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that's a tough one... especially when the other parent doesn't understand. And I find that my son, 8year old, does not fully… read more

Meltdowns are really tough to deal with once the child gets to the point of no return there is no reasoning. Best thing is to keep him safe as… read more

I used to use a strategy called "Time In". You basically sit beside the child quietly, once they have calmed down you talk to them… read more

Does your son use PECS at all? If so, you can use an emotions card to try to help him express his anger/frustration and give him alternatives… read more

My son is 9 now and still has this problem. He hates to lose. We have tried several things. The thing that worked when he was younger was… read more

Do you know why he melts down? Is he in any behavior programs? Do you know what calms him? My son (5) is addicted to Video Games.. We have to… read more

My son does the same thing with video games. He's older than your son, but I remember when he was your son's age. My son's… read more

Usually a meltdown once it starts is hard to stop. Take his hand and walk him outside if possible, or down a hall. "Walk, don't… read more

And you are right, he will not understand that your hitting him is any different from him hitting someone. BAD idea.

Teach him the consequences of his behavior if this game is going to keep you acting in this manner we have to get rid of it. Watch how fast… read more

My son does that too! I will have to create a social scenario or diagrams to help him as nothing works so far. I tend to not use visual tools… read more

Just let it run it's course and try to "ignore" it, making sure he can't hurt himself by matter-of-factly removing objects… read more