Autism

[lynbrown]

My GS aged 5 was recently diagnosed as autistic. Apart from the communication problems he is really suffering from a bowel problem. He is still in nappies and they are changed every hour. ( My DIL refuses to apply for free nappies as she doesn't like them!) He never passes a solid motion, it is like his poo is smeared on the nappy. The docs say his bowel will right itself in time and he gets different medicines each time he goes to the doc. I find this difficult to discuss with my DS and DIL as they are very defensive. I sometimes feel they don't push his needs enough and he could be getting more help. He starts school this week and I feel sorry for him and also for the poor teaching staff who will need to change his nappy so often, otherwise the smell will upset the other children. Will this improve?

bowel problems can be associated with ASD.

pass on the details of ERIC should they want to use them. (I ought to get commision, this is the third time I have posted this in about half an hour, but I still have notgot around to looking for the link)

be supportive. do not accuse. they are probably being defensive as they are sensing disapproval.

school will have facilities and a plan put in place. reception children are very accepting of others. At least some of the teachers in school will have had experience of this before.

My DIL refuses to apply for free nappies as she doesn't like them
I sometimes feel they don't push his needs enough and he could be getting more help

Don't take this the wrong way but you seem to be under the impression there is more help out there than their is. It's not as easy as applying for free nappies, or pushing for help.

Will this improve
You've answered your own question:
The docs say his bowel will right itself in time