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My son is 3 Autistic. He loves balls, marbles, books and hot wheel cars. He will dump, push off tables or throw his bins with choice toys in them. His toys go everywhere and he seems fine but immediately cries with upset after his action. Many times daily this goes on. He can be happy playing and this still happens. Nothing seems to trigger this behavior specifically that I can pinpoint. I can catch him before he grabs his bin to toss but not always. I just say no thank you please don't throw… read more
My son does this too his early intervention therepist told me that he couldn't have more then a few toys in front of him or he gets overstimulated which is what she thought was the cause of the throwing the toys he didnt really get upset after its more of a toss in the air they land where they land type situation I've had to learn to deal with it
The paras at school usually make my son pick everything up he throws. I think that helped some. For him, the throwing he has not grown all the way out of but it has decreased a lot over time.
I found an article
https://luxai.com/blog/tantrum-vs-autistic-melt...
Causes of Tantrums in Autism:
Sensory overload: Children with ASD may be more sensitive to sensory stimuli, which can lead to overstimulation and tantrums.
Difficulty communicating: Tantrums may be a way for children with ASD to express their frustration or discomfort when they have difficulty communicating their needs.
Changes in routine: Children with ASD often thrive on predictability, and changes in routine can cause anxiety and tantrums.
Emotional dysregulation: Tantrums can be a sign of emotional dysregulation, which is common in children with ASD
Management of Tantrums in Autism:
Identify and avoid triggers: Try to identify and avoid potential triggers that may cause tantrums.
Use visual aids and schedules: Provide clear and visual schedules to help children with ASD understand what to expect.
Provide sensory breaks: Give children opportunities to take breaks from sensory stimulation, such as going to a quiet room or playing with calming toys.
Teach coping skills: Teach children coping skills, such as deep breathing exercises, counting, or listening to calming music.
That makes sense about the aftermath of the disorganization. I agree on the sensory part . My son did tell me once he likes to throw things. I've tried to direct him to throwing rocks in a pond or balls outside. It doesn't seem to have the same effect.
My son throws a lot. He is 14. He has for a long time. I think it fulfills a sensory need for him or is a way to express emotion. Maybe he is overloaded or momentarily upset but also upset by the disorganization that is the end result of the throwing.
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