Difficult behaviors are, well, difficult. It is often hard to understand where these behaviors come from and thus, resolution is usually not readily available. However a parent reprimands his kid, the behavior still seems to persist. The case is considerably harder for parents whose kids are diagnosed with autism. "No" and "stop" do not have the chance of working if not matched with systematic therapies that can make these commands more meaningful to the kid. We offer below a couple of valuable tips in solving behavior problems associated with autism that may work alone or in combination with behavior management techniques.
- First and probably the most important is to understand your kid's condition. While your child may seem to intentionally misbehave, few autistic children in fact intend to have difficult behaviors. Misbehavior often roots from external stimuli that upset them. Since they often have communication impairments, whacking out a playmate, continuous screaming, and throwing tantrums become their mediums for expressing their emotions and needs. Thus, there is a great need for you to really understand your kid. Does he have sensitivity towards light, sound, and sensory inputs, in general? Does he become upset when being touched? Does he want his things removed from their proper places? These are critical questions that can help you understand your kid's behaviors better. Troubleshooting your child's condition calls for sufficient patience and a lot of time studying their behaviors and reactions to some things.
- Expect differently. Normal kids can be asked to sit still until their meals are over or to take their turns in a line. But for kids with autism, the case is often different. They are deprived of the capacity to act like typical kids and it is unfair to expect them act like they are. Modify your expectations slightly when it comes to a kid who has autism. Even if he wanted to satisfy your expectations, he simply can't so give him more room to grow.
- If needed, try to modify your environment. According to behavior specialists, there are plenty of reasons why an autistic kid's environment affects his behavior. Too much light is one and so does too much sound. Autism makes a kid more sensitive to sensory inputs. In frustration, they become very unruly and sometimes even self-injurious. It is only logical to diminish sensory inputs that he cannot endure to make him less prone to periods of misbehavior.
- Never mind other people's opinions. There are parents who can endure their kid's autistic behavior at home, but when another person seems to notice the kid's odd behaviors elsewhere, they start making a big deal out of it. And more often than not, the autistic child is at the losing end. If you want to lessen the tension and stress of handling a difficult kid, you'll do best by not worrying about other people's opinions.
- Provide or look for outlets. There are always reasons why autistic children misbehave. Sometimes, the reason is that they are in need of sensory inputs. Many parents find it considerably helpful to play with them. Rolling them in their blankets and squeezing them between two pillows are some of the fun ways to spend time with your kid while helping him release outbursts of energy.
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