Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group

He is probably confused. Oli reacted to things too, but he would head bang. He has a intense frustration reaction. The issue is often that the senses work, but the brain processing jarbles the information. Just because sing song works for one kid is not a reason it works for him. See what it is he does respond to and continue with that. You can build up a tolerane to the singing using ABA type methods. You will understand more each day.
My experience is if he reacts like that take notice, and when he responds well take notice too, and avoid what triggers him, and continue what he is doing well with.
It is a big learning project, but since you have a great attitude, it will all work out. Good Luck.

Is this your younger or older son. my son used to love it when my husband and I would sing, then as the Autism came on he would do the same thing. Sensorily he was overwhellmed. He has since outgrown it and likes to sing and hear singing (on key of course)

Thanks guys it is my 26 month old with the issue.

I am sure your son would cry if I sang to him. Maybe I could sing him to sleep with Rammstein's Bück Dich or Bestrafe mich I can also sign Du Hast

i know that my son reacts differently to different sounds. some don't bother him at all, others are like nails on a chalk board.

my son used to do that when he was younger and now my daughter does it too. sometimes she doesnt but at times if im singing she will scream ahhhhh and then i stop singing...the min i start singing again she screams.....

Katcal-is your daughter on the spectrum? If not was her development on time or delayed?

So, is he trying to sing along? Or make you stop?

Our now nine year old son used to do exactly the same thing, scream or yell every time I sang to him. He also used to raise a ruckus at preschool whenever the children sang, and had to be escorted from the room whenever they sang a song. I know that his hearing seems to be 'set' way too high, and that some sounds are actually painful for him, so maybe that is the key. He particularly hated it when we sang Happy Birthday to him!

Now that he is older and much more verbal, he is starting to enjoy being sung to, but alot of noises are still unbearable for him. We have a set of heavy duty ear muffs hanging on a hook, which he now goes and gets whenever things are too loud for him. He can now also say when something is bothering him, rather than just scream - which makes it easier for everyone. It does get easier, it really does.

Take Care, Sharon