Re: Re: Son antagonizes everyone (Abilify - FDA approved)

April 17, 2012

I was told by my son's shrink it was approved for use in children for certain dx. I found this to confirm it. I am sure there are other places to also confirm it as well. Now that being said, my son was taking it long before he turned 10. ;-)http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/05/09/abilify-receives-approval-for-expanded-use-in-children-teens/2261.htmlLoriPlease BOYCOTT the movie 21 Jump Street! It makes fun of those with autism!

https://www.facebook.com/BoycottMovie21JumpStreetForAutism--- Subject: Re: Son antagonizes everyoneTo: autism-aspergers Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 8:32 AM

I agree. For us, the damage done by not having the medication was clear. That is the balance I had to weigh. The medication gives my child a chance to live without constant negative feedback from the world around him tearing him up on a daily basis. Yes, it gives us a new challenge, keeping weight in check, but it gives him a chance at a future that he would not have had if he had been allowed to continue down the self-destructive path his negativity and anger set him on. There are no easy answers.

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> > > > could your son possibily have fetal alcohol? I have a 13 year old son (adopted)

> > > > that sounds just like your son. A year and a half ago he was diagnosed with

> > > > fetal alcohol. He still has his moments even though he is on medication for

> > > > adhd and mood issues. Recently I noticed that after eating anything with red

> > > > dye or pop he becomes more aggressive and extrememly irriated with anyone and

> > > > everything. He is our one child that will need constant supervision as to

> > > > where he is.

> > > >

> > > > Louise

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> > > > ________________________________

> > > > From: Durko <roseemerald66@>

> > > > To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >

> > > > Sent: Sun, April 15, 2012 9:49:45 AM

> > > > Subject: Re: Son antagonizes everyone

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> > > > Hi, I am sorry you are going through this. I can relate to your frustration as

> > > > my 13yr. old son is exactly the same. I have 4 children as well, 3 of which are

> > > > on the spectrum. The oldest tends to be most aggressive, though its often after

> > > > being provoked by my 13 year old. At times even though he is difficult he can be

> > > > very sensitive, and kind. Actually I have hope that eventually the behavior will

> > > > mellow or that he find some work that will have minimal contact with others. My

> > > > eldest child is very gullible, and has great difficulty relating to peers on an

> > > > appropriate age level, doing better with younger children. I am sorry I do not

> > > > have an answer for you, except to say your not alone. Please feel free to write

> > > > to me if you just need to vent.

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> > > > From: Ristau <2boyzmama@>

> > > > To: autism-aspergers

> > > > Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 9:19 AM

> > > > Subject: Son antagonizes everyone

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> > > > I'm so frustrated- again.

> > > > Mostly because it's morning. And the morning is when my son can be the worst.

> > > > He is so antagonistic. He is 10 and has three younger siblings. He takes great

> > > > joy in needling them, teasing them, often chasing then, intimidating them and

> > > > throwing his weight around. It's frustrating, makes for very difficult

> > > > mornings, and it's getting old.

> > > >

> > > > Once he has his meds (for ADHD) he calms down a bit, but he gets out of bed

> > > > ready to take on the world- and not in a good way.

> > > >

> > > > He is an incredibly difficult child to parent- for the mere fact that he pretty

> > > > much does whatever he wants. We've tried everything- including things with the

> > > > help of counselors and family advocates. From reward systems to discipline

> > > > strategies, he could care less. He's motivated only by his will and will take

> > > > the punishment to get his way. He is argumentative, is always right, and never

> > > > at fault. He often retreats into his room to cry and sulk and vocalize about

> > > > how "blank" was a huge injustice- even if he was disciplined for hitting, or

> > > > lying, or being mean. He never sees it as his fault. he can be the most

> > > > difficult person to live with. I vacillate between being angry and feeling

> > > > guilty and I'm tired.

> > > >

> > > > I read so much about aspergers and don't see a whole lot of this. I sometimes

> > > > wonder if he's been misdiagnosed, or if there is more to the story than just

> > > > ASD. It's not quirks and difficulty socializing, it's full on intensity. He's

> > > > not as aggressive as he used to be- which is helpful- he used to be abusive

> > > > towards me and his younger brother- but that has subsided as he's gotten older.

> > > >

> > > > We're at a loss. A lot of the time we just tolerate him, or grit our teeth

> > > > until he's either changed moods, gone to sleep, or has left for school. I'm

> > > > tired of surviving my son, and want to more easily enjoy him. -Let me just add-

> > > > when he wants to be- he's an amazing kid. Curious, bright, compassionate,

> > > > funny, and helpful. Sadly, these traits are the ones that come out the least.

> > > >

> > > > Does anyone else experience this? His personality takes over the family- we're

> > > > either managing his behavior, correcting his behavior, or riding out the

> > > > backlash from past behavior. It's not fair to the other kids.

> > > >

> > > > I've rambled enough. I'm just frustrated once again because he's in his room

> > > > again after hitting his brother- for absolutely no reason.

> > > >

> > > > Anyone?

> > > > thanks for listening.

> > > > R

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