How To Manage Temper Tantrums Of Children With Autism
Children with autism have temper tantrum problems - also called a meltdown, when it happens, they throw themselves on the floor, crying, screaming and kicking as a means of getting across that things are "not right". Normal kids have temper tantrums too, but it's not so difficult to deal with as autistic children. Here's some tips for parents on how to tame "temper tantrum"-like behaviors of children with autism, which also work for normal kids. 1. Transfer the child's attention. When the child shows signs of a tantrum, try to attract his attention to something else that he would be interested in. 2. Ignore the tantrum. For a preschooler, ignore his tantrum but stay where he can see you; for a older child, tell him to return to his own room after he calms down. 3. Control yourself. Set a good example for your child, even in a tantrum, the child is learning from you. 4. Avoiding injury is the top priority during a meltdown. If the chi...