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Hello,
In response to todays passionate dicussion, re: approaches, I think there is a good basis to the writers posting. Re- direction and re-inforcement of appropriate behaviors are both effective and ethical, but as a "support person" it is both unethical and more importantly completely inappropriate to use any such "therapy" which does not convey respect and support a PERSONS dignity.

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I agree with Pete Stelmaschuk. The purpose of these posts are to provide parents with information, help and support. Attaching and insulting others based on their opinions, wording and spelling, helps no one. It provides no information, and does not support anyone. It is okay to disagree with what others say, but we must maintain a level of maturity. It is possible to express disagreement and still show respect for the person who made the original statement. Please remember that we want parents to feel free to use this service, not scare them away. Not to mention, petty bickering does not reflect favorably on FEAT, or the parents bickering.

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RE: SCREAMING

I have worked with many autistic children that seem to like this method of communication and I know it can be very testing at times :)

It really comes down to why the child is screaming and therefore, how can you prevent it from happening or re-direct the child in a more positive way of communicating (using PECS, sign language or whatever works best with the child). Like with any other inapproiate behaviour, you want to really reinforce the approiate behaviour and pay little or no attention to the inapproiate one. If he is stopping when you come into the room it sounds like he is seeking your attention and therefore ignoring it (or extinction) is usually best. It always gets worse before it gets better :)

Some things that have worked for me:

1. extinction
2. time out
3. adversive – a little pepper on the tongue (very successful)
4. reverse cost – (reverse token economy)

Good Luck!

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Hello everybody!

Our two-years old son has been diagnosed with autism four month ago, just few days before his little brother was born, and since then we have been shocked and almost paralysed with fear that we will not be able to cope with arising problems. We need to set up an ABA program and we don't have any experience of this kind. We also desperately need some advice on effective advocacy.

Any information or just a word of support would be greately appreciated.

Alex and Sasha,
Andrew's parents atrb@canada.com

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I need some advice on the screaming issue. Our almost 3 year old boy who is non-verbal, is very vocal and loud. He has begun screaming at the top of his lungs and this continues most of the day. When we hear him start we say "No yelling" and he looks at us and stops. He knows what it means. But a minute later it starts up again. Does anyone have anything that has worked for them? Also, we are taking him for an ABR hearing test down in Victoria next weekend. Is there anyone that has done this. How was the experience. We are debating on going or not, because it's one of those things that we know he hears some things . . . well I'm sure everyone knows this one. Anyway, any info would be appreciated. Thanks

Lisa (Nathan's mom)

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I need some advice on the screaming issue. I have an almost 3 year old boy who has no verbal communication skills as of yet, but who is very vocal. He is starting to scream a lot. Right when we hear him we say "No yelling!" and he looks at us and stops. He knows what it means. But just a minute or so it starts again. In the morning he will lay in his bottom bunk and scream until we go into his room. I've been trying to ignore him, but his older brother and younger brother as often annoyed by it, and I'm starting to reach the end of my rope. Any advice, suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

Lisa
Nathan's mom

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My sister just sent me a web site from which she wanted me to pick out toys for our autistic son's birthday. At the site, you categorize what kind of items you want to look at, how old your child is and what his disabilities are and then up comes all the toys, cassettes, or flash cards or what ever, that would suit your child. It is so easy to shop there.

The company is Dragonfly Toys. The web site is
http://www.dragonflytoys.com/

Have fun,

Nancy (Casey's mom)

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I am nice.
I seek approval.
I am gentle, kind, and cooperative.

Then I get the diagnosis.

I am scared.
My child may never speak.
My child may never live on his own.
My child may become difficult.
I am so scared.

I have hope.
But I may not be able to afford it.
I have more fear.
I have anxiety.
I have anger.

I am right in what I ask for.
I am denied.
I have more anxiety.
I have more anger.

I become desparate.
Desparation consumes me.
I am a wreck.
I can’t afford to save my child.
God, I am angry!!
I am so desparate and angry!!

So I cry and I yell, and I threaten, and I cry some more.

Finally,
I am hushed.

I am humiliated and exhausted.
But for now,
I have hope.

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Sorry, if I cause some discomfort from my last post, let me rephrase it…

has anyone had experience using FC in an ABA based program? I know of a few families that have used them together and was wondering if anyone on the board has?

I don't mean any harm, just wondering…

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I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with FC (facilitated communication)?

(if this has already been discussed, where would I find the posts on it?)

Thanks!

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