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My son is 14 and we have had a bad few months. I have a six yr old daughter too, who has not got any autisic issues going on. My son has now totally lost controle, may now be about to get expelled from school.He has been living in a fictional world of his own making, and for the last week has been urinating on the floor in the corner of his bedroom. he is in a terrible state, and I'm worried we might get evicted. I could just give up and put him into care, but I've worked so hard with him and I know giving up at this point will negate all that we have achieved. But right now I am scared for our safety, for me, my son and my daughter.any ideas?

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What does your son say about this? How does he feel? Has his diet changed recently? Has he had any unusual stress? Talk with him.... Ask him those questions.... MAYBE it can be solved. At 14, he souldn't have issues like this if he hasn't before, autistic or not. Even a "normal" person MAY have these problems under stress, etc...

Steve

He had a similar toilet habit about 8 years ago and this is the first reoccurance. I do talk to him, all the time. But the Why question is always answered with 'I don't know' weather it's why was the first moon mission launched, why do we have to feed the cats or why did you urinate on your bedroom floor. There has been stress, huge stress. I have had leave his step father who I was with from when Alec was 18 months because of emotional abuse, and have since have found out about a lot of things he used to be forced to do. On the surface there is no sign that he is stressed, but he is falling apart inside and there is nowhere to go to get help. He has me and that's it.

I would definitely take him to be evaluated again...perhaps the doctor can prescribe something to help him focus to the task (whether it be feeding your cats or using the toilet down the hall) or give you some ideas to help him understand what you want him to do.

Many times it is a misunderstanding between NT parent and aspie/autie child. Try being very precise, set up a schedule/routine. We love routines. ;^)

aspiegirl89@hotmail.com , if you need anything.

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