8/11/2023 0 Comments Nonverbal autism meltdown![]() Try keeping a diary/record of tantrum and meltdowns see if there's a pattern this can help with noticing triggers and help nite the differences between the two. But by asking these questions and really really learning your child, I know you will be fine. But it's so worth it when you don't have to hold your screaming, thrashing child down, and instead get to watch the storm dissipate and no meltdown occur. This sounds like a LOT of work, and believe me. I've learned to stave off most meltdowns by watching for the signs and avoiding most triggers. (Does he start grabbing his face or hair right before, does she grind her teeth, does his eyes start getting watery and his voice get shakey?) these are all signs the storm is about to hit. Watch the child, there will be "triggers" that you may not have ever noticed before. The best resource you will have for the next coming years, will be your mind, eyes, ears and heart. What those clues are for you and your child, unfortunately, may be different than mine, or anyone else on here dealing with Autism meltdowns. Yes, there are marked differences between a meltdown and a regular old spoiled tantrum. I am proud you are striving to help your child by educating yourself, so many people just try to bend the child back towards "normal", rather than bend with the child. Asking questions, research, other parents advice, this is all the best things you can do for you and your child. Welcome to the "club", I suppose? No, really. Don't know if you know about the CHADD organization you can search them online they are an excellent source of information. I will search additional resources for you. I want you to know that I'm here for you if u ever want to talk please just inbox me here. You are smart to ask questions and you are seeking resources which is so important and your seeking answers. There's a book called 1-2-3 magic that discusses the whole time out program. As far as dealing with what's occurring the tantrums and meltdowns you can try time outs, or, how about speaking in a low tone voice. Keeping a diary of the temper tantrums is very important and will serve as a useful tool to you in determining times of the day that the tantrums occur and what type of situations may set him off. Meltdowns will usually continue as though they are moving under their own power and wind down slowly.During a meltdown, a youngster with ASD does not look, nor care, if those around him are reacting to his behavior.A meltdown usually occurs because a specific want has not been permitted and after that point has been reached, nothing can satisfy the youngster until the situation is over.A meltdown conveys the feeling that no one is in control. ![]() A youngster in the middle of a meltdown does not consider her own safety.A youngster in a meltdown has no interest or involvement in the social situation.A youngster with ASD in the middle of a meltdown desperately needs help to gain control. He needs you to recognize this behavior and rein him back in, as he is unable to do so. The problem is that the loss of control soon overtakes the youngster. If the tantrum is straightforward, the meltdown is every known form of manipulation, anger, and loss of control that the youngster can muster up to demonstrate. Your youngster's tantrums escalate into violent behavior that endangers others or results in self-inflicted injuries.Your youngster older than 4 years continues to have frequent tantrums.You want help with learning to cope with your feelings during your youngster's tantrums.You have problems handling your youngster's behavior, especially if you are concerned that you might hurt your youngster.You have concerns about your youngster's tantrums.The youngster's tantrums frequently last longer than 15 minutes or occur more than 3 times a day.The youngster's behavior does not improve after 4 years of age. ![]() The youngster hurts him/her self, other people, or objects during a tantrum.Difficult behaviors may include: kicking, hitting, biting, scratching, hair pulling, or pinching other people, throwing or breaking things, head-banging or inflicting self-injury. These are not considered typical tantrums. ![]()
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