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How can I get her to understand that he is not trying to make her mad? For instance she gets angry that he always has something to say about whatever is going on. And he says it very loud. Or that he gets overwhelmed going to the car, store, park or anywhere he is not wanting to go. She screams at him instead of talking and he gets upset because it hurts his ears and then she storms off in a huff. He has rules he… read more
posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User
A MyAutismTeam User said:
If you get them doing an activity together and explain that she is going to be a role model to him, I think it could be a positive approach to… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
She needs to know that you are seeing her as just as important as him. He has so many needs.... make a special effort to clearly notice and… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Sonrisemom30 and MichelleSarabia thank you. We homeschool, so she is such a BIG help with him and those are the times that she has a good… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@ManicMom - How much has she been educated about autism, and how much exposure has she had to OTHER kids with disabilities. Homeschooling is… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@MichelleSarabia- I agree, she has only the education we have learned in the past few months. Our ABA therapy just started last week and the… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
I'd suggest also having her read this blog:
http://momnos.blogspot.com/2010/03/on-being-hair-dryer-kid-in-toaster.html
It does such a… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@MichelleSarabia Thank you, I read the post and found other posts helpful and full of ideas I can share with Mahala. I loved the toaster and… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
Thanks @jslmcm1976!!! They don't have one in my area, but they have a lot of info online and I can purchase the material. :)
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
We had in home services for awhile and I have a 12 year old son who has zero patience with his 5 year old brother with Autism. He too yells at… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@JordansMandD We just started ABA, so hopefuly we can work on this too. We have good days and bad. Today started off so bad I was in tears. I… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
It is going to be difficult if she has or when she will start hormonal mood swings; generally 1 year before her menses begins. My 23 yr old… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@JordansMandD Wow, I'm sorry that you go through all that with your little guy. I think so much of their lives is complicated, and… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@manicmom You are doing all that you can. You are a good Mom. Some people may turn away from the issue. You are trying every angle and you… read more
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@JordansMandD Thank you so much, you made my day. Hugs to you!
posted 10 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@manicmom - I understand your frustration. We have the same issue. I know there isn't a magic bullet, but I'm on the search for… read more
posted 4 months ago
A MyAutismTeam User said:
@coopdaddy......Thank you!!! I hope you get some answers. What kind of therapy was it?
posted 4 months ago
