Just a reminder to not forget the obvious

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	Asher was going through a rough time last week.  Tantrums like I have never seen.  Really bad stuff, for him.  I was in despair assuming it was a regression of some sort.  I was thinking...what in his diet do I need to change?, could this lead to meds?, will he hurt himself/others?  You know when you start freaking out? I discussed it with my husband, the doctor...  He freaked out with me. Then my babysitter commented, "Boy he has terrible allergies.  We were out walking and his eyes started watering and got swollen.  He must have a terrible headache". Yes, my son has seasonal allergies.  Gets them every year.  Mother and father (doctor!) of the year.  We forgot. Gave him some Allegra and he is fine.  That's a moment I call my "d'oh!" moments. I think this is a good time to remind EVERYONE that kids with ASD tend to be more prone to allergies and that this time of year is the WORST for allergies. If you see dark circles under your child's eyes, take him to the pediatrician and seen if an RX for Singulair or something else like that might help. My son had to get pneumonia two years in a row at this time of year for anyone (including doctors) to notice that he had bad postnasal drip and was getting aspirational pneumonia. That was 10 years ago, he's been on Singulair ever since, and he's NEVER sick.  ALso, we need to be aware of Seasonal Affective Disorder during winter. My son doesn't have this, but lots of ASD kids do.  Believe me, you're not alone in overlooking the obvious. Here too!  Doc said Claritin ... every day ... for the next 5-6 weeks, whether or not he seems like he needs it.   Singulair, too, worked great for my ds' allergies. And it doesn't make him drowsy--yeah!OMG!! this is soooo true!! My son is going thru the same stuff right now. stubborn, extra stimmy and non-compliant. I also notice that when the barometric pressure is below or at 29 my son is very hyper and doesn't sleep as well. All I can say is Thank God for Triaminic cold and allergy(the orange stuff) during the day and Benadryl at night!!
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