Hey everyone.
Would really appreciate some advise and a vent . Long story short my half brother (12) and sister (13) are in foster care (have been since theye were babies) and there carer no longer wants my brother , so he has come to live with us. he has autism and most days his behaviour is very difficult to Handel . He says mean things doesn't listen , calls our six year old horrible names , lies about everything, we find wee and Poo everywhere in the house . I'm at a cross road and really don't know what to do . He is on medication but it doesn't seem to help much , sorry for the novel, my family is just really struggling atm x
What to do with new family changes ?
What to do with new family changes ?
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Behaviour, Kids, Aspergers & Autism
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Get him in to see a behavioural psychologist ASAP. Long time mum of 20 year old on the spectrum. Things CAN get a hell of a lot better. Medication with ASD has limitations and depending on what specific meds he is on it will only help with certain behaviours. You really need a combined approach of behavioural strategies (which he probably missed out on in the younger years) and the current medication.
Also join some ASD support groups on Facebook
My brother has autism. He attends counselling with a professional who is trained to help people with autism. It has helped a lot!! Good luck!