Quick temper, rigid must be the boss of everything, meltdown tantrums long after he should have grown out of them, easily overwhelmed, constant talking about the saaaaaaaame one subject. Now he has started school he has started hitting out at others when before he just reserved it for his poor little sister.
Always needs to be supervised - becuase something always goes wrong and it drives him mental to the point of screaming the house down.
Mario loved everything that spun...he would put car;s on their backs or their sides just to watch the wheels turn as he pushed them. Flapping of hands...tippy toe walking. Hated strangers coming to the house..would go off his nut, head butt the table or wall until he bleed, lash out at me or his brother. Hide under the table...only like certain foods (all white foods here ) didnt like smell, textures of some thines, wore only shorts and t-shirt for over 2 years. Needed routine.
Is obsessive behaviour involved as well? Because Ripley does all of those things and more. He has meltdowns over EVERYTHING. God forbid if his brothers touch something he even remotely thought about in the last 72hrs. He gets possessive and obsessive - currently he drags two McD's dragon toys EVERYWHERE. He absolutely cannot function without them, wont even go to bed unless they are there. He even took them to his swimming lesson and held them the whole time. If we cannot find them, or his blankie, or we even dare to suggest handing them over to us, screaming ensues so I am anal about keeping tabs on them so to avoid no sleep and mega tanties. He watches the same DVD over and over til he picks a new one then thats played over and over. He is physically rough, even in normal everyday things. I absolutely cannot take my eyes off him for a second, not even when he is asleep because he will definately do something bad or run away. A few mornings Ive found him out in the backyard at 6am! He is defiant to the point where its nearly comical - he just does not appear to care, or care to understand, why his behaviour is unacceptable, punishment is useless because he just goes right on with life and does the same thing again without any qualms about being in trouble and knowing full well Im going to crack it. He will stare at me and stare at me when I talk to him, like he is listening but doesnt understand a word Im saying, its like he goes blank. So frustrating. His development is normal I guess; but his verbal communication is iffy. I know he can talk, he knows he can talk but mostly all I get is a bunch of unintelligable mumbling with a word thrown it. He has so much energy its exhausting. He just goes and goes and goes and goes and goes; and the attention span is nearly non existant. He's suddenly gotten fussy with eating. He just cant sit still long enough to eat his meal; or he is picky about what it is. He wont touch anything cream based, wont eat meat, wont eat vegies, pasta is the only thing I can get into him without drama's.
Im at a loss as what to do with him. I know they go through terrible two's and this might be normal but I think his behaviour is insane. Im starting to wonder if there isnt something more to it. Ive always thought there was something up with him but been to afraid to investigate.
O yeah on the obsessions! We copped trains for years, then trucks - alllll the different kinds. Now we have moved onto Star Wars.
I just got this info today -
What is Asperger Syndrome?
A developmental disorder which falls within the Autism Spectrum. Main features of this disorder become obvious during early childhood and remain constant throughout life, although common features and degree of actual impairment can vary. Rarely recognised before the age of 3. More common in boys.
Core features are lack of social skills, limited ability to have a 2 way conversation and an intense interest in a particular subject. Most of these children attend normal primary schools.
COMMUNICATION
Although these children are often highly articulate, content of speech may be abnormal, tending to be pedantic and often centering on 1 or 2 favourite topics. Sometimes a word or phrase is repeated over and over. Usually there is a comprehension deficit despite apparent superior verbal skills. Non verbal communication, both expressive and receptive is often impaired.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
There tends to be impairment in a 2 way social interaction due to an inability to understand the rules governing social behaviour. A lack of empathy with other and little to no eye contact may be evident. Can appear to be stuck on the egocentric stage of social and emotional development. They tend to perceive the world exclusively from their own point of view. Although interested in social relationships often social contact is made inappropriately.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Is often naive and peculiar. Can tend to be intensely attached to particular possessions often engaging in repetitive activities. Resistant to change, coping best when life is predictable. They prefer structure and may concentrate exclusively on matter in which they are interested. Are often known as loners who never quite fit in because of eccentric behaviour, peculiar ways of speaking and a lack of social skills.
COMMON FEATURES
Excellent rote memory, absorbs facts easily. General performs well with maths science and reading. May be anxious and unable to cope with criticism or imperfection. Often the victims of teasing and bullying leading to withdrawal into isolated activities. Can appear to be clumsy and have an unusual gait or stance. Often seen as odd or eccentric. Language appears good but may have limited content and poor social understandinjg. Self interested and lacks empathy.
Freya I too have a debrief journey thread "Meeting Matilda... Meeting Autism". I think you may find somethings insteresting when you read our journeys. A lot of what he does sounds very familiar.
Maz- I hear you on the white foods!!! The only vegetable Riley will eat is mashed potato or hot chips! If I try and mash any other veg with the potato he takes one look at it and freaks.
we had a great tea tonight...sheppards pie and what does mario have...noodles and scrambled eggs I always have to cook 2 meals..one for us all and then one for him
Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
lu ahhh yes..3 ring circus
) didnt like smell, textures of some thines, wore only shorts and t-shirt for over 2 years. Needed routine.
I wanted to say more in your other thread but its something people tend to get peeved about if you mention the 'spectrum' word
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