that is why I suggested seeing a behavioral or occupational therapist....

New approaches I am sure are being attempted everyday, and all are some derivation of conditioning. Its a very complex field where something great like biofeedback can be invented and something terrible like assisted communication with autistics can be used and wrongfully promoted.

I am wary of medication because why introduce a mind or chemically altering substance into a child whose body chemistry and physiology is not yet fixed and can be easily influenced (whether beneficially or to the child's detriment). That is why I say avoid meds when possible.

So TX Green Eyes, it seems you have done your homework....but again, the best approach is one that comes from all angles. If all the experts you have consulted says your child needs meds, use them, but do not neglect the other side which is the behavioral adjustments and conjunctive therapy.

:x: PECS/ is bullshit! I make my babieswith Autism talk. If they have the physical ability then by God/Goddess they should just plan on coming around cause I don't plan on giving up til they do :D

Sorry for the highjack just nice to hear someone else with a similar view. Often I feel like i'm standing alone on my soapbox.

tx, it sounds to me like you came into this thing with just the right balance of skepticism to not settle for the first opinion (or the 2nd or 3rd ;) ) & the willingness to educate yourself about something so critical to the future of your young'n...here's hoping for the best for yours, mine is almost 23 & still we struggle to bring him up to speed with the real world...