Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Hi Joe, Please don't give on the list so soon, we are all frustrated with our daughter's condition. My daughter hits others, sometimes out of the blue. We try to redirect her attention immediately, either singing a song, changing her enviroment, giving her something to " put " into her hands!! A book, or whatever is safe, don't want her to fling anything at anyone. Hang in there, I am sure there is someone who could answer you question appropriately and effectively!! Give it more time!! Mother of 10.7 (diagnosed austistic) Mother of 7.8 (normal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Hi Joe, Please don't give on the list so soon, we are all frustrated with our daughter's condition. My daughter hits others, sometimes out of the blue. We try to redirect her attention immediately, either singing a song, changing her enviroment, giving her something to " put " into her hands!! A book, or whatever is safe, don't want her to fling anything at anyone. Hang in there, I am sure there is someone who could answer you question appropriately and effectively!! Give it more time!! Mother of 10.7 (diagnosed austistic) Mother of 7.8 (normal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Hi Joe, Please don't give on the list so soon, we are all frustrated with our daughter's condition. My daughter hits others, sometimes out of the blue. We try to redirect her attention immediately, either singing a song, changing her enviroment, giving her something to " put " into her hands!! A book, or whatever is safe, don't want her to fling anything at anyone. Hang in there, I am sure there is someone who could answer you question appropriately and effectively!! Give it more time!! Mother of 10.7 (diagnosed austistic) Mother of 7.8 (normal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Dear Joe, Please dont leave , I only answer if I think I can help. My daughter doesnt have these behaviors. I wish I could help. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Donna ( mom to 14 autism and 8 ) ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ SIB's > >I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My >daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we >have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under >control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating >and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. >We are all going through issues with our children...... but there >wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, >suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I >won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Dear Joe, Please dont leave , I only answer if I think I can help. My daughter doesnt have these behaviors. I wish I could help. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Donna ( mom to 14 autism and 8 ) ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ SIB's > >I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My >daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we >have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under >control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating >and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. >We are all going through issues with our children...... but there >wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, >suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I >won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Dear Joe, Please dont leave , I only answer if I think I can help. My daughter doesnt have these behaviors. I wish I could help. You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Donna ( mom to 14 autism and 8 ) ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ SIB's > >I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My >daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we >have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under >control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating >and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. >We are all going through issues with our children...... but there >wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, >suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I >won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 What state do you live in. I will forward you some research papers. SIB's > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 What state do you live in. I will forward you some research papers. SIB's > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 What state do you live in. I will forward you some research papers. SIB's > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 This is the Japanese way of dealing with SIB's from Abbie's School. They believe anxiety is causing this. Also is this something that occurs at any certain time? After school. etc or at meals. Abbie got self injurious for a few month when the school was being mean to her. Anyway this one thing about anxiety. More to come ------~ BEHAVIOR MANAGE:MENT KIMOCHI-ZUKURl {literally to prepare one' s emotion) Definitions: (1) (2) (3) To prepare the student for an activity or task by removing anxiety or fear. To prepare the student for an activity or task by teaching in a step wise manner. To prepare the student for an activity or task through repetitious practice. Common Practices: (1 & 2): 1. The teacher will describe the schedule of the day or changes in schedule so the students will be able to predict their activities, develop expectations, and be prepared. 2. The teacher will anticipate anxiety provoking situations, and then re-enact those situations or tasks in order to help the student become familiar and comfortable with the activity . Examples: Preparation for a new environment and activity: If a child exhibits difficulty paying attention or adjusting to being in the gym or the cafeteria, the teacher will take him/her to the location multiple times to practice or simulate in class a similar situation in order to guide the student to become familiar and comfortable with the environment and accustomed to the teacher's expectations. The activity will be practiced in a stepwise and repetitious manner to promote learning and interest. This will also desensitize them to the activity thus lowering their anxiety. Preparation for the stage performance: The teacher will familiarize the student with a performance by showing the student materials from the performance, such as a musical instrument or costume, that are used in the activity. Using a concrete " cue " the student will become more aware that " there will be practice for the stage performance " . Common Practices (3 & 4): 3. The teacher will have his/her students play or diffuse their energy to become refreshed and to become emotionally stabilized. 4. When the student exhibits some difficulties in dealing with specific situations or routines the teacher will encourage the student to practice in the situation or the routine in order to become more comfortable and less anxious. Example: The teachers will review the Boston Higashi School exercises and basic body positions in their individual classroom prior to performing activities in the large group assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 This is the Japanese way of dealing with SIB's from Abbie's School. They believe anxiety is causing this. Also is this something that occurs at any certain time? After school. etc or at meals. Abbie got self injurious for a few month when the school was being mean to her. Anyway this one thing about anxiety. More to come ------~ BEHAVIOR MANAGE:MENT KIMOCHI-ZUKURl {literally to prepare one' s emotion) Definitions: (1) (2) (3) To prepare the student for an activity or task by removing anxiety or fear. To prepare the student for an activity or task by teaching in a step wise manner. To prepare the student for an activity or task through repetitious practice. Common Practices: (1 & 2): 1. The teacher will describe the schedule of the day or changes in schedule so the students will be able to predict their activities, develop expectations, and be prepared. 2. The teacher will anticipate anxiety provoking situations, and then re-enact those situations or tasks in order to help the student become familiar and comfortable with the activity . Examples: Preparation for a new environment and activity: If a child exhibits difficulty paying attention or adjusting to being in the gym or the cafeteria, the teacher will take him/her to the location multiple times to practice or simulate in class a similar situation in order to guide the student to become familiar and comfortable with the environment and accustomed to the teacher's expectations. The activity will be practiced in a stepwise and repetitious manner to promote learning and interest. This will also desensitize them to the activity thus lowering their anxiety. Preparation for the stage performance: The teacher will familiarize the student with a performance by showing the student materials from the performance, such as a musical instrument or costume, that are used in the activity. Using a concrete " cue " the student will become more aware that " there will be practice for the stage performance " . Common Practices (3 & 4): 3. The teacher will have his/her students play or diffuse their energy to become refreshed and to become emotionally stabilized. 4. When the student exhibits some difficulties in dealing with specific situations or routines the teacher will encourage the student to practice in the situation or the routine in order to become more comfortable and less anxious. Example: The teachers will review the Boston Higashi School exercises and basic body positions in their individual classroom prior to performing activities in the large group assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 This is the Japanese way of dealing with SIB's from Abbie's School. They believe anxiety is causing this. Also is this something that occurs at any certain time? After school. etc or at meals. Abbie got self injurious for a few month when the school was being mean to her. Anyway this one thing about anxiety. More to come ------~ BEHAVIOR MANAGE:MENT KIMOCHI-ZUKURl {literally to prepare one' s emotion) Definitions: (1) (2) (3) To prepare the student for an activity or task by removing anxiety or fear. To prepare the student for an activity or task by teaching in a step wise manner. To prepare the student for an activity or task through repetitious practice. Common Practices: (1 & 2): 1. The teacher will describe the schedule of the day or changes in schedule so the students will be able to predict their activities, develop expectations, and be prepared. 2. The teacher will anticipate anxiety provoking situations, and then re-enact those situations or tasks in order to help the student become familiar and comfortable with the activity . Examples: Preparation for a new environment and activity: If a child exhibits difficulty paying attention or adjusting to being in the gym or the cafeteria, the teacher will take him/her to the location multiple times to practice or simulate in class a similar situation in order to guide the student to become familiar and comfortable with the environment and accustomed to the teacher's expectations. The activity will be practiced in a stepwise and repetitious manner to promote learning and interest. This will also desensitize them to the activity thus lowering their anxiety. Preparation for the stage performance: The teacher will familiarize the student with a performance by showing the student materials from the performance, such as a musical instrument or costume, that are used in the activity. Using a concrete " cue " the student will become more aware that " there will be practice for the stage performance " . Common Practices (3 & 4): 3. The teacher will have his/her students play or diffuse their energy to become refreshed and to become emotionally stabilized. 4. When the student exhibits some difficulties in dealing with specific situations or routines the teacher will encourage the student to practice in the situation or the routine in order to become more comfortable and less anxious. Example: The teachers will review the Boston Higashi School exercises and basic body positions in their individual classroom prior to performing activities in the large group assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 http://www.autism.org/sib.html Self-Injurious Behavior Written by M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon Self-injurious behavior often refers to any behavior that can cause tissue damage, such as bruises, redness, and open wounds. The most common forms of these behaviors include head-banging, hand-biting, and excessive scratching or rubbing. There are two major sets of theories on why people engage in self-injury-- physiological and social. Some of the physiological theories (and suggested treatments) are: These behaviors release beta-endorphins in the person's brain, which in turn, provides the person with a form of internal pleasure (beta-endorphins are endogenous opiate-like substances in the brain). (Treatment: If a person is given naltrexone, a beta-endorphin inhibitor, self-injury may decrease.) Sudden episodes of self-injury may be caused by sub-clinical seizures. Sub-clinical seizures are not typically associated with the characteristic behaviors of conventional seizures, but they are characterized by abnormal EEG patterns. (Treatment: The person should receive an extensive EEG to determine if the self-injury is associated with sub-clinical seizures.) Head-banging or ear hitting may be caused by a middle ear infection. (Treatment: The person should be given an extensive ear examination.) Some forms of self-injury may be a result of overarousal (such as frustration). Self-injury acts as a release, and thus, lowers arousal. (Treatment: One should try to reduce the person's general arousal level, such as through relaxation/visual imagery therapy, deep pressure, and exercise.) In some cases, self-injury may be a form of self-stimulatory, stereotypic behaviors. That is, they are repetitive, ritualistic behaviors which provide the individual with some form of sensory stimulation or arousal. (Treatment: Person could be given sensory integration therapy to normalize the senses.) Some of the social theories explaining these behaviors are: Some individuals engage in self-injurious behaviors to obtain attention from other people. (Treatment: People in the environment should ignore the person when he/she engages in self-injury; thus, the person will learn that the behavior will not lead to attention.) Some individuals exhibit self-injury to escape or avoid a task. (Treatment: The person should be asked to complete the task rather than escape the task.) Although it has not been discussed in the research literature, there is also the possibility that these behaviors could be related to hypersensitivity to certain sounds in the environment. For example, if a sound bothers an individual, he/she may react by hitting one's head or ears. (Treatment: One may consider trying auditory integration training.) Basically, there are many reasons why people engage in self-injurious behavior. The best way to determine the reason for the behavior in an individual is to conduct a functional analysis. This involves analyzing what occurs prior to the behavior as well as what happens immediately after the behavior. If one can rule out possible social influences on the behavior, then physiological causes should be investigated. The Autism Research Institute distributes an information packet on self-injury. Click here to learn how to obtain this packet. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ©1995, Copyright information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 http://www.autism.org/sib.html Self-Injurious Behavior Written by M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon Self-injurious behavior often refers to any behavior that can cause tissue damage, such as bruises, redness, and open wounds. The most common forms of these behaviors include head-banging, hand-biting, and excessive scratching or rubbing. There are two major sets of theories on why people engage in self-injury-- physiological and social. Some of the physiological theories (and suggested treatments) are: These behaviors release beta-endorphins in the person's brain, which in turn, provides the person with a form of internal pleasure (beta-endorphins are endogenous opiate-like substances in the brain). (Treatment: If a person is given naltrexone, a beta-endorphin inhibitor, self-injury may decrease.) Sudden episodes of self-injury may be caused by sub-clinical seizures. Sub-clinical seizures are not typically associated with the characteristic behaviors of conventional seizures, but they are characterized by abnormal EEG patterns. (Treatment: The person should receive an extensive EEG to determine if the self-injury is associated with sub-clinical seizures.) Head-banging or ear hitting may be caused by a middle ear infection. (Treatment: The person should be given an extensive ear examination.) Some forms of self-injury may be a result of overarousal (such as frustration). Self-injury acts as a release, and thus, lowers arousal. (Treatment: One should try to reduce the person's general arousal level, such as through relaxation/visual imagery therapy, deep pressure, and exercise.) In some cases, self-injury may be a form of self-stimulatory, stereotypic behaviors. That is, they are repetitive, ritualistic behaviors which provide the individual with some form of sensory stimulation or arousal. (Treatment: Person could be given sensory integration therapy to normalize the senses.) Some of the social theories explaining these behaviors are: Some individuals engage in self-injurious behaviors to obtain attention from other people. (Treatment: People in the environment should ignore the person when he/she engages in self-injury; thus, the person will learn that the behavior will not lead to attention.) Some individuals exhibit self-injury to escape or avoid a task. (Treatment: The person should be asked to complete the task rather than escape the task.) Although it has not been discussed in the research literature, there is also the possibility that these behaviors could be related to hypersensitivity to certain sounds in the environment. For example, if a sound bothers an individual, he/she may react by hitting one's head or ears. (Treatment: One may consider trying auditory integration training.) Basically, there are many reasons why people engage in self-injurious behavior. The best way to determine the reason for the behavior in an individual is to conduct a functional analysis. This involves analyzing what occurs prior to the behavior as well as what happens immediately after the behavior. If one can rule out possible social influences on the behavior, then physiological causes should be investigated. The Autism Research Institute distributes an information packet on self-injury. Click here to learn how to obtain this packet. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ©1995, Copyright information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 http://www.autism.org/sib.html Self-Injurious Behavior Written by M. Edelson, Ph.D. Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon Self-injurious behavior often refers to any behavior that can cause tissue damage, such as bruises, redness, and open wounds. The most common forms of these behaviors include head-banging, hand-biting, and excessive scratching or rubbing. There are two major sets of theories on why people engage in self-injury-- physiological and social. Some of the physiological theories (and suggested treatments) are: These behaviors release beta-endorphins in the person's brain, which in turn, provides the person with a form of internal pleasure (beta-endorphins are endogenous opiate-like substances in the brain). (Treatment: If a person is given naltrexone, a beta-endorphin inhibitor, self-injury may decrease.) Sudden episodes of self-injury may be caused by sub-clinical seizures. Sub-clinical seizures are not typically associated with the characteristic behaviors of conventional seizures, but they are characterized by abnormal EEG patterns. (Treatment: The person should receive an extensive EEG to determine if the self-injury is associated with sub-clinical seizures.) Head-banging or ear hitting may be caused by a middle ear infection. (Treatment: The person should be given an extensive ear examination.) Some forms of self-injury may be a result of overarousal (such as frustration). Self-injury acts as a release, and thus, lowers arousal. (Treatment: One should try to reduce the person's general arousal level, such as through relaxation/visual imagery therapy, deep pressure, and exercise.) In some cases, self-injury may be a form of self-stimulatory, stereotypic behaviors. That is, they are repetitive, ritualistic behaviors which provide the individual with some form of sensory stimulation or arousal. (Treatment: Person could be given sensory integration therapy to normalize the senses.) Some of the social theories explaining these behaviors are: Some individuals engage in self-injurious behaviors to obtain attention from other people. (Treatment: People in the environment should ignore the person when he/she engages in self-injury; thus, the person will learn that the behavior will not lead to attention.) Some individuals exhibit self-injury to escape or avoid a task. (Treatment: The person should be asked to complete the task rather than escape the task.) Although it has not been discussed in the research literature, there is also the possibility that these behaviors could be related to hypersensitivity to certain sounds in the environment. For example, if a sound bothers an individual, he/she may react by hitting one's head or ears. (Treatment: One may consider trying auditory integration training.) Basically, there are many reasons why people engage in self-injurious behavior. The best way to determine the reason for the behavior in an individual is to conduct a functional analysis. This involves analyzing what occurs prior to the behavior as well as what happens immediately after the behavior. If one can rule out possible social influences on the behavior, then physiological causes should be investigated. The Autism Research Institute distributes an information packet on self-injury. Click here to learn how to obtain this packet. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ©1995, Copyright information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Hi, I am just reading your post now and I am sorry if you felt ignored. Is your child autistic? I have a friend who has a daughter who is extremely self injurious and I can give you her email. She is involved with this type of thing very heavily. Email me privately and in the subject put " for " so I will know it is you and I will give you more info. Don't give up there is help. Please write to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Hi, I am just reading your post now and I am sorry if you felt ignored. Is your child autistic? I have a friend who has a daughter who is extremely self injurious and I can give you her email. She is involved with this type of thing very heavily. Email me privately and in the subject put " for " so I will know it is you and I will give you more info. Don't give up there is help. Please write to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Hi, I am just reading your post now and I am sorry if you felt ignored. Is your child autistic? I have a friend who has a daughter who is extremely self injurious and I can give you her email. She is involved with this type of thing very heavily. Email me privately and in the subject put " for " so I will know it is you and I will give you more info. Don't give up there is help. Please write to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Joe, I'm sorry I didn't reply, but my daughter has never really done this, although she will sometimes bite herself if she gets really angry when I tell her off. Hope you find someone/something who can help. Diane xx > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Joe, I'm sorry I didn't reply, but my daughter has never really done this, although she will sometimes bite herself if she gets really angry when I tell her off. Hope you find someone/something who can help. Diane xx > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 In a message dated 9/23/00 10:28:42 AM Central Daylight Time, columbus21@... writes: << Subj: SIB's Date: 9/23/00 10:28:42 AM Central Daylight Time From: columbus21@... (Joe ) Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:Autism_in_Girlsegroups " >Autism_in_Girls@egrou ps.com</A> To: Autism_in_Girlsegroups I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. We are all going through issues with our children...... but there wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! >> Joe: I went back into the messages on the website because I couldn't find yours in my personal filing cabinet. I can only assume that somehow it was deleted by accident. I feel SO guilty for not responding to your message!! I am also a parent of a child who is self-injurious and I can DEFINITELY say that I have known my share of frustration regarding this type of behavior. Couple self-injurious behavior with aggression and you have a clear picture of my child. It sounds like you and your wife are trying to work through this journey of raising a child with special needs together. In this way, you are very lucky. I remember being shocked when the first neurologist to diagnose my child warned me that having a child with autism can put a tremendous strain on a couple's marriage. I assured him that " could never happen to me " ! Well, to put it simply, he was right and I was wrong. I hope you and your wife can be strong together and supportive of one another because as you stated in your message, dealing with those self-injurious behaviors cannot only make one feel like he or she is on a merry-go-round, but rather riding a continuous roller coaster which never seems to stop or slow down. We are all struggling to face the daily challenges of raising a child with autism and most of us got on this list to learn from others and to try to help those who asked for advice or information from those of us who were or are in similar situations. I would like to repeat the words of others who have replied to your message and ask that you give us another chance and please stick with the list. I would also like to personally apologize for not responding to your message. To say that I have been going through a tough time with my daughter and my marriage is not an excuse for ignoring your message, just a plea to not judge us too harshly. This is not an uncaring group of people. In my daughter's case, we put her on Risperdal for aggression and self-injurious behavior. She takes one tablet at night (1 milligram) and one-half of a tablet at morning time. I crush it on a spoon with sugar and water and she swallows it easily with no fussing or trouble at all. It has caused her to gain weight, but she was a heavy child even before she started taking the medicine. The Risperdal also makes her sleepy which is why she takes the whole tablet at night rather than in the morning. My daughter also began displaying a new behavior when school started. Instead of hitting herself with her fist on the side of her head like she's always done, she began hitting herself with her fist right on the nose which usually makes it bleed. So I have been under some strain trying to redirect her and find some way to stop this behavior. That is when the neurologist and I decided to raise the dosage of the medicine to the whole tablet at night instead of the half tablet. Until my daughter started displaying this new behavior, I was totally thrilled with the results of putting her on Risperdal. She has been on this increased dosage for less than a week and already we are not seeing the behavior nearly as much as before. If you have tried other methods and would like to try medication, I would recommend Risperdal. I think most parents like the fact that it does not make their child into a zombie, just more calm and happy. Even if you decide to leave the list, I hope this information will be of some help to you, your child and family. Sincerely, Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Joe wrote: > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Sorry to not reply to your message. My daughter also has SIB's and it really does break my heart. I would rather she hit, slap, and bite me as oppose to doing those things to herself. How old is your daughter? About half of the time, she gives warning signs that she is getting overstimulated. The other half though remains a mystery. It's almost as if she might be understimulated and is attempting to stimulate herself. I worry that she will really hurt herself. I also worry that someday, some ignorant person will try to scream child abuse whenever they see the marks she puts on herself. The bite marks will be easy to prove that they are self inflicted. They match her teeth perfectly. Her head banging on the other hand, I truly worry about. She most often keeps a bruise on her forehead. Most people who come into contact with her know that she does it because they have watched her to it. My daughter just turned three today. She is severely autistic and nonverbal. We have reports from her school and from independent evaluations stating that she has these self-injurious behaviors, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with on a daily basis. I just hope they get better with time and we try to head off what SIB's we can see coming. Sorry I didn't respond the first time. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Joe wrote: > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Sorry to not reply to your message. My daughter also has SIB's and it really does break my heart. I would rather she hit, slap, and bite me as oppose to doing those things to herself. How old is your daughter? About half of the time, she gives warning signs that she is getting overstimulated. The other half though remains a mystery. It's almost as if she might be understimulated and is attempting to stimulate herself. I worry that she will really hurt herself. I also worry that someday, some ignorant person will try to scream child abuse whenever they see the marks she puts on herself. The bite marks will be easy to prove that they are self inflicted. They match her teeth perfectly. Her head banging on the other hand, I truly worry about. She most often keeps a bruise on her forehead. Most people who come into contact with her know that she does it because they have watched her to it. My daughter just turned three today. She is severely autistic and nonverbal. We have reports from her school and from independent evaluations stating that she has these self-injurious behaviors, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with on a daily basis. I just hope they get better with time and we try to head off what SIB's we can see coming. Sorry I didn't respond the first time. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2000 Report Share Posted September 23, 2000 Joe wrote: > > I wrote on September 14th, regarding self injurious behaviors. My > daughter has experienced these for some time now. As parents, we > have been on a merry-go-round to try and get these behaviors under > control. Seeing a child hit herself repeatedly is very frustrating > and heartbreaking when we have tried measures to try to help her. > We are all going through issues with our children...... but there > wasn't one reply to my post. I came here looking for help, > suggestions, or maybe some kind words ...... received NOTHING! I > won't take up anymore of your time ...... Good Luck to All!! Sorry to not reply to your message. My daughter also has SIB's and it really does break my heart. I would rather she hit, slap, and bite me as oppose to doing those things to herself. How old is your daughter? About half of the time, she gives warning signs that she is getting overstimulated. The other half though remains a mystery. It's almost as if she might be understimulated and is attempting to stimulate herself. I worry that she will really hurt herself. I also worry that someday, some ignorant person will try to scream child abuse whenever they see the marks she puts on herself. The bite marks will be easy to prove that they are self inflicted. They match her teeth perfectly. Her head banging on the other hand, I truly worry about. She most often keeps a bruise on her forehead. Most people who come into contact with her know that she does it because they have watched her to it. My daughter just turned three today. She is severely autistic and nonverbal. We have reports from her school and from independent evaluations stating that she has these self-injurious behaviors, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with on a daily basis. I just hope they get better with time and we try to head off what SIB's we can see coming. Sorry I didn't respond the first time. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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