Thank you so much for all of your suggestions! It's nice to know that I'm not alone in this. The medications are not typically used for behavior problems, but some of the medications used for attention have had the added result of helping to control behaviors. Beleive me, I am only wanting to try this as a last resort. We have tried everything. Unfortunately, my boys are lower funtioning than many of the other JS kids and really don't have a cognitive understanding of discipline methods that you would use with normal functioning children. Even their neurologist is at a loss as to what to do for either of them because they have a very limited understanding of right and wrong. We have a time out chair, but it really doesn't mean much to them. They don't understand why they are sitting there or even what they are doing wrong. I know many of Brayden's behaviors come from communication difficulties. We have tried picture exchange, devises, etc., but so far he still can't make the connection that it is for communication and not to play with. I have also tried ,as Gretchen mentioned, to try and figure out what is going on right before the behaviors. The only common thing is that he only does it to immediate family memebers and only when he is at home. I really feel like it is because he is not getting as much attention as he wants. He does fine when he has 100% attention, but of course with 3 kids, there is no way that I can provide that all the time. My biggest worry right now is that he is really starting to get strong and he is really hurting his siblings. He frequently draws blood, leaves bruises, etc. and I am just worried if this doesn't get under control soon, he is really going to hurt one of his siblings. As it is right now, I can't let him be in a room alone with his brother or sister. He has to be watched at all times. I like my home to be a place where my kids feel safe and comfortable and where they have a refuge from the world, so I'm working hard to make sure that it stays that way. Thanks again for all of your help and keep the suggestions coming!
Linzee
--- In 11q_disorders@yahoogroups.com, "lainey_presh" <lainey_presh@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, I am quite shocked to see people's response in the USA is
> to use medication to control challenging behaviour. Here in the UK
> medication would be a last resort. Challenging behaviour is generally
> caused by communication difficulties, so the key is to find a better
> way for your child to communicate with you. Also use all the same
> methods you would use with non disabled children (naughty chair/praise
> for good behaviour/time out etc) and don't let anyone let your child
> get away with bad behaviour just because they are disabled.
> Good luck, its a challenge for us all!
> Lainey
>
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