80 and welcome to posting!  I hope you will find this community helpful and supportive.  I am sorry your family is having such a difficult time.  As you already know, people on the autism spectrum can often display behaviour that may be challenging. There will generally be a reason for this and it is important to try and understand the trigger for the behaviour when developing strategies.  You may find it helpful to see the following link for more information on behaviour and strategies:
     
    Or you may want to seek professional support regarding the behaviour. You can search for professionals in your area on the Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx 
     
    Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area, if you would like to call.
     
    The Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 9am -3pm on 0808 800 4104.
     
    Please see the following link for further information: 
     
    I hope this helps with working out next steps for your family.
     
    Regards,
     
    Heather - Mod
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  • Hello MrsS80 and welcome to posting!  I hope you will find this community helpful and supportive.  I am sorry your family is having such a difficult time.  As you already know, people on the autism spectrum can often display behaviour that may be challenging. There will generally be a reason for this and it is important to try and understand the trigger for the behaviour when developing strategies.  You may find it helpful to see the following link for more information on behaviour and strategies:
     
    Or you may want to seek professional support regarding the behaviour. You can search for professionals in your area on the Autism Services Directory: www.autism.org.uk/directory.aspx 
     
    Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area, if you would like to call.
     
    The Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm and Friday 9am -3pm on 0808 800 4104.
     
    Please see the following link for further information: 
     
    I hope this helps with working out next steps for your family.
     
    Regards,
     
    Heather - Mod
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