Comments on: New Year, New Behavior http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/ Beyond ABA, after OT . . . what now? Sat, 12 May 2012 16:16:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Commencement http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-70741 Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Commencement Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:06:19 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-70741 [...] with the bullying he endured. After a year and a half of homeschooling, he would tell me that he wanted to try some medication that would help him to regulate his behavior so that he could go back to regular school, because he [...] [...] with the bullying he endured. After a year and a half of homeschooling, he would tell me that he wanted to try some medication that would help him to regulate his behavior so that he could go back to regular school, because he [...]

]]> By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » A Letter to My Son on His Eighth Grade Graduation http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-9676 Teen Autism » Blog Archive » A Letter to My Son on His Eighth Grade Graduation Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:48:25 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-9676 [...] to go back there, so that you could graduate with your peers. Five months ago, you told me that you wanted to try some medication that would help regulate your behavior so that you could go back to the middle school. We did, and [...] [...] to go back there, so that you could graduate with your peers. Five months ago, you told me that you wanted to try some medication that would help regulate your behavior so that you could go back to the middle school. We did, and [...]

]]> By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Be Positive http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-5175 Teen Autism » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Be Positive Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:35:49 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-5175 [...] last week came on me like a truck. Granted, I had a lot on my plate with being nervous about Nigel going back to regular school and Aidan’s mystery ailment. But I allowed that anxiety to infect other areas of my life that [...] [...] last week came on me like a truck. Granted, I had a lot on my plate with being nervous about Nigel going back to regular school and Aidan’s mystery ailment. But I allowed that anxiety to infect other areas of my life that [...]

]]> By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » New Year, New Behavior, Part 5 http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-4734 Teen Autism » Blog Archive » New Year, New Behavior, Part 5 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:10:57 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-4734 [...] it’s the second week of March. At least this year, anyway. That’s when he will be starting back at the middle school for the last three months of eighth grade. The details will be hammered out at his IEP meeting [...] [...] it’s the second week of March. At least this year, anyway. That’s when he will be starting back at the middle school for the last three months of eighth grade. The details will be hammered out at his IEP meeting [...]

]]> By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Changes http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-3335 Teen Autism » Blog Archive » Changes Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:33:41 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-3335 [...] him, and just when I started to feel like I was doing okay with it, Nigel announced that he wants to go back to regular school. I’m not too surprised, actually. He is a social, extroverted person, [...] [...] him, and just when I started to feel like I was doing okay with it, Nigel announced that he wants to go back to regular school. I’m not too surprised, actually. He is a social, extroverted person, [...]

]]> By: Tanya Savko http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 Tanya Savko Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:07:28 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-2286 Everyone, thanks so much for your suggestions and especially for your empathy. It is so appreciated. I'll write an update after the doctor appointment. Everyone, thanks so much for your suggestions and especially for your empathy. It is so appreciated. I’ll write an update after the doctor appointment.

]]> By: Sarah Woods http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-2277 Sarah Woods Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:54:14 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-2277 My daughter is very similar. I don't know where you live, but if there is a Sudbury School nearby, run, don't walk for an admissions interview. Public Schools can't compete with the environment - just perfect for kids like ours. www.sudval.org My daughter is very similar. I don’t know where you live, but if there is a Sudbury School nearby, run, don’t walk for an admissions interview. Public Schools can’t compete with the environment – just perfect for kids like ours.

http://www.sudval.org

]]> By: Becky http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-2270 Becky Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:22:29 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-2270 I wish you great success at the doctors office. My guy is 7 almost 8 and is also and extroverted Autistic. Your Nigel reminds me of my Josh. You give me such hope for the future. I than you for that. I wish you great success at the doctors office. My guy is 7 almost 8 and is also and extroverted Autistic. Your Nigel reminds me of my Josh. You give me such hope for the future. I than you for that.

]]> By: mama mara http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-2269 mama mara Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:52:05 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-2269 We've had a <i>little</i> luck with Guanfacine, a med that was originally created for controlling blood pressure. It somehow tamps down that "fight or flight" response a little bit for kids on the spectrum. It's a relatively benign med overall, and it can take the edge off for someone whose anger can spike suddenly. Otherwise, is he motivated enough to do some cognitive/behavioral therapy work to deal with his reactions? I keep hoping for the day that Rocky will want to do the work, but he doesn't care if people are disturbed by his outbursts. Keep us posted. We’ve had a little luck with Guanfacine, a med that was originally created for controlling blood pressure. It somehow tamps down that “fight or flight” response a little bit for kids on the spectrum. It’s a relatively benign med overall, and it can take the edge off for someone whose anger can spike suddenly.

Otherwise, is he motivated enough to do some cognitive/behavioral therapy work to deal with his reactions? I keep hoping for the day that Rocky will want to do the work, but he doesn’t care if people are disturbed by his outbursts.

Keep us posted.

]]> By: Em http://teenautism.com/2009/01/04/new-year-new-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-2266 Em Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:03:10 +0000 http://teenautism.com/?p=230#comment-2266 Son18 has suffered so many times just so the bullies could have fun teasing. But he wants so much to fit in and have friends. It is a double-edged sword and it breaks my heart at times to know he wants it so badly and his struggles get in his way. Son18 has suffered so many times just so the bullies could have fun teasing. But he wants so much to fit in and have friends. It is a double-edged sword and it breaks my heart at times to know he wants it so badly and his struggles get in his way.

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