Guest guest Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Darla, In my house, we created a social story song about the "Tantrum Phantom" when my son was younger, which he really enjoyed and seemed to redirect him. One thing that works with a lot of autistic kids (mine included) when they get like this is to whisper. They are already overloaded sensorily, and they will pause to figure out what you are trying to tell them (usually). Just a thought. Hope it helps. Question on tantrums... Posted by: "Darla" asd.awareness@... comom_db Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:11 pm (PDT) Hi!New to the group and working through something fairly new with our 8 year old son with Aspergers. He has started to bite and/or hit himself in the head when he is frustrated (can't do something/find something... ) or when reminded to do/not do something. These self-injurious behaviors are increasing in frequency (a few times a day) and sometimes his anger/frustration is directed at other members of our family. I should add, that while he is hitting himsel there is lots of negative self-talk like, "Stupid, stupid brain....why can't my brain work right, etc.,."I have been reading that remaining calm in the face of these outbursts or even ignoring them is the best response. Sometimes that helps to diffuse him, sometimes it does not. I do talk with him later about the situation, focussing on the resolution and not the problem (like when he loses something, I'll say something like, "I'm so glad we found your airplane...we always find what we lose!")In any case, I am concerned at the increase in frequency and worried these reactions to stress/frustration/ anger will become habitual. Just wondering what others do in this type of situation. Thank you!!!!Darla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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