I work with a autistic person

[clemishcaholland]

I work with a autistic and bi polar woman she is taken care of by the state I've been working with this company for the state for 2yrs and working close with her for 3 months I really don't know what to do she slaps hersself when she get's angry and slams her head into the wall and breaks things like lights and windows they have put bars up on the windows so that she can't break them with her head several times she will come at you and try to bite you and bite and hit her roomate that can't talk I've told my suppervisor I can no longer work with her I feel like I'm being threating I don't know how to defend myself against her I can't use any type of force and I can't let her continue to slap her self or hit her head against the wall I've checked her meds and talked to the nurses to see if maybe they can't change them a little so that she will be more realxed they said that she has tried everything and now is use to it she usually works with men but where we are understaffed I've had no choice right now she's on meds she takes rispedol depokote and tenex and a few others but they do nothing for her she usually starts up around 8 med time by that time the other staff member is gone so that leave me there with her and her roomate till 12am can someone help me I've even broke out in hives over this because of my nerves I've tried everything I'm only 24yrs and she is 35 I need help.I've tried talking with her and trying to redirect her thinking to something else but it dosen't work I need help.

[AutMom]

Not sure if this is helpful, but here is a site you can check out:
http://www.crisisprevention.com/about/history.html

Welcome to the group...

I hope the situation improves.

[autimom]

just curious, what is your occupation?

[clemishcaholland]

[QUOTE=autimom]just curious, what is your occupation?[/QUOTE]
I'm A QSA

[Butch01]

I dont know if this will help, But it sounds like shes having fits of rage. if this is the case, meds are not the solution. You need to find out what is causing the rage, and its not just because she autistic or bipolor. Autistics thrive on order and stability. Is there something that disrupts her daily routine? does she have a routine? Does she obsess over little things thats make no sense to you? I know when my envirment gets dispupted, it can be so nerve racking thet air around me becomes uncomfortable. Investigate her daily habits. see if there is anything that might be inhibiting her from having a set routine or daily patern. Its worth a shot. But pumping her up with pills only makes your job easyer, it wont make her life any better.

[GraceR]

How verbal is she? If she isn't feeling well, can she tell you?

[zelda]

Hi,hope this note finds you well.
I also work with autistic adults and it scared me at first.The lady you are looking after sounds just like a lady who i look after.
I am no expert but as has been mentioned has anyting at all changed in her life,daily routine,has some one left who used to look after her,is she sickening for something.She could be ill and not be able to tell you,eg:tooth ache,stomache pains anything It may be an idea to take her to see her doctor and get her checked out,Medication is not the answer why drug her up to make other peoples life easier.when she bangs her head against things do you put a protective helmet on her,take her outside for a walks autistic people seem to love being outside.This may sound silly but how do you discipline her when she does these things or does she just get away with doing it.Before people start jumping at me about disipline i do not mean smacking i mean firm voice so she knows she has done wrong and do not laugh or smile at her when you have to tell her off,she will get mixed messages off you.What does she do in the day time,does she go out or go to day services for autistic adults.
Also is she getting enough attention as some times bad behaviour will get anyone attention,take time out with her on your own,praise her every time she is good and does well they love to be praised when they achieve something.
please let me know how you are getting on and how she is doing
Before i go have you had any training as this usually helps you.