Re: need some info

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One of my boys is bipolar as well as autistic. I can let you in on how he is. He can be aggressive at times. He has mood swings. He can be very loving one minute and then smack you the next. These are just a few of the signs for us. Bipolar is a disorder of the brain, marked by changes in mood, energy, and behavior. For more info, a good website is www.bpkids.org. Hope this helped, Sharon(moderator)

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

I have heard some children with autism doing this. Some for sensory issues. The best way to help would be to find out why? What is the purpose. I would consult with a speech therapist and ot. The child may also be doing the behavior out of routine. Some children do things once and then they do it everytime at a certain time maybe even with a certain person or persons. Maybe a FBA needs to be done? This will help to determine the purpose of the behavior. Then a positive plan needs to be written and followed by everyone both at school and home.

Thanks, Heidi Fernandez

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

I have heard some children with autism doing this. Some for sensory issues. The best way to help would be to find out why? What is the purpose. I would consult with a speech therapist and ot. The child may also be doing the behavior out of routine. Some children do things once and then they do it everytime at a certain time maybe even with a certain person or persons. Maybe a FBA needs to be done? This will help to determine the purpose of the behavior. Then a positive plan needs to be written and followed by everyone both at school and home.

Thanks, Heidi Fernandez

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy,

I have heard some children with autism doing this. Some for sensory issues. The best way to help would be to find out why? What is the purpose. I would consult with a speech therapist and ot. The child may also be doing the behavior out of routine. Some children do things once and then they do it everytime at a certain time maybe even with a certain person or persons. Maybe a FBA needs to be done? This will help to determine the purpose of the behavior. Then a positive plan needs to be written and followed by everyone both at school and home.

Thanks, Heidi Fernandez

[Guest guest]

Oddly enough, I have seen this in 2 children. I personally didn't work with them but was told the following by the OT and SLP:

1. Purging gives a sense of calm that the child may be using to regulate themselves.

2. Child could be seeking sensory awareness inside the mouth and is thus placing fingers within their mouth.

3. digestive problem

Treatment can include the following:

1. If the receptive language and cognitive skills are sufficient, try discussing the inappropriate nature of the purging. Then offer alternative solutions for self regulation. A social story/script may be a good means.

2. If the child lacks the above skills, try to notice the signs of stress and provide the following (depending on what the child is seeking): vestibular (careful if they already like to vomit), deep pressure to induce a calmer state, etc.

3. Look at the diet to see if specific foods make the child more prone to perform this action. Is it possible that digestion of some foods is more difficult than others?4. Finally, if all else fails, try to record activities, foods, sleep, etc., on a chart. Then correlate that over a span of 1-2 weeks to the child's vomiting Sometimes, there is a pattern that is not visible to the naked eye.

Hope this helps.

Minevich, B.Sc. (OTR/L), MA (Psyc.)Occupational TherapistSIPT certified

www.childrehab.com

am looking for some information on a young child that sometimes makeshimself vomit by pushing his own fingers down his throat. Has anyone heardof children with autism doing this? I have never seen it or heard about itand knowing this child, I doubt it is a self-stim thing (which someonesuggested to the parents). He doesn't typically do this around Dad; mostlyMom. She doesn't know if he really wants to do it cause he seemsuncomfortable and sometimes has tears in his eyes when he does it. Ifanyone has any info about this type of behavior or ways to try to help, Iwould appreciate it.Kathy

[Guest guest]

Oddly enough, I have seen this in 2 children. I personally didn't work with them but was told the following by the OT and SLP:

1. Purging gives a sense of calm that the child may be using to regulate themselves.

2. Child could be seeking sensory awareness inside the mouth and is thus placing fingers within their mouth.

3. digestive problem

Treatment can include the following:

1. If the receptive language and cognitive skills are sufficient, try discussing the inappropriate nature of the purging. Then offer alternative solutions for self regulation. A social story/script may be a good means.

2. If the child lacks the above skills, try to notice the signs of stress and provide the following (depending on what the child is seeking): vestibular (careful if they already like to vomit), deep pressure to induce a calmer state, etc.

3. Look at the diet to see if specific foods make the child more prone to perform this action. Is it possible that digestion of some foods is more difficult than others?4. Finally, if all else fails, try to record activities, foods, sleep, etc., on a chart. Then correlate that over a span of 1-2 weeks to the child's vomiting Sometimes, there is a pattern that is not visible to the naked eye.

Hope this helps.

Minevich, B.Sc. (OTR/L), MA (Psyc.)Occupational TherapistSIPT certified

www.childrehab.com

am looking for some information on a young child that sometimes makeshimself vomit by pushing his own fingers down his throat. Has anyone heardof children with autism doing this? I have never seen it or heard about itand knowing this child, I doubt it is a self-stim thing (which someonesuggested to the parents). He doesn't typically do this around Dad; mostlyMom. She doesn't know if he really wants to do it cause he seemsuncomfortable and sometimes has tears in his eyes when he does it. Ifanyone has any info about this type of behavior or ways to try to help, Iwould appreciate it.Kathy

[Guest guest]

Oddly enough, I have seen this in 2 children. I personally didn't work with them but was told the following by the OT and SLP:

1. Purging gives a sense of calm that the child may be using to regulate themselves.

2. Child could be seeking sensory awareness inside the mouth and is thus placing fingers within their mouth.

3. digestive problem

Treatment can include the following:

1. If the receptive language and cognitive skills are sufficient, try discussing the inappropriate nature of the purging. Then offer alternative solutions for self regulation. A social story/script may be a good means.

2. If the child lacks the above skills, try to notice the signs of stress and provide the following (depending on what the child is seeking): vestibular (careful if they already like to vomit), deep pressure to induce a calmer state, etc.

3. Look at the diet to see if specific foods make the child more prone to perform this action. Is it possible that digestion of some foods is more difficult than others?4. Finally, if all else fails, try to record activities, foods, sleep, etc., on a chart. Then correlate that over a span of 1-2 weeks to the child's vomiting Sometimes, there is a pattern that is not visible to the naked eye.

Hope this helps.

Minevich, B.Sc. (OTR/L), MA (Psyc.)Occupational TherapistSIPT certified

www.childrehab.com

am looking for some information on a young child that sometimes makeshimself vomit by pushing his own fingers down his throat. Has anyone heardof children with autism doing this? I have never seen it or heard about itand knowing this child, I doubt it is a self-stim thing (which someonesuggested to the parents). He doesn't typically do this around Dad; mostlyMom. She doesn't know if he really wants to do it cause he seemsuncomfortable and sometimes has tears in his eyes when he does it. Ifanyone has any info about this type of behavior or ways to try to help, Iwould appreciate it.Kathy