Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 HI there! I have a 4 yr old with autism. Since he broke his trampoline two weeks ago, he has been climbing everywhere and engaging in very dangerous behavior. (I pray the new trampoline arrives in the mail today before he breaks any bones!) Today, I started to implement time out when he climbs on top of the armoire and jumps and other behaviors like that. It's super hard but he is starting to understand he has to sit in the beanbag until the timer goes off. I have always heard that the lenght of the punishment should be one minute per year of age. My son is smart but does not have the maturity of a 4 year old. Should I reduce the time accordingly, to let's say 3 minutes? Any suggestions from ASD parents who have been using successfully time out? THANKS. iDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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