His aggression could also be a cause of puberty. This is a big change that individuals with autism often don't know how to deal with. It is hard to know if it is the depression or just confussion within your son.

Heidi

Hi confused,

i'm really sorry to hear what your going though. Consider yourself very strong to have to deal with it. I wouldn't be able to do it. I send all my best to you and your partner!!

However, if it were me and my child I would be running not walking for a 2nd, 3rd and 4th opinion. While I don't know anything about autism I do know a little bit about depression, mis diags and down right abuse. It's much more common then you may think. Please seek more opinions!

If you believe you kid has been mistreated by doctors call...

Citizens commission on human righs
(800) 869-2247

or

www.Cchr.Org

they should be able to help you make an informed dicission as well.


Take care and be well!
Mike

My heart goes out to you! My son has adhd and I believe is autistic, but is not "officially" labelled as of yet. He is 7 years old.

I just wanted to ask you if you have looked into food additives? I found, accidentally, when my son was 3 that any food with phosphates in it made his symptoms much worse (phosphates are in 85-90% of all our foods!). We removed phosphates and other food additives from his diet and, though he is not "cured", he is much easier to deal with. I told many professionals about the phosphates and everyone said they never heard of that. Recently, however, I got a book called "prescription for nutritional healing" and there is was! Adhd kids tend to be very sensitive to this additive. I have found in my research that kids with adhd tend to be very sensitive to chemicals in food. I personally believe that is why we have so many kids with these problems. Try removing phosphates from his diet. The only bread that we found without phosphates is sheephearders. Many 'store brand' foods are without it also. You can find products without this additive, but you have to look. Sugar is another serious issue for my son. I try to limit it, but you know kids!

I hope this at least gives you another alternative to help with your son. My prayers are with you!!!!! Good luck!

My friend son used to have a very bad upset which last long time, which are caused by almost no reason. Calcium and special massage helped her child very much, and all of the quick to anger are gone now. I also have asperger syndrome so I understand these situation very well. Ps. Also I work for person with adhd ( temporal lobe ) /w pdd , I live among them.

I have a brother who has autisum hes now 29 but I have never really known what it is and what causes it. I remember he was always angry and very violent as a child please update me on what autisum is.

Hi, my name is robin and I have a 6 year old boy who was diagnoised with autisum spectrum disorder catatory 5. My son has been on so much medication and nothing seems to work. He also has adhd hyperactiveness. Last week I rang to make a appoinment for his specialist to review his medication cause it isnt working any more and I found out that my sons specialist had retired. So now we are with out a specialist. My sons school is having big troubles handling him now as well. Does any one know wat I can do as I am a single mum with my son and 2 younger children. Please help

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hi my names stella ive got an 8 year old son that has adhd and we think hes got a mild form of autisum he was diagnosed when he was about 5 .what happend was he went for teeth extractions when he was 4 and there was no signs he had anything like adhd b4 he had it then more or lass after he started with the bad behaviour his speech was limited hed started soiling himself after being out of nappies for 2 1/2 years the only thing that happend was he was gasping for breath in thetre whilst i was in there with him after they just put him 2 sleep i got rushed from the room and then he came out like this carnt get no answers or help with nappies and support from any one dont know where to turn

Slow down, you'll be fine.........with autism you basically have to take one problem at a time......which one do you want to address first?

hi my name is clare i have a 4 year old son with atisum and also has adhd my son has been diagnosed with both conditions for over a year now and is due to start school is september his behaviour is getting more and more violent wich gives me great concern and i know some people may think im stupid but i refuse to put my son on any medication so far as all the medication frightens me but am now finding it hard and know that sooner or later i am going to have to give in and try some i also find im getting very obssesed with keeping him close to me at all times and wont let any one take care of him or consider any help offered to give me time out but have been like this since he was born my health visitor seems to think it started when he was born i was constantly in hospital with him as he suffered from terrible gastrik reflux and other problems but i also feel very guilty if he is violent towards people as he hits kicks and bites anyone for no reason i also have 2 other children one 2 and one 11 who are great with him and understand him but feel so sorry for them as they live and go through it with him every day school terrifies me as all i will do is worry how he is doing all day ....

Hello,
My son 9 has recently been diagnosed from mood disorder to autism. I am unable to work outside the home due to his inability to remain calm in classroom, and day care environments. If he is not happy he is experiences violent tantrums. Before I had my son diagnosed this last time, I was able to put my son on an all organic, glueten free, casin free diet. The problems seem to subside after awhile but then my son learned to trade his food...all was lost. Anyway, my problem now is finding daycare so I can work. Any suggestions for the Texas Waco Area?

hello i was dignosed with adha as a child
my advice to you is that. you be really really colse to your son devolpe a bond where you can tell him anything and he can tell you anything.
when he is doing an activity to we get really involved
so set a time limyàt before ahand instead of desturibing his focus. also keep the closest eye on any medication he is taking put down a diary of how he feels on certai medictaions

Hi,

its really very bad situation but you have to be strong.

i have a 9 yr old son with adhd and aspergers and tourettes he is in mainstream but is behind in school work and has an assistant but i am on call at the school as he has outbursts all the time and destroys things. im not coping with the bad behaviour and language has any1 any advice how i can manage him he is a law onto himself and doesnt listen to my advice. he thinks he is right i just want him to fit in and not be aggressive