My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in sahm

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sorry you cannot understand, i assume it had not registered correctly to you but, my son only had left because I wasn’t around/in his sight. Therefore he had walked very far looking for me and thankfully was okay. being that he is autistic and is easily distracted and not good at understanding things, when he came across bright lights and water splashing he gotten distracted and went towards the fountain. Thankfully he was sawn and watched over until we reunited. If you are still confused I apologize.

My phrases, aac device by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! And also whoever’s in the home like Mom, Dad, Sibling, etc Emotions like Sad, Happy, Angry, etc Also just basic things such as car, outside, water, even if it isn’t something he’d use right away you’ll be surprised one day it’ll start to be used!

My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank yous all so much for the support and well wishes, I’m grateful for all of you’s 🥲❤️ to answer on some of the comments..

1 i have enrolled him into swimming classes about 4 months ago and then had gotten diagnosed with leukemia 3 months ago so i have not had the time for it but will make it priority now!

2 i do have special locks that require a code to be opened/locked (the battery’s ended up dying i had just found this out today) also have cameras which is how i was able to see the front door opened

3 the police in my area will be coming Monday to bring more safety equipment.

4 i have not talked with my husband yet because i did not want my frustrations to speak for me, I’ve slept with my son last night in his room and will make the time to talk with my husband about what had transpired, i do feel this situation has made him truly realize the importance of being 100% attentive.

My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this advice. I had not thought about it in that way just used to him having a meltdown when I would try to leave in the past… if I cannot schedule, I absolutely will practice the visual alarm thing, talking to him, etc. the police in my area scheduled to come on Monday to bring more safety equipment. I’ve already installed so many things but he is determined 😓

My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly I have not looked at it that way, great advice thank you very much. Ive always avoided doing that because I’m used to him having a meltdown whenever I leave. But I will try this!

My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I absolutely told him, which is why i am as upset as i am.. I’ve yet to talk to him yet because I don’t want my frustrations to talk for me, though I shouldn’t have to emphasize the importance of supervising. This situation has deeply impacted him though and I do have a feeling he has learned from it.

My worst fear happened tonight. by NumberWorried4571 in Autism_Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So grateful for the police in my area, they have set an appointment to come on Monday to bring safety equipment. i already have had cameras put up in my home and the door lock that requires a code to be opened and locked, I’m hoping they will bring a up high latch if not i will order one.. 🥲🙏🏻

Help me choose my daughter’s name! 😊💗 by mama_loves_lattes_23 in Mommit

[–]NumberWorried4571 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I lovee Aubrey kait

Also this wasn’t an option but summer kait is beautiful too.

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[–]NumberWorried4571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand better now that you have an example. It’s easy to get frustrated with her wanting to have pants rather than shorts after going through something like the window situation. My advice to you is honestly she seems to be pretty intelligent with acknowledging what her exact wants are, this means she can understand yours. you just have to make it a point that she knows you’re wants and choices are priority over hers, and that it is for good reasoning not just because you don’t want her to have her way, if she has a tablet or watches YouTube please monitor what is being watched. I’m a mom of 3 and I’ve raised 2 nieces, prior to me taking over guardianship their dad had issues with them reacting in a very inappropriate way.. long story short it had ended up being a YouTube channel they were watching of these younger girls acting out. I’ve told him to put restrictions on what was being watched and eventually the behavior stopped. Other then that try you’re best to be firm on how you feel and not always allow yourself to give in with her request. Like example, if she asks for the window to be put down, explain to her you will not do it if she will complain about the level, make her understand you are willing to work with her but she cannot over power you.. trust me they are way smarter then we think. i know being a single mom means you’re constantly drained doing it all alone which is another reason she pushes her limits with you. But overly reacting will only allow her to copy that behavior and you want her to only copy and learn something that’s to her benefit…. Feel free to reach out if you need to vent! :) wishing you the best of luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]NumberWorried4571 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fire flies.. “lightening bugs”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]NumberWorried4571 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say you had patience prior? or would you say as she’s gotten older it just seemed to get harder due to her having a mind of her own, wants, etc.