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Hi, my youngest autistic child has a lot of sensory issues, he is constantly banging things and squeezing things really hard. I'd just like someone to talk to who knows where i am coming from a bit. Other friends of mine whose children are autistic are more like my eldest son who is verbal and more able. Has anyone been through anything like this. PLEASE! ↓
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| Name: pevansmum | Date: Aug 22nd, 2007 10:58 AM |
| hi...my 9 yo loves to put his fingers in his mouth as well as squeezy toys that are soft, he also loves to bang on doors and windows...my aol screen name is evan45rj if you would like to talk... ↑ |
| Name: Christine65 | Date: Sep 22nd, 2007 8:52 AM |
My Autistic Son had/has a lot of sensory issues also. When he was an infant he bit, pinched, banged, screamed, etc. The older he has gotten the symptoms change. I use a hard hair brush on him and brush him and it calms him down and I have even taught him to do it to himself.
All I can suggest is to observe his surroundings when he is at his worst and see what is going on. Autistic children are unable to filter their surroundings like we are and depending on what they are doing to sooth themselves may give you a clue as to what their needs are.
The most important thing I have learned is that they are trying to correct something in themselves by their actions. Example: If they are running into things over and over again they need deep muscle pressure. If they are being really loud it is probably to drown out other noises that are in their environment, and they can tolerate their voice best.
Feel free to email me. ↑ |
| Name: crofty | Date: Sep 23rd, 2007 4:47 AM |
Hi Christine, how old is your son and what have his symptoms changed to now?
I have tried deep pressure techniques on my son and also he loves bouncing on anything inflatable but the main behaviours we can not find a way to correct are the crawling (and as he gets bigger this looks worse) and the constant running backwards and forward. I dont know why he does that even when eating he has something then runs up and down and comes back and repeats this over and over again.
We are going to look at two special schools next week as we know he will not cope in mainstream. How has your son got on. ↑ |
| Name: Ollys Mum | Date: Sep 24th, 2007 6:01 AM |
Hi there, Olly aged 3 has lots of sensory needs. He dosent talk yet, and likes to play with sticks, wires, mops - anything that he can wiggle, like textures such as mud, sand , chip bark, stones, - is not intested in the toys in the garden but these things. He also like fleecey blakets and rubs then with his fingers.
I just try to work out what he likes doing and find something for him to do it with that ok for him, that he cant hurt himself or other people with. If you want to email me please do on melanie.barker@hotmail.com.
xxx
Melanie ↑ |
| Name: Cadesmom | Date: Sep 27th, 2007 11:07 PM |
| You bet ya! My son used to drive us crazy with his sensory issues. He banged everything, even to the point of putting little dents in all our wood trim. He used to run up to women in shopping malls just to rub their pantyhose...talk about embarrassing. I found the best thing for him was giving him things that would satisfy his sensory issues. For example: bowls filled with dried beans that he could run his fingers through, squeezy balls from the dollar store, play dough or even better, theraputty. Encourage him to use his own items....you know your child best, you can find what he likes to touch the most and give him a little area with all his feely things. This especially works when they are feeling anxious. Many kids on the spectrum have these issues, you are not alone! ↑ |
| Name: crofty | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 8:45 AM |
Hi Melanie, thanks for your reply, I tried to email you a few times but they were returned so I'm not sure if there is something wrong with my mail at the moment. How is your son Olly doing. Have you just got the one child.
I find it difficult sometimes with my youngest Kai, his older brother Zak is autistic but much more able. Zak is very verbal and we see little bits of progress in him all the time.
I know I shouldn't compare the two but Kai seems to have been practically stuck in the same place for the past 2 years and I really struggle to find a way in. I don't think Kai will ever speak, but if I could get him to master an other way of communication like pecs. or makaton then I'm sure he wouldn't be so frustrated.
Sometimes the chat rooms help you feel you're not alone but also sometimes they can make you worry more. One of the discussions had a few parents with older autistic children in their teens who were described as being like a two year old in a eighteen year old body.
This really scares me, the thought that he will still be the same as an adult will be so physically and mentally demanding on the family.
I'd love to hear a little more about your family, thanks for listening.
Crofty. ↑ |
| Name: crofty | Date: Oct 6th, 2007 8:52 AM |
Hi Cadesmom, thanks for your advice, I will try and look more into how we can give him more of the sensory input he needs. We have got some OT sessions coming up so I am sure they will help. I like the idea of a quiet area with special sensory things there for him.
We have just bought a 10ft trampoline for the boys today and I hope this will help burn off some of that excessive energy.
How old is your son and how is he doing now?
Thanks again for your advice.
Crofty ↑ |
| Name: Cadesmom | Date: Oct 16th, 2007 11:16 AM |
hHi Crofty,
My son is now 15 years old and doing GREAT! He has outgrown his sensory issues. I believe that is because we gave him the opportunity to explore all his needs and he satisfied his cravings to touch and feel different textures. Hope your OT helps, ours sure did. ↑ |
| Name: crofty | Date: Oct 16th, 2007 1:19 PM |
Hi Cadesmum
It's so good to hear your son is doing great now and the fact that he has outgrown his sensory stuff is fantastic!!!!!!!
What did he do in his OT sessions? We've started ours but there just seems to be alot of running around in a soft play area at the moment. ↑ |
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