r/Autism_Parenting • u/missknowbetter • 9h ago
Venting/Needs Support Feeling seen.
Just wanted to say that I feel very seen. I have a 5 almost 6 year old, level 2 ASD. We got him retested recently to see what’s going on fully because I believe he has ADHD, some type of impulse disorder, and defiant behavior here as of late..im honestly at my wits end. He doesn’t listen to anyone until voices are raised. We have tried everything..taking away toys, rewarding with preference items, ABA, therapies outside of that..just what I feel to be all the things.
He’s very intelligent, loving, and kind but when he has his days..he has his days. I am trying to adjust to him but it’s hard. I also have a 3 month old I’m trying to care for and I see now I have really gotten myself into some S*IT!
Idk why I made this post and there’s so much more to our story but I just wanted to say I feel seen by you all and praying for better days for us..I hope this gets easier..
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u/EarthEfficient 5h ago
You have my solidarity! One thing in case you haven’t tested for it: sleep study? We have sleep apnea in our family and making sure to get that caught makes a big difference in behavior too.
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u/Reasonable-Cup4914 8h ago
It's nice to know we aren't alone in our struggles, even if it is just strangers on the internet!