How do you deal with temp tantrums???

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We have officially become the parents people give " The LOOk " because their child

is screaming, throwing and out of control.

Our daughter is 3 1/2 diag. with apraxia. She speaks about 60 words now that are

understood mostly by us. She gets very frustrated if she is asked to repeat

something.

We have resorted to almost isolation because it has become so difficult to deal

with her in public.

Today we went to church hoping for the best. As soon as we got into the

preschool room, she became frustrated over blocks and began throwing them

everywhere (nearly hitting the other children).

We truly are at a loss on HOW to discipline her. I tried ignoring the tantrum

until she " uses her words " , time out (which I really don't think she

understands). Neither of these seem to work. Does anybody know of any books,

support groups, seminars, ANYTHING that might help! Any advice would be greatly

appreciated.