Hi, I am new to this group. I have a 16 year old son (diagnosed PDD-NOS). He has been getting more aggressive since he started taking Abilify and Celexa. I was...
Hi Maria, I don't know what to tell you that would help you, but you need some expert advice. Maybe email someone from the Autism Society? They might have some...
Maria, my opinion is: 1. You are right in that the school isn't ensuring your son knows the basics before moving on to more advanced work. They need to slow ...
Big hugs to you too, Diane. My son (7) is also PDD-NOS. Meds haven't worked very well for him either, so he does not take any. My son does not hit me, but...
Welcome to the list...Medicine can be very helpful. Like any service it is important to get the right doctor who has interest and understanding in your son's...
Recently I took my son (age 16) off of ABILIFY, CELEXA, and STRATTERA because he was becoming more and more VIOLENT and AGGRESSIVE towards me and his sister....
Hi, Thank you for your reply (and hugs) :-) No, he doesn't have a job. I don't think he will ever be able to work. He is probably ODD or has Conduct Disorder...
I really don't understand why there isn't more help/resources for kids with these various problems... After all, the children are the future...aren't they??...
The newest issue of Journal of Behavior Analysis of Offender and Victim Treatment and Prevention is available for free online at http://www.joba- ovtp.net/ ...
Hello All, The peer reviewed open access journal- International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy Volume 4 issue 3 is now online. This issue is a...
I'm not sure if you've heard, but there's a movement of citizens inspired by the presidential campaign who are now submitting ideas for how they think the...
Fixed some of the spelling... http://www.change.org/ideas/view/refinance_all_mortgages_to_4 People should stop by the site and give their insights on behavior ...
I feel your pain Carol. My son also talks to me like I'm dirt at times. Then, he will also hug me and tell me he loves me. It is crazy how up and down his...
I'm just now getting online, so sorry for the delay in reply... I really don't know if he could handle a job. Funny thing, he doesn't act this way at school....
My son's school allows children with "special needs" to take a CERTIFICATE instead of DIPLOMA for graduation. Therefore they get accommodations and classes...
Hi Maria, I think you definitely need to get in touch with someone like the Superintendent of your child's school. Or if your child sees a therapist or...
Is there any treatment available for adults with behavioral disorders? My husband was diagnosed with ADHD growing up when little was known about it...his mom...
In general behavior modification programs have been shown to be effective in reducin recividism in adults. You can find a behavior analysts to www.bacb.com or...
I thought about it last night. He can be difficult to talk to about relationships, he's scared to death of rejection/abandonment. I talked to him last night...
Hi Everyone, Happy New Year!! I'm writing to let you know that the latest issue of the Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis has...
The peer reviewed open access journal- Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention is now available at www.behavior-analyst- online.org In addition,...
I am a mother of two boys. My oldest, who is 11 years old has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD (oppositional defiant disorder). He takes Vyvanse once a day...
I have been in a similar situation. I left because I loved my daughter. Your children are being abused and you are allowing it! Not because you are a terrible...
You may want to consider getting a local women's organization involved or talking to an attorney about your custody rights. I wish you the best and hope you...
Brandy Cox
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I have just gotten out of a very similar situation. I'm only 3 weeks out of it, but you can do it, and your kids will get better...mine have already. Not...
My husband is 38 and has been in and out of prison since he was 22 for anger management issues...is that how you want your son to end up? His story sounds...
The latest issue of the open access, eer reviewed journal- the International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy is now available online at...