Re: random aggression

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I found the book (Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments) very

insightful and it provides practical information in dealing with

meltdowns effectively. What stands out in my mind were the three

stages of a meltdown: rumbling, rage, and recovery (all unteachable

moments). I learned the importance of reading the early signs of a

pending meltdown, the rumbling stage, and the importance of defusing

them. It lists the early signs and suggests how to avoid them.

[Guest guest]

I found the book (Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments) very

insightful and it provides practical information in dealing with

meltdowns effectively. What stands out in my mind were the three

stages of a meltdown: rumbling, rage, and recovery (all unteachable

moments). I learned the importance of reading the early signs of a

pending meltdown, the rumbling stage, and the importance of defusing

them. It lists the early signs and suggests how to avoid them.

[Guest guest]

I found the book (Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments) very

insightful and it provides practical information in dealing with

meltdowns effectively. What stands out in my mind were the three

stages of a meltdown: rumbling, rage, and recovery (all unteachable

moments). I learned the importance of reading the early signs of a

pending meltdown, the rumbling stage, and the importance of defusing

them. It lists the early signs and suggests how to avoid them.

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Hi Savi, I also have a 19 year old son with autism, he's non-verbal too. He recently went inpatient for some serious self-abuse issues and was placed on Fazaclo therapy. It DOES require weekly blood tests but it seems to be working for my son. He's even more responsive and does most of his toileting needs by himself. C.savithrikumar2003 <savithrikumar2003@...> wrote: Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have

mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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What is "fAZACLO THERAPY"? Thanks. Lois

Re: random aggression

Hi Savi,

I also have a 19 year old son with autism, he's non-verbal too. He recently went inpatient for some serious self-abuse issues and was placed on Fazaclo therapy. It DOES require weekly blood tests but it seems to be working for my son. He's even more responsive and does most of his toileting needs by himself.

C.savithrikumar2003 <savithrikumar2003 > wrote:

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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What is "fAZACLO THERAPY"? Thanks. Lois

Re: random aggression

Hi Savi,

I also have a 19 year old son with autism, he's non-verbal too. He recently went inpatient for some serious self-abuse issues and was placed on Fazaclo therapy. It DOES require weekly blood tests but it seems to be working for my son. He's even more responsive and does most of his toileting needs by himself.

C.savithrikumar2003 <savithrikumar2003 > wrote:

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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What is "fAZACLO THERAPY"? Thanks. Lois

Re: random aggression

Hi Savi,

I also have a 19 year old son with autism, he's non-verbal too. He recently went inpatient for some serious self-abuse issues and was placed on Fazaclo therapy. It DOES require weekly blood tests but it seems to be working for my son. He's even more responsive and does most of his toileting needs by himself.

C.savithrikumar2003 <savithrikumar2003 > wrote:

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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I have the same question. Pat K

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I have the same question. Pat K

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What about taking something like the 5 point system and adapting it to his level?? The big step to self control IMHO is recognizing those stages in ourselves and having the coping skills( or some of them) to deal with it. I realize he is older but any of the self regulating programs might empower him. I have tons of ideas running around in my head but since I havent even had my morning coffee yet I am not sure how viable they will be..LOL..How about a visual that helps him to "walk and not talk"? meaning to walk away from the stressful situation quietly? I am huge into visuals so I use a card with the numbers 1 thro 5 , as in the 5 point system with 1 representing calm and happy to 5 meaning a total meltdown ....the kids can learn where they fit on the scale and point to it for support when they feel the numbers climbing...OK I am rambling now...hope some of this helps..

May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door.

random aggression

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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What about taking something like the 5 point system and adapting it to his level?? The big step to self control IMHO is recognizing those stages in ourselves and having the coping skills( or some of them) to deal with it. I realize he is older but any of the self regulating programs might empower him. I have tons of ideas running around in my head but since I havent even had my morning coffee yet I am not sure how viable they will be..LOL..How about a visual that helps him to "walk and not talk"? meaning to walk away from the stressful situation quietly? I am huge into visuals so I use a card with the numbers 1 thro 5 , as in the 5 point system with 1 representing calm and happy to 5 meaning a total meltdown ....the kids can learn where they fit on the scale and point to it for support when they feel the numbers climbing...OK I am rambling now...hope some of this helps..

May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door.

random aggression

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

[Guest guest]

What about taking something like the 5 point system and adapting it to his level?? The big step to self control IMHO is recognizing those stages in ourselves and having the coping skills( or some of them) to deal with it. I realize he is older but any of the self regulating programs might empower him. I have tons of ideas running around in my head but since I havent even had my morning coffee yet I am not sure how viable they will be..LOL..How about a visual that helps him to "walk and not talk"? meaning to walk away from the stressful situation quietly? I am huge into visuals so I use a card with the numbers 1 thro 5 , as in the 5 point system with 1 representing calm and happy to 5 meaning a total meltdown ....the kids can learn where they fit on the scale and point to it for support when they feel the numbers climbing...OK I am rambling now...hope some of this helps..

May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door.

random aggression

Hi,Lately I have read many posts about aggression in autistickids. Many of you have mentioned some useful books about how to dealwith tantrums in aspergers. Is there any book on nonverbal autistickids' impending meltdowns and suggestions on how to avoid them?I have a 19yr old autistic boy who is nonverbal. I can read theearly signs of his aggressions but I am not always successful indefusing them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.savi

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Cool~ April <mwhitehead@...> wrote: I have it and like it...have used alot of their suggestions with good success...I find most anything by Myles and/or Tony Attwood to be helpful..just my 2 cents May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your

door. Re: Random Aggression Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works

with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and

others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems" and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is

violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to

> attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post. Mom> of Blake> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low> PC-to-Phone call rates.__________________________________________________________Want to start your own business?Learn how on Small Business.http://smallbusiness./r-index

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Cool~ April <mwhitehead@...> wrote: I have it and like it...have used alot of their suggestions with good success...I find most anything by Myles and/or Tony Attwood to be helpful..just my 2 cents May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your

door. Re: Random Aggression Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works

with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and

others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems" and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is

violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to

> attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post. Mom> of Blake> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low> PC-to-Phone call rates.__________________________________________________________Want to start your own business?Learn how on Small Business.http://smallbusiness./r-index

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It was my son's behavior specialist that suggested it...sounds like I am ordering z book AprilTonya Hettler <txua@...> wrote: I really liked this book. Have it loaned out to my son’s teacher right now. Tonya -----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of April aka GypsycatwomanSent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:20 AMautism Subject: Re: Random Aggression Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that

appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems"

and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He

not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to > attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post. Mom> of Blake> > > > > > >

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It was my son's behavior specialist that suggested it...sounds like I am ordering z book AprilTonya Hettler <txua@...> wrote: I really liked this book. Have it loaned out to my son’s teacher right now. Tonya -----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of April aka GypsycatwomanSent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:20 AMautism Subject: Re: Random Aggression Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that

appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems"

and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He

not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to > attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post. Mom> of Blake> > > > > > >

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It was my son's behavior specialist that suggested it...sounds like I am ordering z book AprilTonya Hettler <txua@...> wrote: I really liked this book. Have it loaned out to my son’s teacher right now. Tonya -----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of April aka GypsycatwomanSent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:20 AMautism Subject: Re: Random Aggression Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that

appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems"

and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He

not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to > attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post. Mom> of Blake> > > > > > >

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Great! I have a good list to go with then..... AprilMarie Ventura <mariev_chicago@...> wrote: Yes, it is a very good book. Myles also co-authored another good book Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Integration. Another really good book is the new book Understanding Autism for Dummies and there is a really good chapter on Asperger's - ties a lot of books together. HTH. MarieApril aka

Gypsycatwoman <gypsycatwoman > wrote: Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in

autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the

section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems" and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see

alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to > attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post.

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Great! I have a good list to go with then..... AprilMarie Ventura <mariev_chicago@...> wrote: Yes, it is a very good book. Myles also co-authored another good book Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Integration. Another really good book is the new book Understanding Autism for Dummies and there is a really good chapter on Asperger's - ties a lot of books together. HTH. MarieApril aka

Gypsycatwoman <gypsycatwoman > wrote: Has anyone read or hear of the book by Myles & Jack Southwick: Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns. The behavior specialist who works with GW suggested I get this book and use as a reference for GW's aggressive moments. It can be purchased via amazon.com for $15 new and I think $12 used.... Has anyone else read/used or heard of this book? April <mnaut2187 > wrote: There are several good resources to help withaggession in

autism. The following books are a goodstarting place. They help make sense out ofaggressive behavior that appears random.Fred Volkmar and Wiesner (2004) Healthcare forChildren on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide to Medical,Nutritional, and Behavioral Issues. Woodbine HouseV. Mark Durand (2002) Severe Behavior Problems: AFunctional Communication Training Approach, GuilfordPress.E.G. Carr and others (1995) Communication-BasedIntervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide forProducing Positive Change. H. sLuke Tasai (2001) Taking the Mystery Out ofMedications in Autism/Asperger's Syndromes. FutureHorizons.As you may know Dr. Volkmar is one of the world'sforemost authorities on autism, Ted Carr is an experton treating people with ASDs with behavior problems,and Luke Tsai is a child psychiatrist and parent of anadult with autism. You might also find the

section onmy website travis-thompson.net dealing with aggressionuseful. Log on and click "Common Problems" and thenscroll down to "Aggression" --- crystal recoy <crystalrecoy74 > wrote:> I too have a child with similar problems that you> have. I have an 8 year old boy who was diagnosed> with PDD. He bites, hits, is violent at times but> loving at others. I have tried many medications and> counselors to no avail. He has been kicked off the> school bus and is about to be expelled from school. > I have tried many forms of discipline but no help. > I would like any and all sugestions.> > <cynthia343 > wrote: Hi,> My son Blake will be 15 years old next month. I've> been reading > all of these post, and I see

alot of the behaviors> in my son. He's > been on many differant meds and nothing is working.> He not only hits > and bites, he runs his head into the walls and> floors, hits his fore > head with his knees. He punches hisself with his> fists, he has gone so > far as to bit the whole top of his hand off. > And its like he can't control it, and the only way> to unload is to > attack. And god help anyone in his way. Just last> year he broke the > teachers nose, she was tring to calm him down. He is> a really lovable > boy, loves to be hugged and loves to cuddle, but> then like the one > mother said, anything can set him off.> He is going into the Hospital for yet another med> change, the doctor > won't let me do it at home she fears for me when> Blake is off his meds.> Well time for night meds, see you on the post.

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And that is so what I need......amazon.com here I come...not putting this off any longer Aprilhopsalotnfrankey <hopsalotnfrankey@...> wrote: I found the book (Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments) very insightful and it provides practical information in dealing with meltdowns effectively. What stands out in my mind were the three stages of a meltdown: rumbling, rage, and recovery (all unteachable moments). I learned the importance of reading the early signs

of a pending meltdown, the rumbling stage, and the importance of defusing them. It lists the early signs and suggests how to avoid them.

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And that is so what I need......amazon.com here I come...not putting this off any longer Aprilhopsalotnfrankey <hopsalotnfrankey@...> wrote: I found the book (Aspergers Syndrome and Difficult Moments) very insightful and it provides practical information in dealing with meltdowns effectively. What stands out in my mind were the three stages of a meltdown: rumbling, rage, and recovery (all unteachable moments). I learned the importance of reading the early signs

of a pending meltdown, the rumbling stage, and the importance of defusing them. It lists the early signs and suggests how to avoid them.