RE: Very Fustrated

[Guest guest]

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

The oven was an issue for us as well, (along with the dishwasher, the

refrigerator, the dryer). I know that Buster doesn't " get " the danger, even if

it's hurt him before. I have a bungee cord from the top of the oven to the

underside of the door to keep him out of it. Don't know if this will help you

but it keeps him out of it when it's on.

debbi

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/21/03 8:59:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

my3apsons@... writes:

> I'm on my very end of my patients scale with him. I'm suppose to get a call

> today with evaluation dates for preschool. He'll be 3 in April. This is far

> beyond terrible 2's.

> It scares me that he lacks danger zones.

My behaviorist happened to be here during cooking time. I happened to be

making pizza in the OVEN. Yes she went for it. This is what I was told.

Move her away from the oven when she goes for it. Then reintroduce it to her

when she is NOT going for it and explain that the oven is hot. This of

course only helps if he knows hot and cold. We used warm tub water for " hot "

and cold water running from the tap to show her cold and hot. 's pain

tolerance is WAY out of wack so it was very important for me to teach her

this.

Good luck I think this is the worst of it all knowing that she could hurt

herself. Usually I cook once a week when my husband is home and then heat

stuff up in the microwave.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/21/03 8:59:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

my3apsons@... writes:

> I'm on my very end of my patients scale with him. I'm suppose to get a call

> today with evaluation dates for preschool. He'll be 3 in April. This is far

> beyond terrible 2's.

> It scares me that he lacks danger zones.

My behaviorist happened to be here during cooking time. I happened to be

making pizza in the OVEN. Yes she went for it. This is what I was told.

Move her away from the oven when she goes for it. Then reintroduce it to her

when she is NOT going for it and explain that the oven is hot. This of

course only helps if he knows hot and cold. We used warm tub water for " hot "

and cold water running from the tap to show her cold and hot. 's pain

tolerance is WAY out of wack so it was very important for me to teach her

this.

Good luck I think this is the worst of it all knowing that she could hurt

herself. Usually I cook once a week when my husband is home and then heat

stuff up in the microwave.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/21/03 8:59:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

my3apsons@... writes:

> I'm on my very end of my patients scale with him. I'm suppose to get a call

> today with evaluation dates for preschool. He'll be 3 in April. This is far

> beyond terrible 2's.

> It scares me that he lacks danger zones.

My behaviorist happened to be here during cooking time. I happened to be

making pizza in the OVEN. Yes she went for it. This is what I was told.

Move her away from the oven when she goes for it. Then reintroduce it to her

when she is NOT going for it and explain that the oven is hot. This of

course only helps if he knows hot and cold. We used warm tub water for " hot "

and cold water running from the tap to show her cold and hot. 's pain

tolerance is WAY out of wack so it was very important for me to teach her

this.

Good luck I think this is the worst of it all knowing that she could hurt

herself. Usually I cook once a week when my husband is home and then heat

stuff up in the microwave.

[Guest guest]

,

How is his communication? If it's not good, the anger could be the result

of his frustration. The rest of it, lack of boundaries, total lack of

fear.....this is who has aspergers. If it helps any, it does calm

down, and when he's older, meds can really help with the behaviors. I wish

I had something more helpful to offer.

Sue

[Guest guest]

,

How is his communication? If it's not good, the anger could be the result

of his frustration. The rest of it, lack of boundaries, total lack of

fear.....this is who has aspergers. If it helps any, it does calm

down, and when he's older, meds can really help with the behaviors. I wish

I had something more helpful to offer.

Sue

[Guest guest]

,

How is his communication? If it's not good, the anger could be the result

of his frustration. The rest of it, lack of boundaries, total lack of

fear.....this is who has aspergers. If it helps any, it does calm

down, and when he's older, meds can really help with the behaviors. I wish

I had something more helpful to offer.

Sue

[Guest guest]

writes:

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> How is his communication? If it's not good, the anger could be the result

> of his frustration. The rest of it, lack of boundaries, total lack of

> fear.....this is who has aspergers. If it helps any, it does calm

> down, and when he's older, meds can really help with the behaviors. I wish

> I had something more helpful to offer.

> Sue

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Just knowing someone understands is helpful. I just can't believe I'm doing

this again. I can't believe I'm walking down this path. I just called the

developmental ped and asked if we could squeeze in when we go back

in April. They are calling me back, they are really booked solid for months

but because we live so far away they are going to try.

has some major sensory issues also. Mostly lack of feeling. This

child can tolerate water in the shower that could burn. We have our hotwater

heater turned way down because of this. Anyone want to lend me a nice hot

shower, mine are now always luke warm. He's talking much more then .

It's all repeats of what I say except the word cup with his his

communication for I want something.

>

>

[Guest guest]

writes:

> ,

> How is his communication? If it's not good, the anger could be the result

> of his frustration. The rest of it, lack of boundaries, total lack of

> fear.....this is who has aspergers. If it helps any, it does calm

> down, and when he's older, meds can really help with the behaviors. I wish

> I had something more helpful to offer.

> Sue

>

>

>

>

>

Just knowing someone understands is helpful. I just can't believe I'm doing

this again. I can't believe I'm walking down this path. I just called the

developmental ped and asked if we could squeeze in when we go back

in April. They are calling me back, they are really booked solid for months

but because we live so far away they are going to try.

has some major sensory issues also. Mostly lack of feeling. This

child can tolerate water in the shower that could burn. We have our hotwater

heater turned way down because of this. Anyone want to lend me a nice hot

shower, mine are now always luke warm. He's talking much more then .

It's all repeats of what I say except the word cup with his his

communication for I want something.

>

>

[Guest guest]

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> I know exactly how you feel with all those frustrations. My

was very much the same way ...constantly getting himself in dangerous

situations without any fear at all, running away from me in public,

and basically destroying our house when he was little. He too

tantrumed and screamed for long period of times. I know this doesnt

make your job any easier...but he, probably like your child, was

dealing with a lot sensory issues...coupled with the inability to

speak or comprehend language and alot of his behaviors stemmed from

this. I guess you can take heart in knowing, that most likely it will

get easier as he gets older and more able to understand the world

around him and gain coping mechanisms to deal with sensory issues and

anxiety. These early years are definitely the hardest...but it will

get better. Try to give yourself a break if you can...i know i

definitely needed it back when taylor was that age. (well, i kind of

still need it Daeley> ---

>

[Guest guest]

With his communication and sensory, I'd say that pretty much explains his

behaviors as far as anger. Have you tried signing or PECS with him yet, or

is this too soon since you're just seeing that he's having more problems.

is very sensitive to heat when it comes to water or food

temperatures, so that is one area I don't have to worry about with him. I

have caught him playing with my butcher type knives in the basement twice,

and he's cut his lip open twice with scissors. Once we got his stress and

frustration levels down, we found his sensory issues calmed too. He still

needs gross motor breaks at school and has a sensory basket also. It's not

gone completely, but it's calmed down immensely, although it's a medication

change that helped him get there.

I hope they can squeeze in for you.

Sue

[Guest guest]

With his communication and sensory, I'd say that pretty much explains his

behaviors as far as anger. Have you tried signing or PECS with him yet, or

is this too soon since you're just seeing that he's having more problems.

is very sensitive to heat when it comes to water or food

temperatures, so that is one area I don't have to worry about with him. I

have caught him playing with my butcher type knives in the basement twice,

and he's cut his lip open twice with scissors. Once we got his stress and

frustration levels down, we found his sensory issues calmed too. He still

needs gross motor breaks at school and has a sensory basket also. It's not

gone completely, but it's calmed down immensely, although it's a medication

change that helped him get there.

I hope they can squeeze in for you.

Sue

[Guest guest]

With his communication and sensory, I'd say that pretty much explains his

behaviors as far as anger. Have you tried signing or PECS with him yet, or

is this too soon since you're just seeing that he's having more problems.

is very sensitive to heat when it comes to water or food

temperatures, so that is one area I don't have to worry about with him. I

have caught him playing with my butcher type knives in the basement twice,

and he's cut his lip open twice with scissors. Once we got his stress and

frustration levels down, we found his sensory issues calmed too. He still

needs gross motor breaks at school and has a sensory basket also. It's not

gone completely, but it's calmed down immensely, although it's a medication

change that helped him get there.

I hope they can squeeze in for you.

Sue

[Guest guest]

, I'm sorry it's like this for you right now. Really sorry.

All I can say is I understand and I'm glad you are getting him

evaluated. I hope they are able to offer you some support.

[Guest guest]

Sissi,

It is so hard to deal with and his lack of fear. I just found him with

a knife in hand trying to cut a chuck roast out of the package. All this while I

was in the bathroom and both gates were locked. The gates don't do much but

usually give me enough time to react.

I don't think, at this point, social stories will work. He seems to lack a lot

of understanding about people. (geeze wonder why) He's a very cold and stand

offish type of child. He will only sit on your lap in rare occasions and kiss

you if you beg. Then he shows you his cheek.

It's funny but you would almost think, got the traits of Autism that

lacks. I have the evals set up for Feburary 4, 10 and 11th and I'm sure

he'll qualify for full day. He needs something so bad.

Re: Very Fustrated

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

Sissi,

It is so hard to deal with and his lack of fear. I just found him with

a knife in hand trying to cut a chuck roast out of the package. All this while I

was in the bathroom and both gates were locked. The gates don't do much but

usually give me enough time to react.

I don't think, at this point, social stories will work. He seems to lack a lot

of understanding about people. (geeze wonder why) He's a very cold and stand

offish type of child. He will only sit on your lap in rare occasions and kiss

you if you beg. Then he shows you his cheek.

It's funny but you would almost think, got the traits of Autism that

lacks. I have the evals set up for Feburary 4, 10 and 11th and I'm sure

he'll qualify for full day. He needs something so bad.

Re: Very Fustrated

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

Sissi,

It is so hard to deal with and his lack of fear. I just found him with

a knife in hand trying to cut a chuck roast out of the package. All this while I

was in the bathroom and both gates were locked. The gates don't do much but

usually give me enough time to react.

I don't think, at this point, social stories will work. He seems to lack a lot

of understanding about people. (geeze wonder why) He's a very cold and stand

offish type of child. He will only sit on your lap in rare occasions and kiss

you if you beg. Then he shows you his cheek.

It's funny but you would almost think, got the traits of Autism that

lacks. I have the evals set up for Feburary 4, 10 and 11th and I'm sure

he'll qualify for full day. He needs something so bad.

Re: Very Fustrated

,

Sounds like things are pretty rough right now. It must be terrifying to have

a 3YO who tries to take pizza out of a hot oven.

Does he respond to social stories at all?

That sounds kind of lame in light of the impending dangers, but I have no

other ideas (short of meds) to suggest. God, I hate meds for kids. But I'd

never be able to rest with clonidine.

Sissi

[Guest guest]

{{{{{}}}}}

BTDT with the lack of fear thing. It IS scary, and when they get to a

certain point there's no such thing as childproof.

We only had one rough patch really with the anger. It was AWFUL.

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

-Sara.