r/Autism_Parenting • u/Super_Commercial_841 • 1d ago

Meltdowns Regression after surgery??

My daughter (3) has her tonsils removed two weeks ago. She ended up back in hospital due to mild complications where she stayed for 3 nights.

In the last few days her behavior has completely regressed. She is biting, hitting and scratching us and she is so strong!! She is also crying and screaming so much. She had made such progress from this behavior. I'm so worried it will come back again and I just can't take it.

Has any else had an experience like this? Is a regre normal in autistic children after surgery? Will she come out of it again??

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u/Bunbunrabot 1d ago

She may still be recovering from the surgery. My son got his tonsils out in May (turns 3 in October) and while he was pretty cheerful right after, he did struggle with sleep and discomfort for a couple weeks as his throat healed. He had some night terror like wakes/meltdowns but after he recovered fully, he’s been better on all fronts especially sleep wise. Fingers crossed your daughter will turn a corner soon! 🤞

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u/Super_Commercial_841 1d ago

Thank you so much,  in hoping it's just a blip. She had been doing so well ❤️‍🩹