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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Medication for AS? |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 24 Jan 2012, 9:05 am
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| Medications aren't going to help with any ASD symptoms other than (possibly) extreme irritability/agitation. When someone with an ASD is given medication, it should be for treating comorbid disorders, such as OCD, bipolar disorder, etc. For instance, I take OCD medication, but it doesn't affect my ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Medication for AS? |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2012, 10:40 pm
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| This is probably a stupid question but did you take your child to a psychologist(who then referred you to a psychiatrist) or a psychiatrist? The reason I ask, was that I would think a psychologist (who cannot prescribe meds) would be more likely to suggest non-med options. We took him to a child ps... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Medication for AS? |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 22 Jan 2012, 9:36 pm
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| Thanks for the input. I really appreciate the time everyone is taking to answer. We have only had his diagnosis for just over 2 weeks. This is truly all so overwhelming and it helps to see what works for some and works for others. My son's co-morbid conditions are SID & ODD. Right now, I only gi... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Ideas for helping my 6 y/o AS sone transition to/from school |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 9:12 pm
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Replies: 14
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| Took me forever to find this article again! I thought this was a great help in understanding the confusion a kid on the spectrum feels when their markers that order their day aren't discovered and respected: http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_tantrums_autism.html great info! thanks... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Medication for AS? |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 9:07 pm
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| I think my biggest concern is that he was literally just diagnosed. We don't see OT until 2/16. The waiting list for a developmental pediatrician is over a year. I don't want someone throwing medication at him. I do not takes meds lightly, so it really frightened me. He was boderline AS on one test ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Ideas for helping my 6 y/o AS sone transition to/from school |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 2:14 pm
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| Well why does he hate putting his clothes on? are they uncomfortable or is it difficult for him to dress himself?........If the clothes are uncomfortable have you thought of maybe trying to find him more comfortable clothes? sometimes sensory issues can make some clothes uncomfortable. Otherwise if... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Medication for AS? |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 9:19 am
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| My son was recently diagnosed, so this is new to me. I didn't realize AS was something you medicated. Our psychologist recommended Risperdal (off label) to help with his anger. Well, after researching that drug, I'm fairly certain I don't want to come anywhere near it. I'd much rather help him with ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Ideas for helping my 6 y/o AS sone transition to/from school |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 20 Jan 2012, 9:09 am
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Thanks for the input everyone!
We are slowly coming up with a morning routine based on responses from this thread. I hope to have a good one by next week. I will tackle the coming home routine next. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Ideas for helping my 6 y/o AS sone transition to/from school |
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Posted: 15 Jan 2012, 11:59 am
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| My 6 y/o son was recently diagnosed with Asperger's, SPD/SID, and ODD. We haven't started occupational therapy or any therapy yet and I could use some advice to get us through. We are really struggling with our morning routine. I let him pick it out and it worked well for one day. Every other day ha... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi! New/intro - my 6.5 y/o son dx with AS, SPD, ODD |
| happyhippiemama |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2012, 12:55 pm
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| Hello Alicia, I have two with ASD; 16yo and 9yo; repetitive behaviors, temper/rage, and social delay are major problems with 9yo; he's in private school and on meds and has gone from failing first grade to straight As in 4th grade. Therapy, the right school and structure really work for us. \ So ni... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi! New/intro - my 6.5 y/o son dx with AS, SPD, ODD |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2012, 9:21 am
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| Hi, I am Alicia. My son, Harrison, 6.5, was diagnosed with Aspergers, Sensory Integration Disorder and Oppositional Defiance Disorder this past week. He is an awesome kid. Super smart. Very kind. Right now he is really into power rangers, robot and cowboys. He loves movies, reading, legos, writing s... |
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