ADVICE NEEDED for Special Mom #psnm00382 I yelled at the neighbor today and generally freaking out about this progressing problem. My son, 5, diagnosed with autism, epilepsy, speech and language impaired, recently ADHD, and is now a flight risk! He has always been so good as staying next to me, now all of a sudden he darts on me and thinks its funny or he darts to look at something (or go somewhere) he knows he shouldnt. At least he has been told he shouldnt because I repeat boundaries all the time but the repeating is not working anymore: he is not allowed to unlock any door that leads outside the house without me, he does not walk in parking lots without holding my hand, parking lots are not playgrounds, if you are scared of an animal or person stand close or come get me immediately. I explain what could happen but its almost like if he doesnt literally feel the hurt/danger than it doesnt relate. The only hurt and danger he considers real is the dentist! I understand that as soon as he gets scared all his acquired speech gets thrown out the window and he runs towards open space, but in general I dont think he understands that he could get seriously hurt. My question::: Anyone know a good social stories picture books about dangers, story series, or ipad app? Tips? Ideas? Experiences? Something a 3-5 year old picture and word comprehension can handle. It seriously takes a second, one split second, and hes trying to pull a fast one on me. Today a neighbor thought it was appropriate to let his dog venture on our property to see my son, he is afraid of dogs that are not on leashes because they are unpredictable, this particular dog doesnt listen to his owner anyway and has fought other dogs and has killed cats, my son is not listening at this point because he has a stranger and a dog coming towards him and my voice is drowned out, this causes him to run into the road. Maybe I cant prevent a fight or flight like this--but then when he is with grandma hell teeter at the edge of the driveway to get a reaction or play around or against his boundaries. It doesnt help that he is obsessed with storm drains. Hes turning 6, hes becoming bold, assertive, more athletic, learning--questioning and trying to understand/explain his environment now, he has always done well with school/summer camp boundaries, but Ive had enough red alerts this weekend to frighten me.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:27:38 +0000
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