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My seven year old son iz getting very anxious and upset over the last couple of days. It’s about making sure we’re going to the places we say we’re going to. It doesn’t help that the change in routine over christmas has caused him to sleep poorly and made him unwell  and extremely tired.. Any advice?  

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  • It sounds as if he was already anxious and upset as a result of having his routine disrupted over Christmas. What has happened over the last couple of days sounds more like his way of coming to terms with it and seeking reassurance that the same thing isn't going to happen again.

    Autistic people can really struggle with sudden changes and if something doesn't happen when they expect it will. Knowing what will happen and when makes things easier to process and less anxiety inducing.

    https://thinkingautismguide.com/2022/04/understanding-how-routines-can-help-autistic-people.html

    If a change of routine has to happen for whatever reason then try to give him as much notice as possible and allow time for him to be able to process the change. Knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety, he is asking questions about what to expect as a way of reducing his anxiety. Answer him honestly, so that he can be prepared if there is a risk that he won't be able to go to those places.

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  • It sounds as if he was already anxious and upset as a result of having his routine disrupted over Christmas. What has happened over the last couple of days sounds more like his way of coming to terms with it and seeking reassurance that the same thing isn't going to happen again.

    Autistic people can really struggle with sudden changes and if something doesn't happen when they expect it will. Knowing what will happen and when makes things easier to process and less anxiety inducing.

    https://thinkingautismguide.com/2022/04/understanding-how-routines-can-help-autistic-people.html

    If a change of routine has to happen for whatever reason then try to give him as much notice as possible and allow time for him to be able to process the change. Knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety, he is asking questions about what to expect as a way of reducing his anxiety. Answer him honestly, so that he can be prepared if there is a risk that he won't be able to go to those places.

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