Hi lovely ladies, I need some advice on my 3.25 up daughter. She is ASD and has some major sensory issues. She is very active and has also had constant ear infections so we are getting her grommets later this week. Lately her behaviour has become so bad that I don't know what to do. I can't take her anywhere by myself because she runs away. If I make her hold my hand she throws herself on the ground, screams and hits and kicks me. If I pick her up she hits my face and screams, if I turn her around she head butts me. I've tried everything, I ignore her when I can which seems to work the best but sometimes that's just not an option because of safety. Time out doesn't work. I've even smacked her which I never wanted to do and I felt terrible about especially because she didn't even get it. If I ask her to stop doing something or tell her no she deliberately does it more. If I growl at her she smiles and laughs even when I yell. She used to listen to her dad but now she's doing the same to him too. I try and do all my shopping when she's in day care so I don't have to take her anywhere but sometimes I just have to take her places. It's so stressful and so upsetting. I am looking for a behavioural psych in Northern Brisbane if anyone has someone they can recommend I would really appreciate it. Has anyone else been through this and can offer some advice? Do they grow out of it? And also are grommets as amazing as everyone keeps telling me? Thanks so much in advance. X
Needing advice on behavioural issues with a 3yo ASD girl
Needing advice on behavioural issues with a 3yo ASD girl
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Get yourself off to the behavioural psych. My boy is an adult now (with ASD) things do get better. It's not easy, really hard work but a behavioural psych or BCBA are the best people to help. They not only help with the stuff you were describing they can help with communication difficulties etc. the more consistent you are with following through on the psychs recommendations the faster things will get easier (even if they don't appear to be at first). Our kids can learn and improve and the federal government recommends 20hrs a week of therapy at this age.
Firstly try not to feel guilty cause it doesn't help. I would avise seeing an OT as well. Sensory overload combined with reduced ability to communicate her needs. There are things you can do to help reduce he sensory intake which may reduce her behaviour issues. Hugs to you and good luck on finding what you need.