More of a Venting Session.

Hey, I understand completely. I mean, I don't have any autistic children but they are all the same, ADD, Autism, Down syndrome, bas (bad attitude syndrome, my son lol), etc. They are all kids that need guidance from their parents to be successful adults one day. Did you see on the news about that adult with down syndrome who opened his first store at the heart hospital? His name is Coby Short and he is 27. I believe that good Mom's like his and all of us that care deeply for their well being are the reason that our kids are great and will one day succeed in life like Coby. Keep up the good work and just remember that you are a great Mom and every parent gets frustrated. When your son was born, god gave you great patience, because you have a great child. Oh and thanks for the input on your problem, I see that now I may have a way to realize that I'm not the only one after all.

To S.,
Ny name is S. and I understand your situation. My son has been diagnosed with PDD and ADHD and there are days. Even though my son is almost 6 half the age difference, I still understand. Sorry I cant help just wanted you to know I understand.

Maybe He is feeling house bound. Maybe you can take him outside to the park or to the zoo. even if a child is sick can often get out and do something little, even if its a trip to Taco bell. The change does everyone good

Hi S., I must commend you and any other parent out there who have autistic children because I wouldn't know how to begin to handle that. I know I don't have any advice for you but I just wanted to let you know that I hear your frustration. I didn't know anyone with an autistic child before I met one of the parents @ my daughters school who has a 16 y.o. son with autism, and when they came over here the other day...he cut up so bad (at least that's what I saw) and she was just as calm and collected, I was lost for words. So I commend you. Keep your head up. And just curious...how does your husband handle his behavior?

Have you tried turning on relaxing music for him or even reading him a book or singing a song when he starts to get upset about not going to school. Maybe getting his mind off of it by giving him a puzzle that he can focus on. I worked with individuals with autism and mild mental retardation ages 18-50 years old for three years and this seemed to help when they would get upset or anxious. I had a client that was off schedule for a few days he had to work a different schedule and he would yell at his friends at work because he's so use to the same routine and once his routine changes he gets very upset and argues with everyone and to calm him down I would have him listen to music or take a walk just something to get his mind off of things because they love routine and once they are off schedule its just soo hard for them and also he's been sick so maybe some fresh air just for ten mintues could help. I'm sure you have probably tried everything you can but hopefully this helps. Also make sure you take care of yourself.