Stims and tics

[Entertaining_Angels]

Funny, it's always so easy to help others posting with this type of problem but when you're going through another bout, everything seems muddled again.

We started homeschooling our son in June (he's seven) for a few reasons but one reason was he has been developing some tics and stimming behavior (could be tourettes, we don't know) and they were distracting at school and while the kids in his school (a Christian school) are really very kind, there have been some issues. Once we started homeschooling in June, his tics all but disappeared. But, this week, they've started reappearing.

I feel a little overwhelmed. I love this kid so much. We're trying not to make a big deal of the stims but it is tough on my husband and me. He starts soccer again in a couple weeks and this sort of thing creates some problems for him with the other kids (they're not all from Christian homes and not all kind).

Well, don't know if I'm looking for advice or just a shoulder. I'm just a bit down about it right now.

God bless.

 

[kayd1966]

I don't know much about tics & stims...but here's a shoulder & a hug .

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Thank you...y'know just the thought that somebody cares enough to even type that out helps.

God bless you.

 

[AlaskanAngels]

Funny, it's always so easy to help others posting with this type of problem but when you're going through another bout, everything seems muddled again.

We started homeschooling our son in June (he's seven) for a few reasons but one reason was he has been developing some tics and stimming behavior (could be tourettes, we don't know) and they were distracting at school and while the kids in his school (a Christian school) are really very kind, there have been some issues. Once we started homeschooling in June, his tics all but disappeared. But, this week, they've started reappearing.

I feel a little overwhelmed. I love this kid so much. We're trying not to make a big deal of the stims but it is tough on my husband and me. He starts soccer again in a couple weeks and this sort of thing creates some problems for him with the other kids (they're not all from Christian homes and not all kind).

Well, don't know if I'm looking for advice or just a shoulder. I'm just a bit down about it right now.

God bless.

My son is 11 and he was is soccer, It realy helped him, some kids will not understand I always take a moment to speak to the parant! Bobby my son has tics, when he gets confused he will twitch his fingers back and forth, but one tic he has trouble with is his eyes will look up with out him doing it, He gets so mad! I did home school him at first but he fell back to being mommys baby and useing gesters instead of talking so I did put him back in school for him he needs the extra help, and he loves his aid! Good luck to you and God Bless,

 

[Buckaroo]

I have had tics for over 40 years such as twisting my neck, and blinking my eyes. They would get worse when I got nervous. I never talked to anyone about it because of embarrasment, but recently I opened up to my family doctor and she sent me to a neurologist. After all the test were done they said it was not tourettes but tics that are hereditary. They prescribed clonizipam and it has help me a great deal. Not complete cure but much better. If you have not done so maybe you should consult a nurologist to determine if he has tourettes or just tics that may or may not go away, but there are medicines out there that can help.

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Buck, thanks. Y'know that is a really good idea. I'll wait until we have some reason to go to the pediatrician's office and I'll mention this.

Thank you.

 

[midnightbirdgirl]

Funny, it's always so easy to help others posting with this type of problem but when you're going through another bout, everything seems muddled again.

We started homeschooling our son in June (he's seven) for a few reasons but one reason was he has been developing some tics and stimming behavior (could be tourettes, we don't know) and they were distracting at school and while the kids in his school (a Christian school) are really very kind, there have been some issues. Once we started homeschooling in June, his tics all but disappeared. But, this week, they've started reappearing.

I feel a little overwhelmed. I love this kid so much. We're trying not to make a big deal of the stims but it is tough on my husband and me. He starts soccer again in a couple weeks and this sort of thing creates some problems for him with the other kids (they're not all from Christian homes and not all kind).

Well, don't know if I'm looking for advice or just a shoulder. I'm just a bit down about it right now.

God bless.

Hi, I have a 12 y/o son with AS/HFA. We also homeschool. He has major stim issues.
Fortunately we have not had problems with other people saying anything yet. But he has few friends. Just a couple kids who he sees regulary! And I gently keep reminding him when I see him stim.

MBG

 

[Buckaroo]

I do not know what that is could some one fill me in.?

 

[kayd1966]

I do not know what that is could some one fill me in.?

Here is one link that is quite helpful in explaining what stims are:

http://www.autism.org/stim.html

 

[Lena75]

My son's done the hand flapping when he was smaller and nowadays he waves a toy in front of his eyes very quickly. It gets quite annoying! I'm not sure if he does this at school, but he seems to enjoy doing it at home.

 

[kayd1966]

My son waves a toy in front of his eyes too. I was at his school last week and found he was doing it all the time at school too. So I had a little talk with his teachers because he's not allowed to do this at home and I wanted it followed up at school.

We ask him to "Look Nice" and he knows what we mean by that statement...most people don't catch what he's doing but I believe that if I can stop this action now then hopefully he'll be over it and find a more appropriate way to stimulate himself visually.

How old is your son? Mine is four.

 

[Lena75]

Mine is 9. I was going to ask in the communication book and forgot all about it. Another thing he does is pat daddy. Same motion as the toy. See, he pats daddy but not me because he knows mommy doesn't allow it. Same with my hair. I have waist-length hair and he used to take the strands and pull it upwards...*shudders* Thankfully, he's past that stage.

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Mine is 9. I was going to ask in the communication book and forgot all about it. Another thing he does is pat daddy. Same motion as the toy. See, he pats daddy but not me because he knows mommy doesn't allow it. Same with my hair. I have waist-length hair and he used to take the strands and pull it upwards...*shudders* Thankfully, he's past that stage.

My son does the same thing. He wants to snuggle all the time if I snuggle him, he'll just stroke my head over and over and try to do the same thing with my hair. My son is very, very hands on and just needs touch.

 

[kayd1966]

makes me smile...because the 'stereotype' is that our wonderful children shouldn't like any of this and should avoid it...but they actually seek affection.

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

makes me smile...because the 'stereotype' is that our wonderful children shouldn't like any of this and should avoid it...but they actually seek affection.

I know it. My son is the most affectionate child I have ever met. My two-year-old daughter who doesn't have any of these issues is the complete opposite. Even as a baby, she did not want to breastfeed and when the pediatrician finally convinced me at four months to stop, she did not want to be held while eating. We'd have to put her in her carrier with the bottle. People would look at me like I was a horrible mom but I'd always give them the opportunity to try and feed her. Every time she would arch her back, try and twist out of their arms and if that failed, she'd scream bloody murder...seriously. Now that she's two, every great once in awhile when she is feeling really affectionate, she'll come over and lay her head in your lap for maybe a second or two and then she's off again. It is really bizarre but I now cherish those brief moments of love.