Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
Ok you will NOT believe this!
I recall reading somewhere I can't remember where, but when a child starts to get aggressive hitting self or others, to keep thier hands busy.
Well... I wondered about that but not to get off the subject here.
This is what happened.
Steven starting to get aggressive, I am giving him what he is asking for, "drink" He pours it on the floor. (happened before)
Then he starts to hit his face, I say "hands down Steven"
He stops for a min. then starts again.
I think..."daamn!!! I DO NOT!@ want to go there again this week, now i got to get the helmet"
I stoped in my shoes tossed a bag of beans to him and said "Steven catch!" OO he caught it, and looked at me, i tossed a bag of dried peas to him he caught it. We started to play catch!
He TOTALLY stoped hitting hiimself and was focused on catching the bags.
I am telling ya that is FIRST time in a good 5 years, that I have been able to reidrect him. So fast and easily away from aggression.
The rest of the evening has been good. Yes he got to play with the dried beans and peas for a very long time :)
So.. its worth a try if you need. Im keeping a bag of them handy!@
I recall reading somewhere I can't remember where, but when a child starts to get aggressive hitting self or others, to keep thier hands busy.
Well... I wondered about that but not to get off the subject here.
This is what happened.
Steven starting to get aggressive, I am giving him what he is asking for, "drink" He pours it on the floor. (happened before)
Then he starts to hit his face, I say "hands down Steven"
He stops for a min. then starts again.
I think..."daamn!!! I DO NOT!@ want to go there again this week, now i got to get the helmet"
I stoped in my shoes tossed a bag of beans to him and said "Steven catch!" OO he caught it, and looked at me, i tossed a bag of dried peas to him he caught it. We started to play catch!
He TOTALLY stoped hitting hiimself and was focused on catching the bags.
I am telling ya that is FIRST time in a good 5 years, that I have been able to reidrect him. So fast and easily away from aggression.
The rest of the evening has been good. Yes he got to play with the dried beans and peas for a very long time :)
So.. its worth a try if you need. Im keeping a bag of them handy!@
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hugs, julie