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Post by Ericsmomma on Jun 10, 2010 13:42:24 GMT -5
Hi all... Lately, Eric has been showing some aggressive behavior, most of it directed at my younger grandaughters. He is pushing them and a few times has grabbed them around the neck like a hug, but its way too tight. He is actually hurting them, and it worries me alot. They live with us, so he's use to being around them. He even did it a few times at school to the other kids, and was thrown out of gym. I correct him, and tell him to be gentle, which he then imitates, but its not getting any better. In fact, since schools been out, he's worse. He did have a virus a few days ago, so I thought it was because he wasn't feeling good, but now, I think its more of a behavior thing. Anybody have any suggestions? This autism thing is sure throwing a monkey wrench into his behavior...double trouble. T hanks for listening. Dolly
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Post by Jodi on Jun 10, 2010 18:29:54 GMT -5
Hi Dolly,
We do not have the autism factor, so I'm not sure if this advice will help. Have you tried using consequences for his behavior? Also, before he engages with other children, prompt him to be gentle up front. Another idea is to read social stories about how to treat others. Maybe you can have the kids model the behavior too instead of you doing it. Maybe seeing the kids do it will help.
Jodi
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Post by Chris on Jun 10, 2010 18:46:12 GMT -5
Sarah gets aggressive when she is coming down with an illness or is already sick. Certain medications also make kids aggressive. Sarah's physiatrist told us not to use antihistimines because they make kids aggressive.
Good luck. It is really tough when they hurt other kids.
Chris
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Post by kg91207 on Jun 11, 2010 13:47:47 GMT -5
Have you looked into ABA therapy? (applied behavioral analysis) I'm sure it would be very effective with a kiddo with a dual diagnosis of DS too!
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Post by CC on Jun 11, 2010 23:49:19 GMT -5
Christopher also has the dual DX of DS and Autism but thankfully has never had any aggressive behavior.
I agree with Jodi maybe the kids can model the "gentle" behavior. Since you mentioned that this happened in school too did they have a behavior plan in place in school?
Sorry NO real good input from me but wanted to say HUGS
CC ~
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