Talking back! It starts so early. She is almost five, and she tells me “NO” constantly. Clean your room! NO! Put on some clothes! NO! Get down! NO! I have not been told no so many times in one day as I have today.
I can’t blame that on Autism. That is just a little girl being sassy and not wanting to do as she is told. It is so frustrating. I am not looking forward to 12-year-old Janie. Four-year-old Janie is plenty. Jimmy is watching and trying his hand at No, and he quickly gets put in his place. I have attempted to with Jane, but she doesn’t care. Time out, losing toys, or other treats aren’t persuading her to do as she is told. I bought a behavior chart, and I will see if that helps.
I am still waiting for ABA services. We got approved for them to start up, but the group that does them has not contacted me. So my kids slowly regress. I have also tried to register Jimmy for Preschool here, but they haven’t gotten back to me. I am on a waiting list but don’t know where I am on the waiting list.
I have been trying to decide if I want to continue as a Foster Parent. I only take newborns and infants. I specialize in Drug Exposed babies, and I don’t want older children. I can handle babies, but I don’t think more toddlers. It is hard to see the newborns struggling through withdrawal. They are so innocent and don’t know what is going on. I am grateful that I can help them through it. It is rewarding to see them return to their family or their forever home.
If you have any suggestions on how I can help my daughter do as she is told, maybe you have little tricks that I haven’t tried, I would love to hear them.