Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 jeff and jodi, wow i feel for you there .my son goes into meltdowns a lot and man it can try the patience of a saint . and it is hard to figure out what is going to set him off.some days his tantrums can last all day wioth minor breaks not one thing u say or do he flips .do u have help during the tantrums ? i hope you do, i dont have it here and god dopes it suck .well i wish you luck in coping with the tantrums and that venting i think helps so your welcome to do that anytime lol do you know what caused the tantrums? some times if i can see how the day is going to go i avoid anything i know will guive my son a meltdown (not saying he dont have them that day but sometimes i can swing the not all day ones which is a releif lol well i hiope u found peace in your day. vickie Good grief This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 If it's any condolence, mine had 2 raging tantrums yesterday, too. But BOTH of my boys had them at the same time!! They are 2 year old twins. Argh! Hang in there.... - On 4/20/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardenier@...> wrote: This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi -- Quote of the Day: " If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars. " ~ Rabindranath Tagore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Oh Jodi, sending you some Love and hugs. You're not alone in this. I've been there -- and been there ... And healing is present and possible. Love, Francine In a message dated 4/21/2007 2:18:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jjkgardenier@... writes: This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to work on diet first. I really appreciate this board but it kind of scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and heartache. I guess I need to take it one day at a time, do my best to take care of him and give him every opportunity and count my many blessings. And stay here for support, advice and encouragement. Thank you. Jodi > > > Oh Jodi, sending you some Love and hugs. You're not alone in this. I've > been there -- and been there ... And healing is present and possible. > > Love, > Francine > > In a message dated 4/21/2007 2:18:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jjkgardenier@... writes: > > > > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi > > > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Talk about MELTDOWNS.....there coming more snd more here. Any suggestions on " hair pulling " ? When myson gets really aggrivated, he grabs myhair and pulls large handfuls out. Recently he started pinching and grabbing our skin, and now kicking. He has never done this. It started about 2 weeks ago and is quire painful. Really embarrassing when he does it to someone else, which he does sometimes. Someone please offer advice or suggestions to this stressed out Mommy. Someone mentioned to me about trying fake hair,but I don't understand what to do with it. I assume let him pull it but there has to be something else to this theory. HELP APPRECIATED! Thanks!!!! > > jeff and jodi, > wow i feel for you there .my son goes into meltdowns a lot and man it can try the patience of a saint . and it is hard to figure out what is going to set him off.some days his tantrums can last all day wioth minor breaks not one thing u say or do he flips .do u have help during the tantrums ? i hope you do, i dont have it here and god dopes it suck .well i wish you luck in coping with the tantrums and that venting i think helps so your welcome to do that anytime lol do you know what caused the tantrums? some times if i can see how the day is going to go i avoid anything i know will guive my son a meltdown (not saying he dont have them that day but sometimes i can swing the not all day ones which is a releif lol well i hiope u found peace in your day. > vickie > > > > Good grief > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Talk about MELTDOWNS.....there coming more snd more here. Any suggestions on " hair pulling " ? When myson gets really aggrivated, he grabs myhair and pulls large handfuls out. Recently he started pinching and grabbing our skin, and now kicking. He has never done this. It started about 2 weeks ago and is quire painful. Really embarrassing when he does it to someone else, which he does sometimes. Someone please offer advice or suggestions to this stressed out Mommy. Someone mentioned to me about trying fake hair,but I don't understand what to do with it. I assume let him pull it but there has to be something else to this theory. HELP APPRECIATED! Thanks!!!! > > jeff and jodi, > wow i feel for you there .my son goes into meltdowns a lot and man it can try the patience of a saint . and it is hard to figure out what is going to set him off.some days his tantrums can last all day wioth minor breaks not one thing u say or do he flips .do u have help during the tantrums ? i hope you do, i dont have it here and god dopes it suck .well i wish you luck in coping with the tantrums and that venting i think helps so your welcome to do that anytime lol do you know what caused the tantrums? some times if i can see how the day is going to go i avoid anything i know will guive my son a meltdown (not saying he dont have them that day but sometimes i can swing the not all day ones which is a releif lol well i hiope u found peace in your day. > vickie > > > > Good grief > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Think of it as a blessing and not a heartache. These kids are special and they were given to us for a reason. Re: Good grief > Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then > bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months > ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the > specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor > advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to > work on diet first. I really appreciate this board but it kind of > scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has > come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so > long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and > heartache. I guess I need to take it one day at a time, do my best > to take care of him and give him every opportunity and count my many > blessings. And stay here for support, advice and encouragement. > Thank you. Jodi > > >> >> >> Oh Jodi, sending you some Love and hugs. You're not alone in > this. I've >> been there -- and been there ... And healing is present and > possible. >> >> Love, >> Francine >> >> In a message dated 4/21/2007 2:18:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> jjkgardenier@... writes: >> >> >> >> >> This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on > for >> about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Jodi, I have two spectrum kids - a 15yo with Aspergers and a 6 year old with Autism. I will state uncategorically that these kids are the biggest gift in my life. I have two other kids with ADHD/SID/etc. as well. At this point my oldest is highly self sufficient she needs help in certain areas, but as long as we allow Molly to be Molly and not stuff her into a box she is ok! Having a school district that is (finally) highly supportive is very helpful too. We are going to be moving from Southern California to Northern Arkansas probably this summer, so I am praying that we can get services there as well. Hope has Regional Center, Molly does not - she has all of her services through school. It isn't as intimidating as it sounds, you just do what you need to do, before long you will wonder why you were scared! There are times I just want to sit down and cry - especially with Hope who still has a really rough time, but I think that every parent goes through that. JenJeff and Jodi <jjkgardenier@...> wrote: Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to work on diet first. I really appreciate this board but it kind of scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and heartache. I guess I need to take it one day at a time, do my best to take care of him and give him every opportunity and count my many blessings. And stay here for support, advice and encouragement. Thank you. Jodi>> > Oh Jodi, sending you some Love and hugs. You're not alone in this. I've > been there -- and been there ... And healing is present and possible.> > Love,> Francine> > In a message dated 4/21/2007 2:18:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jjkgardenier@... writes:> > > > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi> > > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.>The number of dose related relationships are linear and statistically significant." "You can play with this all you want. They are linear. They are statistically significant." Bill Weil, M.D., Liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics ** REGARDING VACCINES. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Jodi, I have two spectrum kids - a 15yo with Aspergers and a 6 year old with Autism. I will state uncategorically that these kids are the biggest gift in my life. I have two other kids with ADHD/SID/etc. as well. At this point my oldest is highly self sufficient she needs help in certain areas, but as long as we allow Molly to be Molly and not stuff her into a box she is ok! Having a school district that is (finally) highly supportive is very helpful too. We are going to be moving from Southern California to Northern Arkansas probably this summer, so I am praying that we can get services there as well. Hope has Regional Center, Molly does not - she has all of her services through school. It isn't as intimidating as it sounds, you just do what you need to do, before long you will wonder why you were scared! There are times I just want to sit down and cry - especially with Hope who still has a really rough time, but I think that every parent goes through that. JenJeff and Jodi <jjkgardenier@...> wrote: Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to work on diet first. I really appreciate this board but it kind of scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and heartache. I guess I need to take it one day at a time, do my best to take care of him and give him every opportunity and count my many blessings. And stay here for support, advice and encouragement. Thank you. Jodi>> > Oh Jodi, sending you some Love and hugs. You're not alone in this. I've > been there -- and been there ... And healing is present and possible.> > Love,> Francine> > In a message dated 4/21/2007 2:18:45 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > jjkgardenier@... writes:> > > > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi> > > > > > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.>The number of dose related relationships are linear and statistically significant." "You can play with this all you want. They are linear. They are statistically significant." Bill Weil, M.D., Liaison to the American Academy of Pediatrics ** REGARDING VACCINES. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Hi Jodi, >>Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to work on diet first.<< That is a sensible idea. Around 40% of those with ASD seem to have a problem with gluten (found in cereals like wheat) and/or casein (milk products). It will not do any harm to try eliminating these from his diet, and if it makes no difference, at least you will know. >>I really appreciate this board but it kind of scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and heartache.<< Don't be scared. Things do improve - my son (19) now lives away from home at university and is managing all sorts of things which seemed a distant dream just a few years ago. Things you can do to help him: start using visual timetables/schedules with pictures vecroed to a board, so he knows what is going to happen next (but the velcro allows for things to change too!). You can also use them to give him sequences of instructions eg about getting ready in the morning - even down to the order he puts on clothes! learn how to write social stories, to help him understand the world better. try not to say 'no' or tell him what not to do, but instead be positive and tell him what he can do. give rewards for things he does correctly or well or obediently rather than taking away when he does wrong - the latter is too unpredictable for him. in England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 You should start keeping a journal of what you've fed him. Certain foods set me off, such as OJ. You can literally time me 15 minutes from ingestion and I'm reacting about something so miniscule you wouldn't believe. Dyes are another big offender for me, especially the red and yellow ones. -LanaOn 4/20/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardenier@...> wrote: This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thank you for your encouragement and words of wisdom. I printed them out to go into my notebook. Bless you. Jodi > > Hi Jodi, > > >>Thank you for the support everyone. We do have more good days then > bad now at age four. He was just diagnosed with Aspergers 6 months > ago. Going in the end of the month for a 6 month check-up with the > specialist. I hope we don't have to go on medication. My doctor > advised that we have him checked for wheat intolerance and wants to > work on diet first.<< > > That is a sensible idea. Around 40% of those with ASD seem to have a problem > with gluten (found in cereals like wheat) and/or casein (milk products). It > will not do any harm to try eliminating these from his diet, and if it makes > no difference, at least you will know. > > >>I really appreciate this board but it kind of > scares me too. I keep hoping he will grow out of things and he has > come a long ways. But I see many of you who have struggled for so > long. It looks like in many things it will be a lifelong battle and > heartache.<< > > Don't be scared. Things do improve - my son (19) now lives away from home at > university and is managing all sorts of things which seemed a distant dream > just a few years ago. > > Things you can do to help him: > > start using visual timetables/schedules with pictures vecroed to a board, so > he knows what is going to happen next (but the velcro allows for things to > change too!). You can also use them to give him sequences of instructions eg > about getting ready in the morning - even down to the order he puts on > clothes! > > learn how to write social stories, to help him understand the world better. > > try not to say 'no' or tell him what not to do, but instead be positive and > tell him what he can do. > > give rewards for things he does correctly or well or obediently rather than > taking away when he does wrong - the latter is too unpredictable for him. > > in England > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thank you Lana. I think the journal is a good idea. I have made some diet changes but need to do much better. Last doctor visit we discussed having him tested for food allergies. Jodi > > > > This is my son's second raging tantrum today. It's been going on for > > about 20 minutes. This is rough. Jodi > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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