LuLus_DaD916
Member
Hello everyone,
I have a 3 year 3 month old daughter that's been recently diagnosed as autistic. I'm very new to this and joined the forum to connect with other's in the same situation.
I guess I can start by explaining my daughters symptoms. My daughter Lucy hasn't progressed as most kids do. She can't speak. Although she's very enthusiastic. Has trouble maintaining eye contact. Has many "tics" including chewing, playing with the tip of her nose, clapping, ect. She has a lot of confidence issues around walking and falling. Has alot of anxiety so she's chews her nails.
This has all been evaluated by a behavioral specialist. We've had both physical and speech therapy at the home also.
So the official diagnosis came a few days ago. With that a prescription for .1 mg Clonidine as well as 1mg of melatonin was recommended nightly for sleep.
I looked into Clonidine briefly and it has many uses as well as some not so great side effects.
So I have many questions and didn't know where else to go or whom to ask.
Are any of your kids taking this combination? If so, does it help sleeping at night? Any negative effects?
Anyways..I apologize for being both long winded and all over the place. I thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
Very nice to meet you all!
I have a 3 year 3 month old daughter that's been recently diagnosed as autistic. I'm very new to this and joined the forum to connect with other's in the same situation.
I guess I can start by explaining my daughters symptoms. My daughter Lucy hasn't progressed as most kids do. She can't speak. Although she's very enthusiastic. Has trouble maintaining eye contact. Has many "tics" including chewing, playing with the tip of her nose, clapping, ect. She has a lot of confidence issues around walking and falling. Has alot of anxiety so she's chews her nails.
This has all been evaluated by a behavioral specialist. We've had both physical and speech therapy at the home also.
So the official diagnosis came a few days ago. With that a prescription for .1 mg Clonidine as well as 1mg of melatonin was recommended nightly for sleep.
I looked into Clonidine briefly and it has many uses as well as some not so great side effects.
So I have many questions and didn't know where else to go or whom to ask.
Are any of your kids taking this combination? If so, does it help sleeping at night? Any negative effects?
Anyways..I apologize for being both long winded and all over the place. I thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
Very nice to meet you all!