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[quote=Anonymous]I have a couple of thoughts.  First of all, ABA isn't the only form of behavioral intervention.  There have been threads here about behavioral experts you could search for or maybe someone else will have a suggestion.  Pitch it to your husband as something very different from ABA, something much more targeted to what your DS is exhibiting.

And then back off.  Until you have a system in place you can't win these power struggles.  The only thing that will work is a behavior system that is laid out in advance, not in the heat of a moment of confrontation.

Your psychiatrist is failing you.  You are feeling worse and worse and the situation is deteriorating so clearly this psychiatrist isn't helping.  I think you either need to point that out to him -- maybe even print out what you wrote here and show it to him -- or find another.  I receive support from a psychiatrist for my own issues with my kids, and I get a whole lot more than "just accept the situation."  You deserve to feel better.  You may also want to explore medication.  Sure, you may feel depression because of the circumstances, but its still depression and it can be treated.

You also need a therapist who can help you with your husband.  If its not the one you have, find another.

And, finally, your son's meds need to be revisited.  Are you seeing a developmental pediatrician?  if your general pediatrician is prescribing, you need a specialist.  And if you have a specialist, you may need to switch.[/quote]

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