I know my snapping stresses him....he flaps his arms and starts to hum...it actually signals me to breathe and I walk to bathroom until i have calmed down....we always talk about the episode and I apologize.

My son still has friends every weekend....he doesn't really think about their reactions....BUT I sure do and i can understand how embarassing it could be for a child at this age.

My son asks me the "are you going to die....ALOT.....Question......
"....He sees me vomit....have severe headaches, uncontrolled diarhrea.....i can imagine that is scary to a 12 year old.............I know watching my father be ill at a young age....it WAs scary.

So...that is my experience mith my son with PTSD and with his autism....at 12 years old. Very insightful Bec.

I imagine that having an open and honest relationship is very beneficial to both parents and children.