Re: thinking of putting my son in a home

May 3, 2012

There was a period when I don't know what I would have done without it. I hope it works for you. Oh, we hated the patch. We used the pill.Sent from my iPadOn May 2, 2012, at 4:58 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

Thanks for all your replies. I had read that Clonidine, antidepressants, and seizure meds were all used for this explosive rage. We have been going thru this for over 2 years. We are in our 60's, can't get any help because of it, and have been hurt several times. It is like he is a wild person. Then later, he cries for hours. It breaks my heart.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

We had to use Clonidine for the same reason. We had to get him off the med that had caused TD. It was hell, but it worked.Sent from my iPadOn May 2, 2012, at 5:01 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

Thanks. He takes liquid everything. I just want to get him off of the Abilify. The TD is getting worse the longer he stays, but if we can't decrease the dose because of the meltdowns. It is driving me crazy and frankly I think my husband is at the end of his rope. We also have a 40 year old daughter with Downs.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

I would think it would be harder with girls because of their hormonal mood swings.Sent from my iPadOn May 2, 2012, at 5:38 PM, Evangeline <eaofthehills@...> wrote:

How did you and others get off MEDS ? My daughter is on risperdal and clonodine.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Several months;however I kept clonidine for about a year for emergencies.Sent from my iPadOn May 2, 2012, at 5:41 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

How long did it take to get him off of all meds? Which ones did he take?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

BothSent from my iPadOn May 2, 2012, at 5:42 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

Didn't you say the Clonidine was your favorite? Why? Because it worked better or had less side effects?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

clonodine also comes in pill form.Elaine

Clonidine comes as a patch. The patch is to last for 7 days. The patches did not work for us as Joe would pull the patch off, or the patch would come off in a bath etc... I find the liquid Catapris much more effective and controlled.

I know medication is a very personal and private choice. For my son & I, the evening dose of Clonidine is a small miracle. Evenings are quiet and productive and bedtime and homework are a breeze.

KateOn Wed, May 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

I think I am going to ask for a trial of this.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V

773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Hi, It would be very important to connect with a Speech Pathologist who specializes in Autism. Being non-verbal with no legitimate means of communicating can certainly lead to behaviors. Behaviors ARE communication. A speech output device may OR may not be the first avenue. But get someone on your team right now who can address this! Where are you located?Debby L. Debby Luetkenhoelter, M.A./CCC-SLPAutism Consult Services: Behavior and Communication469-525-1525 or 518-583-2802

May 3, 2012

Do you give it in day time ? Does it seem to cause depression?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V

773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

We do the Clonidine in the evenning - 630p. Bed time is 8pOn Thu, May 3, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Evangeline <eaofthehills@...> wrote:

Do you give it in day time ? Does it seem to cause depression?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V

773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Wht is TD ?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Tarkive Dyskenesia

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Unfortunately, I called the neuropsych today and he refused the Clonodine. Wants him to take Zyprexa.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Did you asked him why? See, I am pushy when it comes to stuff like this. I (in a very big capital letter) live with her. I know my daughter. right now her neuro is mad at me..because her psych dr and i worked and worked and guess what. We found the key. She takes valium and the neuro is mad because it is an old med and it wasn't his idea. Both of which are stupid reasons in my book. I nicely let him know that. I didn't find a new neuro yet because when we get over 6 months to a year seizure free..and I pray that happens, I am taking back to him so he can see that I am not as stupid as he thinks I am. So there.HA.LOL!I would have done a trial of Zyprexa with the understanding that if that didn't work, we were going to clonidine.We have had issues with alot of those psychotic meds. What worked for our daughter was the benzo family of meds.She also has seizures.But right now she is on valium. It helped with behaviours and epilepsy. She is now 4 months seizure free with much,much,MUCH better behaviors. The other meds also caused psychotic side effects.We have been where you are. I understand((Hugs))With better behaviors and no seizures, 's language has really increased. Finding ways to communicate helps too. is now 18.Elaine

Unfortunately, I called the neuropsych today and he refused the Clonodine. Wants him to take Zyprexa.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Our daughter, 12 yrs, has been taking 20 mg Clonidine around 7:30 pm and make her goes to bed around 9ish. Since then, a lot of of positive things happens. We are so happy. She doesn't have high blood pressure either, and her psychiatrist said it is very safe even for long term.___________________Sent from my iPhoneOn May 2, 2012, at 6:45 PM, & Elaine <forresters2@...> wrote:

clonodine also comes in pill form.Elaine

Clonidine comes as a patch. The patch is to last for 7 days. The patches did not work for us as Joe would pull the patch off, or the patch would come off in a bath etc... I find the liquid Catapris much more effective and controlled.

I know medication is a very personal and private choice. For my son & I, the evening dose of Clonidine is a small miracle. Evenings are quiet and productive and bedtime and homework are a breeze.

KateOn Wed, May 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM, drissia wright <ritzywright@...> wrote:

I think I am going to ask for a trial of this.

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V

773.698.8184 F

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

May 3, 2012

Tardive dyskinesia. It causes involuntary movementsSent from my iPadOn May 3, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Evangeline <eaofthehills@...> wrote:

Wht is TD ?

hi all my son is 11 he's autistic he's in summer school right now.The thing is that he is hitting and bitting throwing his shoes on the roof doing everything.last week he was on top of someones roof and jumped off.sometimes i dont no what to do with him me and my daugther have to watch our back because he hits us when were not paying no attention.he hits like a grown man but he's hands are small i waiting on his speech divice i have been waiting since last year.I think that speech divce would help alot because he's nonverbal.

-- Kate MyersTravel Desk773.904.8267 V773.698.8184 F

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