i can 't handle my autistic child anymore

I think doing this by responding to a support thread is great. Our children, and therefore us and all family members, have been thrown into a disease that is painful, is horrible, that is hard to watch someone suffer from. And its shorter for Autistic with intellectual disabilities. And Im not sugar coat this. Having to make plans for your own death so your child can be kept safe and secure after it. Still dressing and brushing teeth and feeding adult children that have no adaptive skills. Its not because of him, i am in awe of bravery and strength, its because of this worldi have fears. When I have 27-33 kids in one room it is basically impossible meet the needs of every student let alone the students with austim. This article was co-authored by Luna Rose. Yall need to start treating your severely Autistic children with basic human rights, privacy, and respect. I dont work, i dont drive, i shower once in a blue moon and im happy. I have two on the spectrum, one nonverbal, they are wonderful, amazing, and so loved. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. This isnt right, but parents like us are so freaking exhausted just trying to survive, we dont have the strength to demand fair services for our children. Now that Im dealing with the same, I am so glad she put his struggles out there, because she shared tools that greatly helped my son. With the current situation going to the hospital for any other reason is not the best option. Look at yourselves. Everyone has bad days, but this post outlines why to stop complaining about your autistic children and what you can do instead!). Support ad love instead of judging and pointing fingers. I dont think theres a right or a wrong here. Receptive language difficulties. thank you. The truth is this isnt always possible. They are doing well with the exception of some uncertainty towards school but Im so glad to better educate myself and listen to autistic voices. Many aggressive incidents happen when a child is overwhelmed and panicky, and cannot handle the stress they're under. There is something that I can not understand why my autistic child ruin things (e.g., cutting mouse wire, toilet lights pulled switch, throwing android tablet from third floor flat, peeled laptops keypads, smashing laptops screen, rip trousers intentionally, etc) and waste things (e.g., squeezing new tube of toothpaste, shampoo, bath-gel out until empty, etc). I am full of fatigue, no energy, and have lost all joy in my life. Best wishes for you and your children. That is not what autism really is. THAT is NOT up for debate. Susan recently postedOvercoming My Biggest Fear. If my children were not autistic then that burden would not be there. You are proving the authors point. Thanks a lot for such useful. I smell sour grapes. I dont think parents so much mourn their childrens potential achievements as their potential lack of choices. It can be hard to shift your thinking but if you do you will see how quickly your life and the wellbeing of your child can change. And sometimes i fucking cry. Right on! The girls he wants to flirt with. Raising a child with autism is a nightmare I wouldnt wish on my worst enemy. So given that min 25% of typical kids have other speical needs. My email address is: rachel.b.sutherland@gmail.com Reply tony May 1, 2017 at 8:06 am So did my husband. I fully believe that is the biggest missing piece of autism awareness. That just means that autistic people have no worth in society unless they can mimic neurotypicals. So, all you parents who are reading this one: SPEAK UP ALWAYS!!! Im sure there are good moms with dozens of kids but this writer seems to dont have a human heart. Do you need support as a parent of a child with high needs? Add that to the fact they dont have an understanding role model someone who is also autistic helping them through their difficulties- and you end up with someone who appears to have no empathy whatsoever. Sorry as a teacher I have to jump in here. There are lots of gentler ways to tell our stories and deal with our troubles. Yeah, I bet. Would you care if he wet the bed and poops in his bathwater, cant talk and doesnt understand what you are trying to express, runs out in traffic, doesnt understand that certain things can hurt him or others, pushes children off jungle gyms? Its real and its raw. One time by biting it. My son is 15, weighs 175 pounds, and is 64. There should be separate terms for such extreme ends of the spectrum. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. There is this thing called Personal Boundaries, and the mother in the video and all these commenters defending her, dont understand what that is. Full stop yall. And well, an apple that falls far from the tree is quite a rare thing Poor children, and poor pets. far more than a typical child. The very last effing thing any of us needs is someone judging us during what is an emotional and upsetting time. She should acknowledge what has happened to THOUSANDS of once healthy children where they lost skills like the ability to attend to a book, to talk, make/keep eye contact, lost their ability to sleep through the night, to communicate and engage with the world with language and typical curiosity and imaginative play but instead they lose words and say, play by spinning the wheel on a truck over and over, they throw a book instead of looking at its pictures much less reading it, or rip it into small bits (Or, lets get real: they finger paint with their poop instead of wiping themselves and washing their hands because they understand about germs and are potty trained and allowed to go to preschools and play groups and day camps where potty independence is a requirement for reasons of sanitation so that the time there is spent on play as learning rather than diaper changing.). I didnt like the sound of this article at first, but the trouble is wording & presentation. Vent in a closed, private Facebook group of other parents who understand. I mean, the whole nine yards. You even sympathized with us. Is that complaining? Theres also asking for advice which, again, shouldnt be mixed with venting on a public forum. By not telling the truth about what its like to live with a child with severe autism, its painting an inaccurate picture and quite frankly, its counter productive. This post is just totally off. (after not being able to hang with anyone friend for decades because of the level of care you are responsible for at home). I dont care if youre the autistic person or your child is. Don't punish/criticize the child or push them to do something if they aren't comfortable, because they'll associate social interactions with negative feelings. I havent made it to 32 yet, and Im very lucky to have made it this long. Take a seat. And I get it. Having to cook special foods because your child will only eat a few types of foods or worst case, feeding tubes because they wont eat at all,and they will starve themselves. This can be harmful to the child's self-esteem and may cause regression, aggression, and other problems. Or maybe stop telling other parents what to do Heres a picture: Im tired of being afraid of my neighbors and onlookers calling CPS because they think Im abusing my child when theyre having a meltdown, Im tired of being questioned about bruises from self harm, Im tired of people telling me the only option I have as a soon to be single parent is give your flesh and blood to state custody, Im tired of having everyone walk out of my life because there is no normalcy when my child is involved, Im tired of professionals telling me it will get better and not seeing any progress, Im tired of crying at the end of the day when my child is finally asleep feeling like no matter what I do I am constantly failing them, Im tired of being tired. The right thing to do in situations like this is to talk and gently correct. Click bait-y title but agree with the overall point. My son just turned three in January, he has SPD, possible ADHD, and is being re-evaluated for ASD. Theres no hidden child underneath the Autism. Follow on Instagram! We are on our own. I think sharing about how to deal with parenting issues (regardless of whether the child is ND or NT) is invaluable. Well nothing has changed with him. Well, as an autistic adult who is struggling badly with self-worth and Googling Am I a Burden? these abusive, unhinged comments have clearly allowed me to see that its actually not me thats a problem for existing. If they're comfortable with discussing the subject, pitch your conversation at their current understanding. I think this grace should extend to the autistic child. She is offering you life changing insight. One of the leading causes of death in Autistic people is suicide. I am an autistic adult, I avoided the Autism world for a long time because I could not cope with how many times I felt hated by some parents. Would you cry in your car about how your childs future is terrible because it isnt what you wanted? She tried to take her child to Sesame Street Live and was embarrassed that her 6-year-old autistic child was stimming while meeting Elmo and she saw all the adorable babies in line. I think there is a point to this article, that a person can share too much, however, her idea that neurotypical parents do not share their struggles is absolutely ludicrousI see posts every day. we all have to try to make our childrens lived less stressful. I guess you conveniently forgot to leave that part out, because it doesnt fit your narrative. So far my prayers have been answered by the devil. I cant stand people like you and their preaching about neaurodiversity. The two should never be mixed. Never being able to figure out exactly what your child needs, or wants, because they cant tell you and you cant read their mind. , Writer has five kids, I see this supreme patronalizing attitude a lot among the Octomoms. Parenting an Autistic child is basically me just guessing the best I can to handle a meltdown or sensory overload. Offer seasonings on the side, so that each person can season the meal to taste. That being able to string sentences together means the autism is easy (or indeed that its not even autism as stated further back in this thread by someone). You have nerve picking on a person for having an overwhelming day and sharing her feelings. Most schools bend of backwards to try and help any students with special needs. Parents are suffering, after learning a whole new way of interacting for their child, and fight after fight to advocate to get their childs needs met. The author succeeds at protecting a child from an overreacting mother by giving heads up to that Mom where she errored. Yes, I am someone who was treated as an inconvenience and a burdenfor 50 years. It wasnt that long ago that saying ANYTHING negative about parenting was taboo. If a child doesn't believe that you will respect verbal or alternative communication, they may act out due to the belief that it is the only way to be acknowledged. How they hope and pray for a cure? Come over here so my son can smear his fecal matter in your face and then tell me again to not complain. Im really shocked at these replies youve gotten. If youve never raised a severely autistic learning disabled child then you have no right to chastine parents who have. And EVEN IF WE COMPLAIN that does not mean we are not supporting them 24/7 because WE ARE. No one here said to bottle it up. This feels incredibly frustrating, and your child may act out. This article was laughable. Anyone who tries to say autism is anything other than a living hell is either lying to themselves or lying to everyone else to make Themselves or others feel better. "More than half of children with autism have moderate to severe sleep disturbances," according to the ATN specialists. Trampolines, exercise balls, tree-climbing, swimming, recreational sports, and going on walks can help hyperactive children get the stimulation they need, so they can. If shes not for you dont follow her, dont watch her videos but making a blog to shame her cause you dont prefer her style, ew just ew. Her comparison of a neurotypical child that didnt turn to be a doctor shouldnt be mourned as much an autistic child not being a doctor is ridiculous and evil. Autistic children need to know that self-harm is not appropriate or allowed, that you will always be there to help them handle it. Unfortunately, intellectual disabilities, as well as ADD/ADHD, and seizure disorders are common comorbidities with autism, and all too often, make the autism even worse. Is hard. Work with your child to find alternative ways to stim. Esp for some lower functioning kids eg non verbal. Yes, she said some uncomfortable things but also more importantly said that all she wants is for her child to be HAPPY! 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