SEN subject posting for traffic.AIBU to think of looking for meds for DS5?

[ChoochiWoo]

Im aware this is controversial and not something ive considered easily, even vitamins etc cognitive approach would be welcome, my DS is 5 and is ASD.diagnosed, considering the milder end of the spectrum, the only really overly noticable aspect is ticking, i.e shaking, rubbing hands together erratically and having to be calmed down when theres stimulus , excited etc. Now....hes a very big lad for his age nearly 4ft, trying to dress him for school is wearing on me physically and takes a long time having to be constantly told to calm down. Its affecting how he interacts/his ability to concentrate at school, bare in mind hes been having these ticks since before he could walk i noticed and pointed out to the HV. Im worried he will fail to access school and become the ostracised "wierd kid" because of these fucking tics AIBU to explore a medical etc route to control them?

of course YANBU to explore the best way to help your DS, medication is not always the only route though. there are lots of different strategies that can be employed to reduce anxiety and physical reactions to stimulous.

does he have a paediatrician? i would talk it over with them

If he had epilepsy, or diabetics or something would you be having any of this guilt about using medicine to help your DS? No, probably not.

Do whatever you can to help him, and if you decide meds might help then give them a try.

I would use meds as a last resort i would prefer other methods if possible whois, very good point! I do think SEN especially theres is well you'll just have to suffer! Mentality to accessing help.

I meant sen parents *

i'm not so sure it's leaving you to suffer as such, more that unless you're dealing with it day-to-day and through the night as well, many people don't actually realise how much stress we go through.

my DD has a dx of ASD too btw

Yea true jenny i meant there isnt much empathy/sympathy about parents of SEN kids

Most meds for paediatric neurological issues have to be initially prescribed by a consultant. The children are usually well monitored, and can always come off the meds if they react badly.

I think you must do what you feel is right for your family.

I remember when respiridone was first prescribed to under 16's, when it was a really big step - nowadays it is very common, and has been incredibly helpful for a lot of children.

Thank you for the positive replies i was expecting a more hostile response especially on AIBU.

Do you know of any specific drug or group of drugs that will stop a child 's stims or tics?

Have you seen an OT to see if the tics are due to sensory over or under stimulation? Has he had a sensory profile done by an OT?

Can you keep a diary and from your observations work out what situations cause him to stim and tic? they may be quite easily identified then you can see about reducing his stress in those situations or even finding something else for him to do instead that's more socially acceptable than his current stims and tics, fidget toys, weighted lap blanket, chewies etc.