? re: sleep disorder and Obsessive Behaviors

[Guest guest]

Hello to all, I am asking this question on behalf of one of the families I work

with who are not currently on the list. Their 5 year old son is having

tremendous difficulties in two areas and the parents are finding the medical

community is somewhat at a loss for answers. Sleeping and behaviours. Two

medications have been tried to help him sleep, both made the situation worse,

the exact opposite affect. The behaviours consist of obsessive licking,

tapping, door closing, draw rearranging, and occasional aggression to self and

others. I know many of you have discussed these concerns on the list before and

many discussed numerous medications being tried before you found something that

worked.

Could those who have gone through any of the above please send a list of what

was tried and what worked. The family has a teleconference arranged for the end

of next week with medical staff hoping to find some solutions. IN terms of

program we are doing everything we can in regards to communication, calendar

boards, pacing etc. etc., but I " m more than open to suggestions in this area

too.

I very much appreciate you taking the time and will print out and pass along the

answers.

thanks to all

catherine wareham

consultant

deafblind resource services

ontario, canada