what do you do with a child with asperger's that takes things that aren't his & gets in trouble alot

Barbara - posted on 06/09/2009

From what I've read, Clonadine (Tenex) is a blood pressure med that works in kids with ADHD or ASD who can't take ADHD meds because they hyper them up too much. Apparently the Clonadine helps them to relax and focus and then be able to sleep at night.



As for the previous question, about the taking things, have you tried social stories yet? Who is a character your child likes? Help them to come up with a story showing the right and wrong way to behave using this character. If he has a specific situation to relate to it will be easier. My son's favorite character has always been Spiderman (luckily) so we would take different situations where he needed work and plug Spiderman into them. It seemed to help. You might also want to look up web sites that can help you with this or check your local library. I had this great book by Jed Baker, Ph. D that had pics of actual kids showing the right way and the wrong way to behave in a situation.



Another thing to try is to make a "Rule Book" and go over the rules every day. We did this a long time ago with my son, now 11, was diagnosed (then 4), and it really helped. As in Rule #1 - No leaving the store with anything we did not pay for. And have specific punishments or consequences for infractions. We had a list of rules for home and a separate one for school. Haven't had to look at them in awhile so I can't remember where else, but there were a bunch and they were very specific. Rule #2 - When someone is speaking to you, you will look them in the eyes. Rule #3 - After using the bathroom you will flush the toilet and then wash and dry your hands. etc. like that.

It's worth a try, maybe??? Good luck!!

Brooke - posted on 06/09/2009

What exactly is Clonadine? I know I have heard the name but I can't place it and my son's Amiben don't so anything for him anymore and he's maxed on his dose as far as I am concerned. Thanks for the help

Brooke - posted on 06/09/2009

I had to medicate my 5 yr. old Asie, unfortunaltly, to keep him from doing this. He is currently taking Risperdol, Zoloft, Ambien, and Abilify. It is helping a little but he still has his days. good luck

Anita - posted on 06/09/2009

my son takes focalin xr , risperadol and melatonin

Elaine - posted on 06/09/2009

My son never took things but he never liked to share, I talk to him a lot, just have to keep talking and reminding them of whats acceptable & whats not, on the way to shop in car or what ever just gently remind him of acceptable behaviour & unacceptable & ask him to repeat it to you & then ask him if he understands, I know it seems like your treating them like they are a baby, but after a while you don't have to do it as frequently, it just takes patience & understanding. I hope this helps.

Tish - posted on 06/09/2009

i havent had that problem. My son has the same thing, he takes foclin, risperdol and clonadine for sleeping, what does yours take?

Sandra - posted on 06/09/2009

My son who is 11 used to steal from the store everytime we went. We did not know until a few days later or even months later. One day while out shopping it was the manager that caught him. He had a sit down with the manager and a local police officer. They talked for awhile and he seemed to understand. He has not stolen anything since. He is involved in the Boy Scouts now and loving it. I hope this helps. Good luck.