HELP! Parenting An Autistic Child Thru PTSD

[pandora]

Hi..I just read this post..please PM me and we can talk. My son has ocd, high functioning autism and tourettes. He is 13...I have been through the grade school thing.....and it was rough...his behaviour was soooo out of hand when he was 5,6,7. I took him to a child psychiatirst ...I put him on meds (not wanting too..but it helped)and even though I did not want to put him in a special needs classroom..I did not want him isolated but he attended a communication program and it was the best thing I ever did. He just entered grade 9 and the change in schools has been great. He has progresed. It has been a hard road...add ptsd..even harder but WE are managing. Again...please PM me. It might seem pretty bleak right now but honestly..one day at a time..you will get there. It does take time and the patience of a saint.

 

[Grainne]

Omgosh...everyone...thank you for this. I have alot of PM's to write...lol. I'm having a rough night. Colton has had a rather 'trying' day and my husband is starting a new job out of town tomorrow. Very stressed....trying to stay calm. I will respond properly tomorrow.

Flame, Clare, Pandora (and everyone else, before and after)- thank you for these messages. I feel surrounded by people who understand.

xoGrainnexo

 

[FlameTachiku]

Take Your Time Do Only What Helps

I do remember having a section of my home full of books, articles, items, all presented by therapists, specialists, nieghbors, other parents, friends, strangers, my parents, avocates, teachers, teachers aids,,,and so on, stacked in a "I wish" pile, sheesh. Most offering support, some demanding I do better and more (they have the "answer"). The endlessness of what I could not get too was so hurtful and stressfull to me, because I wondered if that that I could to get to or do or be would be it, the way that it should be done. The answer. It is just to much to do it all. Please do not feel obilgated in any way...feel free to use me as a resource if it fits and can be supportive or helpful.

You have a lot to do be content in doing what can be done in day. Because that is all we can do.