Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 How would it work if you got out of the car to greet him with his favorite snack in your hands and gave it to him before he got in the car and had a chance to melt down? Just an idea. Do you have music that he likes going in the car when he gets in? Do you have a DVD in the car? I have Karac's music going; I have a glass of water in his holder with a snack where he can reach it himself; I have sliced apples, little carrots, and pretzels immediately available if he wants them. Oh, I also keep a little blanket for him in the car. School requires so much self control out of these kids that they need help in relaxing. You'll learn what will work in helping your son make it through that transitional time. Pat K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 All that Pat said...and maybe a toy ? CB's Granny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 School is long and tiring for a 3 year old. He is probably exhausted, and overwhelmed with finally seeing you at the end of his long day, that he doesn't have a lot of self control. Tha come partly with age, and mostly with patience. Bring a favorite toy, blankie, or comfort item with you, plus snacks as I believe someone else suggested. Don't get in the car right away if you don't have to, walk around, sit and cuddle, or play on the playground. Give him a few minutes to relax and unwind. Or buy ear plugs and a seat belt lock and ignore him. Amnesty > > Hello, > I just found this site and it's been very helpful.I have a 3 > year old autistic son.We have just moved to a new house,new city and > he started school.It is a wouderful program for autistic > childen.Alot of one on one.He seems to love it.But everyday after > school he has a meltdown.As soon as he get's in the car.You can't > get food in him or calm him cause your driving.He acts like he > doesn't understand.But yet if it is things he wants to do (go > outside,go play)suddenly no problem.I know you understand when I say > I so tried!!I would like oneday when I am not worried.I'm afraid > when he get's to big to control. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 >You can't get food in him or calm him cause your driving.< Been there! Still there sometimes! My grandson is 8 and let us assure you, things will get better. With the proper supports (you said he is in a good program) he will be better able to cope and comply. You are entitled to help in the home with behavior, so find out if they have a qualified behavior specialist that can help you with these behaviors. Visual schedules are best and maybe you could have one ready when you pick him up. First Then schedules are good for our kids. Carlson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 What to do for tantrumy behaviors?My son is 8 1/2 and gives us a hard time daily .. mostly about cutting back on hisvideogame, t.v. or computer time... not giving him dessert... saying no to just about anything... typical kid things but responses could entail yelling, crying, pushing and sometimes hitting... Usually these responses come and go quickly though sometimes result in a time out for cooling off purposes... We discuss this behavior constantly but it doesn't seem to make any change in his future behavior in reaction to the exact same circumstance.He's currently on intuniv and vyvanse. The intuniv seems to be helping this frustration in school as I'm told he's tantruming less there... Do people use other meds for this behavior? or behavior therapy? or something else I don't know about?Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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