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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My oldest is 5. I suspect he is autistic and has ADHD, but is high functioning and very smart so his teachers can’t tell. His behavior at home was horrible and has just started getting better now that we’re homeschooling. I think he masked all day at preschool and was just so stressed out from it that he went crazy by the time he got home.

I joined a bunch of autism and ADHD and sensory processing disorder groups and read all the suggested books I could find. I feel like the most useful things I’ve learned are to just say ok when he doesn’t want to do something that isn’t honestly all that important, avoiding meltdowns before they start (so figuring out triggers), and to try to decrease the yelling I do/watch what I say.

The Explosive Child was one of the more helpful books.  I took notes on all the books I read, so that I can remember helpful tidbits. I think also remembering that kids do well when they can and that your SN kid isn’t trying to be a monster helps. Also remembering that traditional parenting techniques just don’t work with a lot of Autistic kids. [/quote]

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Originally, I received a lot of help from his OT helping me find triggers for my 3/4 y.o.  Thanks to her, I put into place a fairly regimented routine.  The routine helped as did OT for SPD issues, brushing, Mozart in the morning before school, and consistent meals and bedtime. Don't fight about what is important.  Like your DS, mine was very smart, so it was important to talk to him about what to expect ahead of time when the routine had to change.  He may not have liked it, but he felt prepared and that helped him feel a sense of control. [/quote]

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