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Michigan, MI

Has any of your kiddo's been acting out, sense been attending school?

September 11, 2025
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Members discussed how their autistic children have been acting out since starting school, with behaviors ranging from hitting and kicking to... Read more

Members discussed how their autistic children have been acting out since starting school, with behaviors ranging from hitting and kicking to tantrums during drop-off, often stemming from exhaustion, sensory overload, or changes in routine like new teachers or classroom environments. Several members offered practical strategies, including requesting 5 to 10 minute breaks between activities through an emergency IEP meeting, investigating whether recent changes at school triggered the behavior, and recognizing that after-school meltdowns often signal a child is simply overwhelmed and need time to decompress rather than discipline. A recurring theme was the importance of advocating for individualized supports at school, staying patient and compassionate at home, and understanding that acting out is often a child's way of communicating stress rather than intentional misbehavior.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Kiddo is probably exhausted and overwhelmed from the school day. Lots going on all day! Try not to take it personally. Keep on lovin him, momma.

September 18, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

5 to 10 minute breaks between events helps to alleviate a lot of that confusion felt by our ASD individuals.
Don't be afraid to ask for that at the IEP.
Ask for an 'Emergency IEP' and request that.

September 11, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

I've been through this. What I noticed w/ my daughter is the acting out would happen w/ a change in routine-new teacher, new bus driver, something changed in school .Do you know if there was any change? However if the behavior continues longer then you have to look at other factors like-is the class good for them, maybe they need supports of some sort to get through the day?

September 11, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes Liam had a great, calm first 2 weeks but lately has been hitting, kicking, throwing, and generally causing extra mischief at school and home. He has way too much energy

September 11, 2025
A MyAutismTeam Member

My son does Aba and he used to never get upset when we would drop him off for class. But the Aba he attends has been putting him in “pre-school” simulated classes for the past few weeks and now he throws a major tantrum when we drop him off. Especially if he doesn’t get picked up by a teacher he likes a lot. It’s been such a problem they bribe him with suckers to get inside lol.

September 14, 2025

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