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 again - sounds like gd news that the eyp is going . Has support been arranged for when he starts school - that's a big deal for any child, never mind an autistic 1? Without it he cd well struggle + become more distressed, as wd the whole family. Sorry to sound so negative . The support shd also cover playtime, lunchtime etc, not just lessons. Do you think the school : teachers, TAs, etc, are autism aware, well trained in autism etc? Imo, with weighted blankets etc it's best to try them out to see if your child will benefit. Do you know an OT who wd be helpful? My son tried a variety of weighted things + seemed to appreciate a blanket folded over across his knees as the best option. Others like the vests or lap pads. Some don't take to anything weighted at all. Good luck with everything.