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https://www.momsfightingautism.com/autism-and-family-life-taking-care-of-everyones-needs/ Helpful Mon, 07 Mar 2011 01:39:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.momsfightingautism.com/autism-and-family-life-taking-care-of-everyones-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:45:28 +0000 https://www.momsfightingautism.com/?p=545#comment-146 Question for Dr. Naseef? As the grandmother of a seven year on the autism spectrum, my heart is full of gratitude, love and acceptance. However, there are times when my grandson’s “wiring” gets “tripped” and in an effort to get him physically off his younger sister, so as not to harm her, he will attempt to kick or hit me. I no longer have to constrain him, and during the brief episodes I can usually get him to go to his “time out step” where he has learned to calm himself down. Although we share many moments of typical cuddling loving behavior, I’m still left with this ache in my heart, yearning for a time when he will be able to refrain from using his body to express his anxiety, frustration, and anger. Yes typical siblings use their bodies “he touched me, he’s too close to me, etc.” Autism adds another layer that sometimes becomes frightening. My responsibility is also to protect his younger sister and baby brother. Any advice for a Bubbie that wants to keep the boundaries of acceptable behavior while also understanding the limitations that autism causes within that realm. Thank you for your insight and help.

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