I am a psychologist in Santiago, Chile. The family has been given this resource to address extreme tantrums and frustration tolerance issues. The center seems very expensive. Their own testimonials give positive reviews. I an wondering whether anyone has gone through their behavioral training for individuals and families and what your experience was like?
I agree that what happens before the behavior and how it is handled play a part in maintaining the behaviors.
My daughter has become obsessed with wanting our iPad 24/7, to the point where every time she wakes up or comes in the house she starts screaming for it. She likes to watch the same meerkat and otter videos sell the time but will move around within YouTube to select what she wants. Initially, I liked giving her time to do something she liked and I think she enjoys having something where she is in control, but now it's like she's tantruming all the time for it. I'm trying to restrict it to… read more
When Dealing with OCD - her Tantrums are enforcing the OCD - these cycle as you can see- are very challenging - Her accessing any device would take a " Calm Quiet and Friendly approach , meaning she… read more
Every time I take my son (he's 3 years old and non verbal) to any gas station , Target , Walmart, he always demands a toy or candy. What ever he decides on ! And when I can I do buy him what he wants but I can't do it every time ! If I do not get him what he wants its a mess ! He hits ,bites, kicks, screams, pulls hair ! And to top it off everyone stares ! Any suggestions or ideas would be really appreciated
My son is 7 and he does that everytime we enter a store. He even does it with TV commercials "mom I want that". This makes shopping very stressful. He has learned to stop throwing tantrums, which yes… read more
My son is 10 years old and sometimes he can be very defiant, when I ask him to do something he chooses to ignore me or go into a tantrum, I try to ignore the behavior or redirect. Sometimes this can be difficult.
Sometimes it matters how you word things. Rather than saying "you need to.." or "I want you to..." pose it so it puts the child in the position of helper. "You would be a big help if you would..."… read more
@Cindybertaut thank you for the advice I will more certainly take a look into all the sources you have provided, religion isn't something that I judge someone on by an means so his religion is fine by… read more
Im trying to gain some more understanding to what exactly is a meltdown. Especially when it pertains to mild ASD. Can you describe what happens when your child has a meltdown? What does it look like?
with my son a meltdown, starts when something is out of place or when something isn't quite right. he starts to get a little angry, he will try to do some self soothing techineques, but if that… read more
I'm just trying ti figure out if she possibly could be on the spectrum. It's a difficult situation with her parents. I have her more then they do.
we see new signs all the time. She has a 1/2 sister I suspect has it also. She was a micro-preemie. Her mom was a little older and high risk. She does not talk, points at different things, isn't… read more
My almost 4 year old mild to moderate autistic child has violent outbursts.
He goes through periods where he tantrums off of everything. Example is he is hooked on doing the laundry. When he woke up this morning he asked to do the laundry. When I said there are no laundry to do, he got mad and started screaming and kicking. Last night he was using the iPad and had a 30 minute tantrum because we asked him to put down the ipad and take a bath.
Yesterday he fell asleep in class and when the… read more
My 14 year old gets frustrated if we tell him no and he bangs his head bites his fingers, kicks, hits. We tend to let him by ignoring his bad behavior... If the fit is really bad I have grabbed his… read more
My son overreacts with negative emotions, especially negative. It is not your typical overeacting...he screams and cries beyond normal.
@MyZettel: thank you for answering this question! I have 2 daughters, one wi Aspergers. They each have same therapist as they were both having tantrums/meltdowns it his past summer. My younger… read more
I have a 12 year old son with moderate/severe ASD, and he attends a special school. It seems that he has become quite obsessive of books lately. Everyday he would want to go in the school staff resource room (because there is alot there) and go through the staff's things. He sometimes leaves with others belongings and brings them home. This week i suggested that they lock the resource room if they do not want him touching anything. My son found the door locked, had a horrific tantrum and kicked… read more
You are very welcome,if I can help in any way or with questions,I would be glad to try and help because we have been there. Although I do realize every situation is different. Good Luck!