Behavior Issues

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on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:

} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that

would do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will

definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more

scars. he legs looked like a mess.

Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,

I invariably just scratched the skin *around* them raw.

If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\

Willa

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Thanks, I will do that and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: I'd check out OCD. Obsessions are, basically, thoughts. Compulsions are actions. Actions that the person really has no control over. Hand washing, humming, saying certain things in a certain order, touching things. Picking, perhaps? I'd google "OCD Picking scabs". Keep us posted. RobinRose <beachbodytan2002 > wrote: Robin, I'm not that familiar with sensory or OCD. I know I would need to look into that again. I am clueless as to why he will pick his scabs till it bleeds and continues. I'm more concerned about infections then scars. which should I check out first? sensory, O.T. or OCD?. thanks Rose and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs > wrote: Rose. Is he being treated for OCD? Isn't "picking" part of that? RobinMims Batts <mimsnj > wrote: Rose How about putting some cool bandaids on the

scars? The printed ones are expensive, but if you can convince your son that they're cool to keep on, maybe that would be worth the expense? Maybe there's some other activity he could do that involves a similar movement. I'm thinking peeling stickers or window clings. I remember puzzles I used to get for the kids. There were sticky pieces and you would put them together to make a puzzle. They also make sticker books that you can collect stickers. Some of them are vinyl so the stickers can be moved around. Just brainstorming...... MimsRose <beachbodytan2002 > wrote: Ruthie, I very much so believe what you said about replacing a bad behavior with a good one. but I'm still trying to figure out what to replace this: { my son will

pick his scabs even when bleeding or well into the healing stage }. what would that be replace with? yes, I explained about infections & scars, but that doesn't have the same impact with him as it does with me. I would like to start with something before the nicer weather starts and all those bug bites attack. any suggestions would be great... *smile*. RoseBRYAN DOLEZAL <DOLEZAL123msn> wrote: Therapy, therapy, therapy, and picking your battles; set ONE GOAL at a time, and work on that but most of us on here will tell you we can 'end' or demish certain behaviors, but it needs replaced with something else....so, for head banging, make that your one goal (nothing else child does of these 'odd behaviors' matters to you, just head banging; then, help child to find something else to do (I

would look it up and see what need that is meeting).........it can be done but it is very challenging and hard work; and, you must decide whom this is for, you or the child? Some autisitic adults HAVE TO DO THESE things to live their lives (or at least that is my understanding) so some severe may need to do this; perhaps it is NOT changeable either. I have never had a headbanger past toddler years; what we did was a spanking once and said do not ever, ever bang your head when you are mad, ever again; that is dangerous...that was the end of it; we have had to replace toe biting (to the point of numerous nail removals, infections, etc., etc.,; this son took 3 years and no longer does it OR fingers; he has other new things now though, so they are meeting THEIR needs by doing it, so you have to replace it (or they will on their own, so if you want a say in it being something positive (or tolerable, or safer) then you must give them the

'replacement.' Again, I would make sure (ask a sensory professional / O.T.) if your choice will help whatever your current goal is, or ask them what to do to start with to end it / what to replace it with..................Hope that helps SOME. Ruthie Dolezal From: chsmith1108 Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:59:31 +0000Subject: ( ) Behavior Issues I've just joined this group. I have a 6 yr old boy & 4 yr old girl both with Asperger's. How do you mom's handle the odd behavior that your children exhibit? My son bangs his head on objects, hits himself & others, clinches his teeth, bangs & breaks his toys & seems very angry all the time. My daughter hits, bites, kicks, screams, kisses everything, licks

people & objects, eats everything little enough to put in her mouth. Are these behaviors normal for AS children? Both of my children were dianosised with AS in 2007. They were previously dianosised with PDD & sensory intergation. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.

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WOW Willa, I didn't think so many people experienced this problem. Willa Hunt <willaful@...> wrote: on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that would do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more scars. he legs looked like a mess.Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,I invariably just scratched the skin

*around* them raw.If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\Willa

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My 18 year old son has been doing this for years and has craters on his behind. We have had to worry about infections, etc. He will go around saying he likes to drink his blood. I don't know if it is a sensory thing or an anxiety thing, but lotions and such have helped in the past (when it is itchy rash). Mosquito bites- good luck. It is the scabs that bug my son (no pun intended), not so much the bite itself.

Jean

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WOW Willa,

I didn't think so many people experienced this problem. Willa Hunt <willafularmory> wrote:

on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that would do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more scars. he legs looked like a mess.Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,I invariably just scratched the skin *around* them raw.If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\Willa

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As a child I remember continually being yelled at to not pick my scabs. I couldn't help it. There was a compulsion to pick off anything that was pickable. Sometimes too the scabs would itch as they were healing and that intesified the compulsion that "it had to go." As I got older the bandaids would help remind me not to pick. I even use them to this day as a reminder if I have to. I had a mole removed off my arm several weeks ago and when the scab started itching I had to put a bandaid on it to keep my fingers off of it. I don't know if this helps you all at all.Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: WOW Willa, I didn't think so many people experienced this problem. Willa Hunt <willafularmory> wrote: on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that would do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more scars. he legs looked like a mess.Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,I invariably just scratched the skin *around* them raw.If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\Willa You rock. That's why

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Awesome; we thought that was just our son, and that it was part of perhaps mental illness, as we could never figure out why he wants to 'suck blood' and such; we are NOT alone??? WOW.....that is helpful and enlightening; being a diabetic now, he just licks his finger when he is done (saves us a lot of money on paper, napkins, tissues, toilet paper that way, I guess---he goes test 10 times a day average-----so, my positive for the day, how 'rich' I am 'cuz he loves to just lick the blood........now, if I could just take THAT to the bank....LOL Ruthie

From: jmckim4184@...Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:55:20 -0400Subject: Re: ( ) Behavior Issues

My 18 year old son has been doing this for years and has craters on his behind. We have had to worry about infections, etc. He will go around saying he likes to drink his blood. I don't know if it is a sensory thing or an anxiety thing, but lotions and such have helped in the past (when it is itchy rash). Mosquito bites- good luck. It is the scabs that bug my son (no pun intended), not so much the bite itself.

Jean

In a message dated 4/3/2008 6:58:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes:

WOW Willa,

I didn't think so many people experienced this problem. Willa Hunt <willafularmory> wrote:

on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that would do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more scars. he legs looked like a mess.Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,I invariably just scratched the skin *around* them raw.If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\Willa

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OMG!! I thought my son was the only one that says he likes to drink his blood!! Wow.. that was one thing that I won't discuss with anyone that we know personally. It just sounds wayyyyy too out there, if you know what I mean! jmckim4184@... wrote: My 18 year old son has been doing this for years and has craters on his behind. We have had to worry about infections, etc. He will go around saying he likes to drink his blood. I don't

know if it is a sensory thing or an anxiety thing, but lotions and such have helped in the past (when it is itchy rash). Mosquito bites- good luck. It is the scabs that bug my son (no pun intended), not so much the bite itself. In a message dated 4/3/2008 6:58:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, beachbodytan2002 writes: WOW Willa, I didn't think so many people experienced this problem. Willa Hunt <willafularmory> wrote: on Nov 30, 6:12pm, Rose wrote:} another person suggested the bandaids last summer. I didn't think that would

do any good because he could just take the band aid off. But I will definitely try it this time. I don't want him to get an infection and more scars. he legs looked like a mess.Be careful... I have a problem with scratching and when I tried band-aids,I invariably just scratched the skin *around* them raw.If you come up with a solution, please let me know. :-\Willa You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. Planning your summer road trip?

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Rose,

My DS had to lick or put everything in his mouth. He also was

contantly touching, rubbing or picking at something. He has sensory

issues and he is a sensory seeker (constantly needing sensory

input). We replaces the licking with chewing gum and chewing on a

straw. We replaced touching with a squishy ball and OT putty (like

playdoh). We worked with school to do the same thing at school and

at home. It took awhile, but both are much better.

Sandy

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> Ruthie,

> I very much so believe what you said about replacing a bad

behavior with a good one. but I'm still trying to figure out what to

replace this: { my son will pick his scabs even when bleeding or well

into the healing stage }. what would that be replace with?

> yes, I explained about infections & scars, but that doesn't have

the same impact with him as it does with me. I would like to start

with something before the nicer weather starts and all those bug

bites attack. any suggestions would be great... *smile*.

> Rose

>

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Sandy - chewing gum works well with him to keep him from being so annoying 'verbally'. the squishy ball helps him keep his busy hands on that instead of poking others. also, both keep him calm. the picking his scabs I noticed is during idle time like watching TV or even while doing homework " when he's thinking ". His hands start picking and he doesn't notice the blood. its great the school is working with you with those concerns. as for my son, the school will say, its not interfering with his school work. so, they don't need to " fix " it. I also noticed he will stick his pencil through his pants and make holes in them. I'll send him to school with a new pair or pants, and he'll come home with holes in them. So keeping his hands busy doing something like that squishy ball is great. OH, he loves putty... he loves making things with it. clay, putty, mud or even that sand that you can

mold. he can stay with that for hours.Roseshaoyang071700 <b.degraff@...> wrote: Rose,My DS had to lick or put everything in his mouth. He also was contantly touching, rubbing or picking at something. He has sensory issues and he is a sensory seeker (constantly needing sensory input). We replaces the licking with chewing gum and chewing on a straw. We replaced touching with a squishy ball and OT putty (like playdoh). We worked with school to do the same thing at school and at home. It took

awhile, but both are much better.Sandy>> Ruthie,> I very much so believe what you said about replacing a bad behavior with a good one. but I'm still trying to figure out what to replace this: { my son will pick his scabs even when bleeding or well into the healing stage }. what would that be replace with?> yes, I explained about infections & scars, but that doesn't have the same impact with him as it does with me. I would like to start with something before the nicer weather starts and all those bug bites attack. any suggestions would be great... *smile*.> Rose>

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