ClassicMom Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 My son is on the spectrum with adhd and ocd. Today we were enjoying a perfectly fine day outside and he was happily riding on his scooter. All of a sudden he got it into his mind to wash the van in the complex parking lot. All I said was "no". As I was trying to explain why, he immediately started spinning out of control into a meltdown, started hitting my van with his scooter and was screaming at the top of his lungs. I could barely get him into the house because he was so out of control, screaming and wouldn't let go of the scooter. It took a half hour of calming measures to get him under control. Some days, like today are so difficult. I never know what look, word or blow of the wind will set him off. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I wish I had some kind of magical solution for meltdowns. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ClassicMom Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 :grouphug: It is hard always being "on" and not knowing what's going to get thrown at you next. Yes. I never feel like I can let my guard down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 My son is on the spectrum with adhd and ocd. Today we were enjoying a perfectly fine day outside and he was happily riding on his scooter. All of a sudden he got it into his mind to wash the van in the complex parking lot. All I said was "no". As I was trying to explain why, he immediately started spinning out of control into a meltdown, started hitting my van with his scooter and was screaming at the top of his lungs. I could barely get him into the house because he was so out of control, screaming and wouldn't let go of the scooter. It took a half hour of calming measures to get him under control. Some days, like today are so difficult. I never know what look, word or blow of the wind will set him off. :( You are not the only one who has episodes like that to deal with. Sometimes we feel like our family is held hostage by meltdowns. I wish I had some kind of answer or helpful suggestion. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Been there. Many :grouphug: to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 All I can say is I've BTDT: been there, done that. MOST of the time now, if I can explain the "why" to my daughter, it helps. But there are times ... it just is what it is. You're not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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