PDD-NOS - 17 y/o @ Argentina

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Registered: 01-23-2008
PDD-NOS - 17 y/o @ Argentina
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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 11:45pm

Hi all,
I have a nephew that will turn 17 this year. He's been dx'ed PDD-NOS some years ago. He lives in Argentina and I'm living in Canada so my only contact is once a year (holidays) and by phone almost every week. He'd love to come visit me but I think is a huge project and we have to give it a lot of thought... He loves trains and subways and he loves to travel and take pictures. He's not easy to socialize with and practically he doesn't have any friends.
This of course is a brief sketch of his personality...
Lately his having some violent tantrums (with reactions like throwing his glasses to the floor, etc) but after a while the guilt wins and he's totally repented and blame itself for everything that happened... Are these "normal"? Any comments or experiences?
Also: Anybody that can share/exchange information about PDD-NOS in Argentina?
Thanks a lot for your time.

Sebastian.-

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 01-24-2008 - 12:07am

Hi Sebastian,


Welcome to the board. I hope you won't be estrogened out here, although Dave does sometime post, so you are not the only boy. Honest!


I dont; think we have anyone here who is based in Argentina, but a we have some military families, so hopefully someone will chime in.


The outbursts you describe sound pretty typical.

-Paula

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Registered: 01-23-2008
Sat, 01-26-2008 - 12:11am

Hi Paula,
Thanks a lot for your reply and advice. I can say that I'm trying what you suggested.
Not too worried about being the only boy :)
I'm sure that the main reason behind the tantrums is frustration... Kid can't get out everything that he's got. The glasses were just one example (the only one I witnessed due to the short time I pass with him).
Thanks a lot for your advice on traveling too, it's greatly appreciated.
Now going back to the frustration subject, I guess that sexual impulses at his age are a big part of his life, and I'm sure he's not capable of getting all that energy out in a smooth way (he's going to start tae-kwon-do shortly, hope it helps). This brings me to the question: How did you talk with your kids/teenagers with PDD/NOS about sex? Any advices?

Thanks again.
Sebastian.-