Published on 12, July, 2020
I'm a carer for a young man who is autistic and we have been going to football matches for some time. He has always been quite verbal at games, both positively and negatively, but recently his shouting has become more frequent and aggressive. We don't sit in an area that's excessively loud, so it's quite noticeable, and I have noticed other fans becoming more aware of it. I have tried talking and being calm when this happens, or addressing it and telling him he needs to try to stay calm, but his behaviour stays the same. It's coming to the point where I feel we shouldn't go, but I know he would be devastated by this.
I think this is normal for a football match just let him do his thing. If people around you have a problem with it just tell them they’re at a football game where people are shouting it’s normal nothing to worry about. If you don’t feel safe being around shouting maybe suggest another carer who is more comfortable going to football games. Hope this helps.
I have never been to any football and I would love to go a chiefs game someday