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  • From: measleyw
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  • 10/23/08
I am a New Jersey mother of a son on the autism spectrum (specifically with Pdd-nos). I am wondering what methods if any of medication, intervention, or resources are their out their to aide parents with children who exhibit dramatic behavior, anger, and aggression problems with autism. Day to day I find that my childs aggression is either high or low. While he is on medication currently now, I wonder what else can I do? He is seven years old and high functioning. But he is very sensitive to touch, light, and sound and has daily problems at school because of such issues. While he goes to a "regular school" he is in a self contained class with only three other students and his one-on-one aide. He struggles with a level of anger which concerns me. At this time last year, he was able to function in a mainstream class with his aide. I do not understand where the dramatic change occurred. He has gone thru various medicine changes because of adverse side affects seen by his doctors. I am a concerned single parent seeking help in any way possible in the form of information and resources within my state.
  • From: _ABCNewsMedUnit_
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  • 10/29/08

*****FROM ABC NEWS MEDICAL UNIT*****

 

Hi measleyw and thank you for your question. We are working on trying to get you an answer.

 

In the meanwhile, you may find the following links of questions and video answers from the ABC News OnCall+ Autism site helpful:

 

What Are Suggestions For Getting Through The Early Days, After Diagnosis?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5667192

 

If My Child Does Not Make Progress, Should I Assume He Has Limited Ability Or Ask His Treatment Providers To Make Changes In How He Is Being Taught?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5388490

 

If My Child Does Not Make Progress, Should I Assume He Has Limited Ability Or Ask His Treatment Providers To Make Changes In How He Is Being Taught?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5388490

 

Are There Things One Can Do To Reduce Aggressive Behavior In People With Autism In Addition To Medication?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismTreatment/story?id=5406240

 

Does Medication Designed To Improve Attention Deficits Have The Same Effects On Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismTreatment/story?id=5435375

 

What Are Some Of The Types Of Medications That Might Be Used To Treat Autism, And What Symptoms Are They Used To Treat?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismTreatment/story?id=5406239

 

How Do I Decide Whether Medication Or Another Form Of Intervention Is Right In Managing My Child’s Autism?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismTreatment/story?id=5388113

 

When Is Medication Used In A Treatment Plan For Autism, And Is Medication An Essential Component For All Individuals With Autism?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismTreatment/story?id=5406238

 

Is It A Good Sign If My Child Shows Very Dramatic Response When A Behavioral Intervention Is First Introduced?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5388266

 

Could There Be An Underlying Medical Condition That Is Causing My Child With Autism To Act Out?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5388678

 

Should I Keep My Child With Autism Home As Much As Possible To Avoid The Chance That He/She Will Have Tantrums In Public?

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AutismLiving/story?id=5389562

 

NOTE: Top medical experts on autism answer questions like these on the OnCall+ Autism:
http://abcnews.com/autism.

 

*****FROM ABC NEWS MEDICAL UNIT*****

 
 
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