Escape and Avoidance Behavior in Autism

Example of escape response self-injurious behavior (SIB)-- to avoid demands and teaching shown in young adult with severe autism.

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[reasonedful]

i appreciate your strong effort to support your son, but i think the person working with jamie must have a very hard job. watching your videos left me an impression that you think you know everything about your son. if anyone working with him makes a mistake you'll be angry (got this impression from the hospital video). again i understand your burden, but please also consider other people's feelings. those people are there to help and they don't know everything about ur son. please be nice.

[CDFoakley]

@reasonedful Okay, I get what you are saying, but I am nice to people and NICE doesn't save your child's life when someone is doing things wrong that could kill him. Sometimes you have to be assertive and bold and confront people when they are doing things that could seriously HARM your autistic child. NIce doesn't get you anywhere, I've tried it and been burned too many times in situations where my son's life is on the line. Not that you have to mean cruel, but being brutally honest to protect

[reasonedful]

@CDFoakley understandable. i work with kids in the spectrum and i hate some of the parents i work with. they give you the impression that because their sons are disabled, the world needs to revolve around them. they don't understand that we've got a hard job too. it's hard for both the parents and professionals to put themselves into each other's shoes.

[CDFoakley]

@reasonedful That's true. Parents like myself can become so mentally and physically exhausted we forget that others who are helping us are most likely just as frustrated and want to help. And yes I agree, I have met too many parents of mildly autistic children who think their children require the same services of severely-autistic children. It just blows my mind. It'd be like stomping into the ER room with a blister and demanding same level of care as a person with a head trauma.

[Aluapay]

I like the person who is working with him, seems to be up on his behavior and not at all reactionary to Jamey's SIB...he just keeps him going matter of fact. I know sometimes a strong reaction is good and works for some, but I think this way of going about it, seems to be better for Jamey, but then again I'm just watching Youtube....what do I know?

[CDFoakley]

@Aluapay Good observation. I agree, this nurse is really patient , firm and kind. A great match for my son.

[pshepherd58]

@CDFoakley I totally agree with what you are saying. people just don't listen to you when it is about your child. my son is 21 and autistic and if we dont speak for them, who will.

[Rokinroxy1]

He is like im on my chew neclace go away.

[Susanlucena]

OMG my heart is just breaking for you and Jamey. What a nightmare you both are living. Mom fighting so hard for Jamey to be treated decently and with care and compassion, and Jamey locked in a world where he cannot make people understand his needs and desires. Dear God your strength is unmeasurable and amazing. I only hope you get the medical profession to stop 'back-burnering' you and Jamey and start doing what needs to be done to actually be a help to you. God Bless you and Jamey.

[mariahdances15]

He's so handsome(: Great video!

[Shoes454]

Where did get that purple rope?

[Nancyportilla]

@CDFoakley mi hermano autista es obeso el es delgado como le haces

[Nancyportilla]

@reasonedful mi hermano le tenemos un cuaderno con marcadores pa que escribe lo que quiera. porque no le proponene que le baje un poco el medicamento lo veo muy decaido...

[raspberrymary67]

I'm glad to see that they let him stop when he is done, I have had people try to make my son "finish".............HA! He is just about like this young man, but my son is 18 and very active, never sits down except to eat or sleep. Always pacing and folding things :)

[PromosbyRicochet]

1st off Jamey is very handsome :). Have you heard of safespace UK? It's like a room inside a room where persons who self harm or fall a lot etc can be safe. Never seen one in person but I saw them online the other day, maybe an idea for Jamey? Not sure if there is a USA version? But things can be added for autistic persons to interact with plus the small space is supposed to help some to focus more on whats inside the space and not on hurting themselves.

[Jesusfreak3378]

thank you for your videos, and don't let anyone judge you. I am in the same situation as you, my son is just like Jamey and I have another guy at the other endof the spectrum, plus I myself have ms... so hang in their, what they need are excellent group homes, that have loving people, still waiting.... thanks again..

[blackpager]

What is he chewing on?