How to Change Stubborn Thinking in Kids on the Autism Spectrum
"Once my son (high functioning) has an idea in his head, he won't budge. For example, somewhere he heard that looking into the sun will blind you (which is true). But he has taken this to a whole new level by refusing to go anywhere without his sunglasses. If he doesn't have them before we walk out the door - it's meltdown city! I've told him countless times that as long as he isn't staring directly into the sun, he's not going to lose his eyesight. This discussion goes in one ear and out the other, and this is just one of dozens of examples. My question is: how do you change the mindset of a stubborn child who refuses to listen to reason?" In all discussions with a High-Functioning Autistic child about a challenging situation, there will be two aspects: the selling of an idea (your part) the buying of an idea (your son's part) Both parts must always be considered together. The best "sales pitch" is incomplete if the new idea