My nine-year-old autistic son really hates it when people cough/sneeze, especially so if it's me or his dad. He doesn't even like it if me or my husband touch our nose. He gets very angry and usually has a meltdown about it, especially at home. At home and when out with me, his dad, brother and sister, he'll angrily shout out, 'Sticky boggies'. However, if we are with family that he sees little of he'll control his behaviour and will then whisper to my husband or me 'Boggies' to which we have to reply 'No boggies'. I find myself trying to run into the garden to cough/sneeze if I can do so in time so as to avoid his angry meltdowns. My older two chldren are aged 11 and 16 and aren't keen on joining us for trips out because of his behaviour. It's very draining and uncomfortable for us all.
Can anyone give me any advice?
