Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there
I have a 4 year old son who has asd (just recently diagnosed). He is very hyperactive and struggles with frustration. He roars all the time and where he doesn't understand personal space he does it right in your face. He is a very big 4 year old and his behaviour is scaring his little sister who is 2. He doesn't listen and doesn't understand that he scares her. Does anyone have any advice to try to calm this behaviour?
Hi - welcome to the site. Before you can calm him you need to know why he's getting so upset. As he's recently diagnosed it's worth having a good look around this site (if you haven't already) to try to get some pointers about his reactions. Also, if you tell us a bit more about him we may be able to help more. Eg: is he verbal, does he go to nursery + if so is he ok there, has he any sensory issues such as certain noises, tastes, textures etc, has he a set routine at home which he understands? Things like that. Also are you getting any help from professionals? Would you be interested in talking to other parents in a position similar to yours for support?