Autism and Being Discharged from Services

"I'm torn with listening to my child telling me he does'nt need therapy and knowing he still needs to go." ~ YOUR words.

Like with anything that is best for your child, who's in control of the situation and makes the decision? You do. My cousin has raised a beautiful, caring, loving human being with autism to the age of 19, therapy continues to this day in the form of occupational therapy as he learns to hold a job. Our children need our guidance and direction to help them become the best person they can be, whatever challenges they face.

I know it's hard to have your son fight you on it, but he IS benefiting, and that's what your goal should be. If and when he stops benefiting at all, THEN you consider stopping it.

God bless<3

My son is six and half and so far no complaints. One thing I have done is change providers from time to time and the type of therapy. For example, he was attending a social skills class at one location for awhile, I changed it to another location with a different focus and he is very happy. At other times, I took a break from that type of therapy for awhile to return to it later. For example, changed DIR/Floortime Therapy to Music Therapy for awhile. Also, have taken breaks at times too. I think our kids do get burnt out and sometimes just need a break from the routine. Dealing with a school day and adding therapy services to the routine sometimes can be overwhelming. I hope you are able to find a good balance.

I would have the therapist give him an idea of what they are hoping he will accomplish before he can be done with the therapy. I have a son with Aspergers, and this has worked well with him. For example, if having legible cursive writing is the goal, then let him know when he shows he can consistently do that, he will be done with OT. The therapist likely is charting his progress, so let him see how far he has come and know he will be able to achieve the goal. This empowers him and lets him see why the services are important. Also, as the parent you have the final say. But it is so much easier when the child understands what is really going on.

Andy never fought any type of therapy. If he did I would have to be sure I could continue the progress on my own before I let him quit.

Maybe you could take a break for awhile. My 4 yr old is only in speech therapy and he was having a hard time his last 5-6 weeks so we decided to take a break. He has now been out about 5 weeks and he is asking to go back. Tell your son he can have a break for a couple weeks then go back to it. Or could every other week be an option? Just cut down on his time.

Hi Iadies, I do not have an autistic child but I would like to share some a short sorty with you by P J Myers and here it is.

I have an autistic granddaughter who just turned 7yearsold. She, until recently, was not very responsive or verbal. She would choose not to look at a person in the eye most of the time, and would not follow most request. After a couple of weeks on Mighty Smarts 1 a day, Incredivites 2 per day, 1 Meal Shake 1 am serving, and Opti-Flora Capsule 1 per day, along with diet where her sugar was greatly decreased, something phenomenal happened. One day while I was babysitting her, she was coloring and I asked her , Why don't you use the green crayon? She put her crayon down, looked right at me and said, I like the purple crayon better. My mouth dropped open in amazement. Then I asked her to take her lunch plate into the kitchen and put it on the counter near the sink. She followed directions and did exactly what I asked. She has had less fits and they are less severe. Then I noticed throughout the rest of the afternoon that she was speaking in full sentences and looking right at me whe she spoke, WOW! I asked her mother if she noticed any changes. She said, Oh yes, and so has her teacher. Since most autisic children are deficient in digestive enzymes, we introduced her to EZ Gest as well. I know these products and diet change together can make a difference for Autistic children.
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When I first read this short story testimonial it brought tears to my eyes. I prayerfully hope that you and your family are blessed, healed and in great health.

don't give up, don't quit therapy!

Your son is testing you...& this is proven by the fact that he enjoys the actual therapy session. This is not much different from any other child fighting Mom over .....taking a shower, doing a chore, doing homework, etc. Kids pull this all the time!

If you let them win the biggies (which therapy is), then life will become much harder on all fronts! Peace....