Autism Q -- She's not having "fun"

[belle&beast]

The private school I'm trying to get Kayla in to for Kindy is more of a Greenspan based philosophy. We aren't doing a strict ABA program right now, just incorporating Discrete Trials in her day. And she absolutely HATES it. She'll do the work, but most of the time it's through tears and lately she's been exhibiting self-injurious behavior when it's time for DTT. She scratched her neck until it bled and bit her aide. I'm wondering if a Greenspan based approach would work better for her. Yes, she IS learning skills with DTT, but it pains me to see her so resistant to it.

I hope you are able to get into that school!!!! I really think floor time helps to make the social connection. If not, and in the meantime, you can do floor time at home. Send me a PM if you need more details.

 

[mechurchlady]

It is nice she is learning but is the self abuse worth it. For me I only self abuse when I am pushed beyond my limits like severe stress, pain, anger, and exhaustion. I cannot tell you to stop as I am not an expert. I feel you need to find out why she is self abusing then ask if the gains are worth the damage. There may be options to help her deal with the cause of the self abuse such as games or naps. the last one is best for me usually.

 

[LuvsTinker]

I don't have anything to add, but a big