all children whether they are autistic or not, have behaviors and habits that we parents wish they had.
As a parent it is our job to decide exactly what is necessary to change behavior. Also, autistic children, especially if we find this behavior or the intensity, frequency, severity or behavior that is causing the problem.
I often explain to my daughter's behavior is not so unusual, it is the intensity of them that make them unacceptable.
three in this article will focus on are: repeating the pattern, and continuous verbalization inappropriate in social situations, accepting and stiffness of the things they do in the matter, other than the norm
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form: He likes to rearrange the pillows on the couch in a certain order, an orderly, she removes them, and then arranges them again, and again, for an inordinate amount of time. Her attention will then shift to another area. This regulation and redistribution of activities will continue for hours. In addition, while it is redefining it was not vocalizing, no, no, or yes, yes, yes, if someone gets set wrong it will scream and scream until someone intervenes and puts a pillow, where she wants and she will on the peaceful adjustment.
form: He likes to rearrange the pillows on the couch in a certain order, an orderly, she removes them, and then arranges them again, and again, for an inordinate amount of time. Her attention will then shift to another area. This regulation and redistribution of activities will continue for hours. In addition, while it is redefining it was not vocalizing, no, no, or yes, yes, yes, if someone gets set wrong it will scream and scream until someone intervenes and puts a pillow, where she wants and she will on the peaceful adjustment.
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Rigidity: We traveled the same route, in the same way from our home to school every day. I've learned not to vary routes and times have changed lanes, etc. My car was in the store and friend graciously picked us to take her to school, and we work. My friend took a slightly different way and drove at varying speeds, this induced screaming and crying to the point that inconsolable. My friend is a good deal of screaming-I wonder why? There was nothing I could do except to have her take us back home. After we came home crying stopped. I directed my friend the whole trip as speed, track changes, etc. There were no further incidents on this trip.
You no doubt agree that redistributing cushions, talking about something new to learn, and that routine is not bad in and of itself. However, when taken to extremes can cause parents to feel extreme anger, confusion and stress.
This behavior, as these are repeated on a daily basis can get boring. Autism is 24 / 7 365 days a year requirement.
is wondering how I chose to handle the above situation? Her rearrangement of the activities I just allow it, no one is in danger, to soothe her, I have no problem with it
inappropriate to speak, is a little harder. We talked about what is personal and what is not personal. We have developed a sign that through repeated practice has learned to understand the mean change in subject or just be quiet.
advance planning and discussions handle to change the route to take. Received assurances that it is safe and acceptable ..
advance planning and discussions handle to change the route to take. Received assurances that it is safe and acceptable ..
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