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he hasn't done this in a long time. but last night he broke his phone.
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Common Causes
Sensory Overload: Sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, or smells overwhelms processing capacity.
Communication Barriers: Difficulty expressing feelings or understanding social cues/sarcasm.
Changes in Routine: Unexpected changes or transitions can be highly distressing.
Executive Functioning: Challenges with planning, organizing, or managing tasks.
Misunderstood Emotions: Intense emotional reactivity or struggling to identify internal states.
Feeling Misunderstood: Past experiences of judgment intensify reactions.
Signs of Rising Frustration
Pacing, rocking, or repetitive movements (stimming).
Vocalizations (e.g., humming, shouting).
Seeking reassurance.
Shutting down (shutdown) or escalating to an outburst (meltdown/rage).
Management & Support Strategies
Calm Approach: Speak in a neutral tone and maintain calm to model regulation.
Reduce Stimulation: Create a quiet, dim space; use sensory tools (fidgets, weighted blankets).
Identify Triggers: Pinpoint specific sensory inputs, routine changes, or demands.
Teach Emotional Literacy: Help identify emotions through physical feelings (e.g., "my tummy hurts").
Offer Alternatives: Redirect energy into calming activities like twisting a towel or trampoline jumping.
Proactive Problem-Solving: Address underlying skill deficits rather than focusing on the behavior (e.g., Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)).
Establish Safe Spaces: Designate a calm, predictable spot for de-escalation
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Does your child break devices when frustrated and then feel upset about it afterward?
Yes, this happens with many kids on the spectrum. Frustration and sensory overload can lead to intense reactions, and breaking things in the moment is not uncommon. The fact that your child gets mad at himself afterward shows Show Full Answer
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