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[quote=Anonymous]My kid was like this.  It’s awful.  I would ask your psych for a PRN like klonapin.  Of course you have to get him to take it which is tough.  If you don’t have a mild sedative Benadryl can work.

Now let me ask you this.  While he was naked and outside, was he safe?  Was he running in and out of the streets?  Or was it just a naked 5 year old laying on your neighbors lawn?

If he was just naked and laying on the ground, you don’t need to move him.  I know it’s embarrassing to you but when he’s in full blown meltdown you just need to give him some space to regulate.  Just sit with him.  As the other poster said, let him know you want to help him.  If engaging with him makes it worse, just sit with him until he’s ready.  Yes people walking by will look and judge—that’s on them and no reflection of you.

Now if he’s running into the street he needs to moved to a safe environment.  Restraint training is a great place to start.  The foster care system is another great place.  There are therapeutic foster placements.  These parents go through extensive therapeutic training to handle kids like ours.  Be honest with them if you apply, make a nice donation, and get the training.

Is there anything that helps him calm down?  For my kid, it was ( and still is) quiet car rides.

Good luck.  This is not an easy journey.[/quote]

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