tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post3744908333318584863..comments2023-09-17T04:34:33.856-07:00Comments on My ASD Child: Public Tantrums in ASD ChildrenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-82666736210106146802016-02-10T09:05:39.201-08:002016-02-10T09:05:39.201-08:00My daughter is 5 and has High-Functioning Autism, ...My daughter is 5 and has High-Functioning Autism, it's taken trial and error to find something that works for her, all children on the spectrum are different. For our little girl, she has her "3 step plan": stop, breathe, count. We have developed some signing for each step, "stop" being an out stretched hand, she then takes several very deep breaths, then counts to 10 or down from 10. We are fortunate that her school is very supportive, we shared this with them and they now use it too. The consistency means our little girl is beginning to manage meltdown (when not big the severest form) by following her special steps. I agree with all the others that say take them away from whatever situation has triggered it, otherwise we'd have no chance, steps or no steps!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815466506072306901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-37379661766950065252016-02-10T04:38:43.996-08:002016-02-10T04:38:43.996-08:00My son when overwhelmed at school threatens to run...My son when overwhelmed at school threatens to run away and has on one occasion. Now the teachers are paranoid to let him out at recess and drop off unless they hold his hand which causes more frustration cause he doesn't like forced touch. Any suggestions? ??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265919255487027150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-71783153219384492072011-11-23T12:10:26.594-08:002011-11-23T12:10:26.594-08:00Try to be proactive to try to limit the stressors ...Try to be proactive to try to limit the stressors that create the situation. Once in the moment, just try to move to somewhere quiet if possible. Something to reduce the child's stressors. We have all been there. It takes time and practice, and also, what works changes, just like with all children. Don't be embarrassed by your child's behavior. People stare at things they don't understand. I simply say we are having an Asperger's moment. Those who know will understand. Those who don't just got a moment's education. If they want to still judge, then ignore them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-53342921873937859282011-11-21T06:52:35.045-08:002011-11-21T06:52:35.045-08:00My son took to wearing industrial ear defenders wh...My son took to wearing industrial ear defenders when we were going out anywhere that was busy and noisy such as town on a Saturday, this helped to filter out some of the overwhelming sounds that made him feel scared<br />2 hours ago · LikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-31885114311276307462011-11-19T06:57:53.188-08:002011-11-19T06:57:53.188-08:00I know in my experience I've met far more peop...I know in my experience I've met far more people who are amazed at what it takes to move through it, my patience, and my ability to encourage my son slowly to become more calm than those who are rude who stare and judge. But then again, in public I'm so concerned about his safety that I'm not really tuned into what other people are doing. I just don't care if they think they can do it better--I know that they can't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-56646019720639301802011-11-19T06:57:37.605-08:002011-11-19T06:57:37.605-08:00be wary about the times and places to take your ch...be wary about the times and places to take your child out. fluorescent lights and lots of crowds are not good. just explain that your child has autism if it happens. you will get a lot of i am sorry looks-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-47389281634493747452011-11-19T06:57:23.761-08:002011-11-19T06:57:23.761-08:00I have been know to sit on the floor at the store ...I have been know to sit on the floor at the store with her and rock her until the melt down stops. I usually let it run its course. It used to be embarrassing to have others stop and watch, and then I realized my stress during the tantrum just amplifies her's. When Sophia sees me not upset or bothered, just soothing and comforting, it makes everyone else relax too. I remind her that she will be calm in few minutes just wait for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-90105002107607226972011-11-18T08:46:57.065-08:002011-11-18T08:46:57.065-08:00Bribery for me..usually ice cream, works every tim...Bribery for me..usually ice cream, works every time lol!! Meltdowns are jus part of everyday life for us now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-45442245281697437002011-11-18T07:20:12.857-08:002011-11-18T07:20:12.857-08:00Side note: I made 'business cards' for tha...Side note: I made 'business cards' for that inevitable rude person that thinks they know how to handle the situation better than you. Google 'autism business cards' for examples.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-43649752111209923882011-11-18T07:19:54.061-08:002011-11-18T07:19:54.061-08:00The thing that works best for us is to 1. Acknowle...The thing that works best for us is to 1. Acknowledge that we recognize he is upset in a calm way, crouching down to his level. 2. Trying to divert his attention to something else - hey, let's go look at the stuffed animals and see which ones are the softest. 3. When all else fails, I pick him up and remove him from that setting - even if it means taking him to the bathroom or out to the car. A simple change of scenery usually helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-23335475030848810692011-11-18T07:19:43.547-08:002011-11-18T07:19:43.547-08:00My son is 6 has pdd n did the same things! What ha...My son is 6 has pdd n did the same things! What has helped is bribery as bad as it sounds, not like ' I'll take you to Disney world's but realistic things n affordable ONLY if he starts having a meltdown.. I say if you stop I will buy a book or something small..I took classes on autism n sometimes bribery is not a bad thing..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1527055659904040434.post-65640786644338571962011-11-18T06:43:58.567-08:002011-11-18T06:43:58.567-08:00My 11 year-old has had the very verbal meltdowns i...My 11 year-old has had the very verbal meltdowns in public. Do you know what calms your child down? For my son it's hugging (death grip type hugging). With my boys (all three on the spectrum), there is no way to reason with them during the meltdown. It's something that comes with the territory. I have seen tee shirts that say something about "I have Aspergers" (my 11 year-old) and ones about autisum. Not something they could wear every day, but if you know you might be in a public place (grocery shopping for example) maybe have your child wear it. There are pins and braclets like that as well, but passer-bys wouldn't see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com