Autistic Child with Long History of Self Punching Behaviors

News from 1995 showing California family fighting to get help for severely autistic son who also has self injurious behaviors. Skin shock therapy ordered by doctors to protect child....Long fight to get help. State agencies opposed therapy, despite multiple failed interventions for years and studies showing skin shock may help as last resort, at least for temporary time, until person is safe, and can heal from extreme self abusive behaviors.

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[TypesEvilAspieEyes]

Are you still fighting the courts today for the device?? , CDFoakley

[CDFoakley]

@TypesEvilAspieEyes No, we won, used if for several years and then it was faded, but sadly, when it was faded, his self abuse returned and then the state wouldn't let group home use it, which I agreed with, because I wouldn't trust anyone but us directly supervising someone using it on our son. It can be misused, just like drugs can be misused by people who aren't quailifed to handle these things.

[haileyalexis709]

It may be a source of frustration but has anyone tried to figure out if the stimulus that provokes this behavior is internal? Is it neurological? 

[CDFoakley]

@haileyalexis709 It's internal and externally triggered. For instance, a sudden loud noise can send him into a self injurious frenzy. Or he can display mild SIB while waiting for food or drink (which is why we move quickly or have food ready b4 he begins inevitable mild sib while waiting for anything. He has zero patience. It's a very primitive behavior, his way of communicating in many forms. He'll also punch himself if he, let's say, has a stuffy nose. Also, if he's tired. It's crazy

[CDFoakley]

@haileyalexis709 I think if we could find the areas in his brain that are misfiring and thus making him vulnerable to SIB, we could better help him. Our HMO Doctors won't do SPECT scan, say it's not indicated. 18 years of failed meds prescribed for sib, and they think a spect scan isn't needed. Maybe it's cuz they think jamey won't sit still for it, which is probably true. Gosh, there must be some other test to observe brain function so we'd better see specific problem areas linked to sib

[CDFoakley]

@BluestreakPictures Oh boy, here we go again. You know, you change your profile so many times, and go under so many different names, it's beginning to get comical.WTF is wrong with you? Why are you obsessed with hating autistic persons? And trust me, if anyone is going in an underground warehouse, it would be people like you, not autistic people.

[CDFoakley]

Equally odd that America bailed out big buisness and spends billions investigating "life on other planets", but ignores the life on THIS planet...example: California cut funds to almost every agency serving elderly, sick and disabled and their families..and you'd think it's 2009! can someone make a n effective safe creative device that helps these autistic kids stop smashing their skulls to pieces?

[PlusizePopstar]

they followed up on Jamey a mother later the first showing,

but have the followed up now, have the been in contact with you now?

have they offerd any help?

you are a super MOM & Dad,

i want to help but have no medical background or anything,

i have watched your videos on Jamey, and i think he is a beautiful guy,

and has an amazing story, keep you all in my prayers.

for now thats all i can do but know that im thinking about your family,

and wishing you love and good times to share.

[taxfatcats]

that child would probably benefit more from an exorcism than a doctor, the quacks might as well arrive with their duffelbags of leeches

[mercyhurstchic]

How's Jamie now? I know you get this question all the time. This is my first time watching this video. I hope he's doing better.

[milotickz]

Oh my god.

[mymomenttoshine]

hes beautiful :) i have a 4 year old with autism myself, you are both strong parents, and jamey is lucky to have such patient, supportive and caring parents. as parents we are advocates for our children, and somtimes that means screaming at doctors, nurses and other so called professionals to get the help we need.:) keep up the good work :) jamey your such a beautiful boy. it takes someone special to see past the " characteristics' and notice the beauitful person within. I wish you the best xx

[BamfIsKirby]

:'D he was a cute little kid. :)

[vntrusso]

Have you tried sensory integration therapy, the SIB could be a result of sensory overload.

[KevinKlinelover]

@pokelover66544 I agree. (I might have repeated myself but) I was a newborn at the time.

[NannyPani]

@BluestreakPictures SHUT THE FUCK UP u FOOL!