EEG normal-screaming NOT!!! | Autism PDD
One hour a day of ABA? This neurologist is deluded if she thinks an hour a day of ABA is going to be like some magic pill, especially since the normally recommended number of hours is higher. Has the neurologist recommended a hearing test? This is on the neurologist association's official guidelines for all kids with developmental delays.
Any time there's a marked change in behavior, it's a good idea to consider the possibility of hidden physical illness or pain.
Other than that, if you don't have an Occupational Therapist on your son's team, or haven't found any other help for identifying his sensory issues, you could try the checklist on the link below and browse around a little at their website. I know that life at our house got a lot easier when I finally understood and could better manage my son's sensory needs.
http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processin g-disorder-checklist.html
As far as the possibility of it being a tic goes, it's not always easy to tell the difference between a stim and a tic (especially complex motor tics). Here's how they compare (source: http://p069.ezboard.com/ftourettesyndromenowwhatfrm5.showMes sage?topicID=134.topic). Good luck with everything.
Table 7.2 Characteristics of the movement disorders of Tourette Syndrome (tics) versus autism (stereotypies)
T = tics
S = stereotypies
T: Universal
S: Frequent, not universal
T: School-age onset
S: Toddler onset
T: May remit for months
S: More persistent; may become miniaturized with age
T: Vary a great deal over time
S: Less variable
T: Preceded by urge
S: May be preceded by urge
T: Suppressible for a time
S: Suppressible for a time
T: Sudden, rapid, darting
S: Not as abrupt or rapid
T: Brief
S: Longer
T: Repetitive, irregular
S: Repetitive, rhythmical
T: Asymmetrical
S: Often (not always) bilateral or generalized (e.g., flapping, jumping, pacing)
T: May be small (simple tics) and inconspicuous, or bizarre, even grotesque (complex tics)
S: May be simple or complex. More gesture-like or manneristic
T: Frequency and severity unrelated to IQ
S: More frequent in individuals with low IQ
T: Self-injury uncommon, "accidental," e.g., by repetitive poking
S: Self-injury relatively frequent, "intended"; e.g., biting, picking, head banging, slapping. Associated with low IQ and aggressiveness in some but not all individuals.
T: Not deliberately aggressive; sudden compulsive touching or approaching others.
S: Aggression such as pinching or hitting frequent
T: Respiratory tics, sudden vocalizations, coprolalia
S: Humming, singing, muttering
T: Worsened by anxiety
S: Worsened by anxiety, idleness
T: Lessened by activity, concentration
S: Lessened by activity, concentration
T: May persist in sleep
S: Not present in sleep
Ds EEG was normal
he screaming has got worse because the scream he used to do doesnt give him stimulation anymore so he needs a louder one to make his ears tinglel lol
get some headphones and download some screams ( you will be surprised) or cream into a tape and get him screaming to when he does it turn them on and put it near is hear hopefully it will throw hima bit and he will listen to the ehadphones which will give him a buzz on a loud setting
it sounds crazy i nkow
but the simpist things work for our kids
we just need to find appropriate alternatives to any problems they have
stopping them all together is not an option
and aba
as i have said before is like dog training(only my opinion )
all he needs is a differant way to get his buzz
love shell
That is a good idea- I like the thought on his ears buzzing...his screams are sooo loud that his ears probably DO get a sensation from it! I never would of thought of that!!!Thank you soo much- I will try it!
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