Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > Why is it whenever someone comes over Ethan has to practically > blare " Look how autistic and obnoxious I can be!! " ?? > > <sound of my head smacking the wall> > Actually this sounds kind of NT to me. My daughter is very sassy when people are over; I think she means it to be playful and teasing but that is not how it comes off. He must have pretty good awareness of others to be able to act this way and he must have pretty fair theory of mind. I can't imagine Putter acting this way! Of course, I have not seen exactly what you are describing. Maybe it does look autistic when you actually see it and Putter is less social than the average kid with autism. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > Why is it whenever someone comes over Ethan has to practically > blare " Look how autistic and obnoxious I can be!! " ?? > > <sound of my head smacking the wall> > Actually this sounds kind of NT to me. My daughter is very sassy when people are over; I think she means it to be playful and teasing but that is not how it comes off. He must have pretty good awareness of others to be able to act this way and he must have pretty fair theory of mind. I can't imagine Putter acting this way! Of course, I have not seen exactly what you are describing. Maybe it does look autistic when you actually see it and Putter is less social than the average kid with autism. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > Why is it whenever someone comes over Ethan has to practically > blare " Look how autistic and obnoxious I can be!! " ?? > > <sound of my head smacking the wall> > Actually this sounds kind of NT to me. My daughter is very sassy when people are over; I think she means it to be playful and teasing but that is not how it comes off. He must have pretty good awareness of others to be able to act this way and he must have pretty fair theory of mind. I can't imagine Putter acting this way! Of course, I have not seen exactly what you are describing. Maybe it does look autistic when you actually see it and Putter is less social than the average kid with autism. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 out> > > I can't imagine Putter acting this way! > > Boone either. He hides usually -- or " disappears " without really leaving the > room. (You know what I mean). > Oh, yes. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 out> > > I can't imagine Putter acting this way! > > Boone either. He hides usually -- or " disappears " without really leaving the > room. (You know what I mean). > Oh, yes. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 out> > > I can't imagine Putter acting this way! > > Boone either. He hides usually -- or " disappears " without really leaving the > room. (You know what I mean). > Oh, yes. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 My boys have done this too when we were at a new Dr.s office. They started it once at an office of someone who knew about autism, and they told me the boys were nervous. What??? Why in the world couldn't I see the reason for this before??? My guess is this is why Ethan is doing this too. This person doesn't belong in his house and he's going nuts trying to deal with it...hence his behaviors. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 My boys have done this too when we were at a new Dr.s office. They started it once at an office of someone who knew about autism, and they told me the boys were nervous. What??? Why in the world couldn't I see the reason for this before??? My guess is this is why Ethan is doing this too. This person doesn't belong in his house and he's going nuts trying to deal with it...hence his behaviors. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > I can't imagine Putter acting this way! Boone either. He hides usually -- or " disappears " without really leaving the room. (You know what I mean). Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > I can't imagine Putter acting this way! Boone either. He hides usually -- or " disappears " without really leaving the room. (You know what I mean). Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > being generally disobedient and hyper. His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > being generally disobedient and hyper. His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > being generally disobedient and hyper. His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > > being generally disobedient and hyper. > > > His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? > > Sissi He'll be six January 20th. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > > being generally disobedient and hyper. > > > His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? > > Sissi He'll be six January 20th. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > > Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and > > being generally disobedient and hyper. > > > His communication skills must be terrific. How old is he again? > > Sissi He'll be six January 20th. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > It's not an excuse, babe - it's the REASON. < ahh, you've just repeated my favorite phrase. SOME people don't think there's a difference, but you know what i say to them? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > It's not an excuse, babe - it's the REASON. < ahh, you've just repeated my favorite phrase. SOME people don't think there's a difference, but you know what i say to them? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > It's not an excuse, babe - it's the REASON. < ahh, you've just repeated my favorite phrase. SOME people don't think there's a difference, but you know what i say to them? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 > Part of it is Ethan's knowing that I'm probably not going to grab him and take him to his room in front of everyone. Maybe I should! < if it's something you would do if he was acting that way without company, then yes, i would definitely do it in front of everyone. he needs to know that the rules are the rules no matter who's watching. if it's NOT something you would normally do, then no, i don't think it should be done. that would only make him more obstinate and probably hateful of any company " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Aside from being insulting, that pretty good talking for a 6YO on the spectrum. He's doing very well, considering .... I don't hesitate to tell people Boone is autistic. I's pretty obvious something's up. ( I usually do it before they tell me something's wrong.) Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Aside from being insulting, that pretty good talking for a 6YO on the spectrum. He's doing very well, considering .... I don't hesitate to tell people Boone is autistic. I's pretty obvious something's up. ( I usually do it before they tell me something's wrong.) Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Aside from being insulting, that pretty good talking for a 6YO on the spectrum. He's doing very well, considering .... I don't hesitate to tell people Boone is autistic. I's pretty obvious something's up. ( I usually do it before they tell me something's wrong.) Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 bleech! I hate this. But what can you do? It takes time. He will get better. Or most children do. But being autistic is not an excuse. It just is the way things are! Jacquie H <yanking hair out> Ethan has been fairly calm all day. We had to have a plumber come out and from the time the man pulled up outside Ethan started bouncing off the walls and running his mouth. I dunno why he delights in showing how disobedient he can be whenever we get company. All I can do is keep repeating 'E-THAN' in that warning mommy tone and I just know the plumber is thinking " What a BRAT! " I hate that I hate that I hate that! I want to say " He's autistic " but my MIL and hubby are standing around and I don't want to make it sound like an excuse. Part of it is Ethan's knowing that I'm probably not going to grab him and take him to his room in front of everyone. Maybe I should! Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and being generally disobedient and hyper. Why is it whenever someone comes over Ethan has to practically blare " Look how autistic and obnoxious I can be!! " ?? <sound of my head smacking the wall> a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 bleech! I hate this. But what can you do? It takes time. He will get better. Or most children do. But being autistic is not an excuse. It just is the way things are! Jacquie H <yanking hair out> Ethan has been fairly calm all day. We had to have a plumber come out and from the time the man pulled up outside Ethan started bouncing off the walls and running his mouth. I dunno why he delights in showing how disobedient he can be whenever we get company. All I can do is keep repeating 'E-THAN' in that warning mommy tone and I just know the plumber is thinking " What a BRAT! " I hate that I hate that I hate that! I want to say " He's autistic " but my MIL and hubby are standing around and I don't want to make it sound like an excuse. Part of it is Ethan's knowing that I'm probably not going to grab him and take him to his room in front of everyone. Maybe I should! Ethan was calling us names ( " big fat momma " , " big fat daddy " ) and being generally disobedient and hyper. Why is it whenever someone comes over Ethan has to practically blare " Look how autistic and obnoxious I can be!! " ?? <sound of my head smacking the wall> a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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