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NAS75657

Whenever my son is distressed or upset he always says he wants to go to the park. Does he want to go or is this not what he actually wants. I darent take him as if he’s distressed he will most likely bolt. Usually I only take him if he’s calm and less likely to bolt. I usually find the tv or ipad calms him down. 

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  • It would be really important to work out if the park feels like a safe location without artificial light, artificial sound and he feels less overwhelmed and/or if you have a young biologist/botanist in the making. 

    He may feel connected or more grounded when out doors. But more importantly, it could be better to work out what he's distressed over, so the melting down happens less often. You're welcome to talk through it on this site with Autistic Adults who can help! 

  • in reply to JuniperFromGallifrey

    Thank you. It’s usually triggers like if he’s had a toileting accident  or he’s routine has changed without warning 

  • in reply to NAS75657

    The routine thing is a big one. I don't like that as an adult and if that happens amid other stressors, it can still be overwhelming. 

    The toilet thing can be a problem for some kids because of the sensory issues and the failure of the body to prompt the awareness of the need to go. I guess all you can do with that is reassure him, it's no big issue. The mess can be cleaned and he will get better at knowing when to go, it just might take a while.

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  • in reply to NAS75657

    The routine thing is a big one. I don't like that as an adult and if that happens amid other stressors, it can still be overwhelming. 

    The toilet thing can be a problem for some kids because of the sensory issues and the failure of the body to prompt the awareness of the need to go. I guess all you can do with that is reassure him, it's no big issue. The mess can be cleaned and he will get better at knowing when to go, it just might take a while.

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