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nutnut (978.6 days ago)
my daughter has been catagorized with SLD with autistic traits. she is 6 and we are waiting on a long list for a real evaluation by a developmental pediatrican, since the school says they cant legally tell me if shes austic or not, but they can tell me she has many `traits`. Im assuming you have therapists that work with her in school or in the home? My daughter had panic attacks leaving the house as well. It would be a total melt down, i found out the reason was because she was terrified of ants and any bugs that would fly by her head. I also had difficulty with her transition from one thing to the next. The school worked on her transitioning issues. basically when she was focused on one thing, she would not like to be disturbed from that project. im not an expert by any means. everything with my daughter is trial and error and alot of dectective work. i am blessed because she does speak, although more like a 4 year old. every child with autism is different. what works for one might not work for another. the best thing to do is speak with counsilors either privatly or through the school. there are so many resources out there. i dont suggest medication unless its a last resort. there is NO medication not even tylenol that over a prolonged use, does not come with side effects even if they are mild. after speaking with professionals, and researching some, weigh the pro`s and the cons. there could just be something outside that over stimulates her. maybe its too bright or the cars driving by , or maybe as simple as she doesnt like wearing shoes, or the way something outside feels. i had to carry my daughter to the car, once inside she was fine. it took almost 3 years to get her to walk outside and down the steps without having a meltdown. we actually had charts all over our house to show her what we were going to be doing for the day. before she spoke, everything was a project, everything was frustrating to her bc she couldnt communicate. i definatly wish you the best of luck. with schools and doctors, you have to be strong enough to speak up for what you feel is best for your child. i found sometimes not asking the right questions set me back so far. this is why my daughter is 6 with no medical Dx. i trusted her doctor telling me over and over `she is just shy` when i shouldve trusted my instincts better and voiced my oppinions. definatly seek professional help, medications are life long, and not always good in the long run, they are a last resort in my oppinion. i dont think less of parent who have no choice to medicate their children, sometimes its necessary. i really wish you the best of luck in all you do. i can only partly understand what you are going through, and i definatly feel for your situation. i wish i could give better advice, but i can only speak from my experiences and what my daughter`s doctors and teachers have told me. youre the mom, and your heart will tell you whats right. trust it. like anything else, things will get better once you figure out why she is having panic attacks, you can try to control the triggers. good luck

Christine G (978.6 days ago)
Oh well now that I see she`s autistic it explains part of it. Therapy is something that would help A LOT. I`m a therapist myself, it takes a lot of work but it is very worth it. I`ve worked with many clients who`ve had anxiety in public places, even with getting in a car. It takes a detailed plan and lots of support from the family and therapist :)

nmck (978.7 days ago)
For a growing child, I would not try anxiety meds. Maybe counselors therapists to start out with. Good luck!

RobinG (978.7 days ago)
I wouldnt use meds, esp if she has ASD. I would start with her therapists and counseling ((())) Her symptoms are autism related (my son is autistic) and with the right therapy she can learn some coping skills. Meds will not help that always when they are ASD related. What she is experincing is very common with autistic kids and therapists help them in these areas. hugs ~ I would check out this site and ask there who has a child who has anxiety and what their therapists have done.

http://www.asdfriendly.org/board/

busymommyof3 (978.8 days ago)
I put meds but I did not see that she was autistic,so now I say no meds!! I agree with emi other moms are not qualified. She def. needs to see a professional!!!! Good luck!

emi (978.9 days ago)
Does she see a therapist for her autism? I think consult your specialist or therapist.. they may have some ideas about therapy to help her cope or suggest meds.. other mum`s are not qualified to give advice here unless they also have a child with autism.. must be a totally different ball game. Good luck

tquinn (978.9 days ago)
I forgot to add that she is autistic and has no verbal communication abilities.



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