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what would you have done?

Brummum

hi, I have a 5yr old boy who is currently being assessed for ASD. hw goes to weekly martial arts classes but today the usual instructor was either sick or on holiday and there was someone else taking the class. My son absolutely lost it , melted down and refused to go in. I appreciate that he has difficulties with change and transitions and this is partly what triggered the need for assessment but Equally want to support him to challenge himself and foster perseverence and resilience. So my question is what would you have done as a parent in this situation?? How can I help him overcome this sort of hurdle?

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    I agree with Rizzo that we need to be challenged and pushed out of our comfort zones. However, this has limits and you can hope for, but not expect, him to learn new skills.

    I am surprised that martial arts classes would be enjoyable for him - I would have imagined that the noise, number of people and the agility skills might all be things that he would really struggle with. Many ( not all) people with autism are borderline dyspraxic (clumsy, ill-coordinated). Perhaps the class was just bearable with the other coach but the new coach was not so autism friendly in some way and that has tipped the balance?

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    I agree with Rizzo that we need to be challenged and pushed out of our comfort zones. However, this has limits and you can hope for, but not expect, him to learn new skills.

    I am surprised that martial arts classes would be enjoyable for him - I would have imagined that the noise, number of people and the agility skills might all be things that he would really struggle with. Many ( not all) people with autism are borderline dyspraxic (clumsy, ill-coordinated). Perhaps the class was just bearable with the other coach but the new coach was not so autism friendly in some way and that has tipped the balance?

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