My 4 year old grandson has been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. His parents are struggling with constant angry and sometimes violent meltdowns, which started when he was about 18 months old. It’s gotten so bad that they’re not able to take him to a park because he sometimes attacks the other kids. Behavior therapists are not making much progress with him, as he is so often in defense mode. He also has weekly sessions with a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. He has an IEP set up for when he starts kindergarten next fall. They have been exploring family therapy, play therapy, naturopathic supplements, gluten free diets, and medication options with a psychiatrist. Is there a parental support group somewhere specifically for parents of young children? The AE community is wonderful for teens and adults but I’m looking for some resources for parents of a 4 year old. The parents are so stressed that I worry about all of them. Thanks for any suggestions or advice.

Posted by g0dfrey at 2024-12-28 21:58:38 UTC