28 Nov Anger-Control Techniques for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
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Autistic children can get easily frustrated and behave inappropriately because they have trouble expressing themselves. Teaching them methods for communicating their anger in an effective manner can help keep stress levels down and allow the child to engage in meaningful ways.
Learn how to help your child on the spectrum remain calm and control their anger with these helpful strategies.
What We Learned from this Video:
- Children with autism have trouble expressing anger or frustration with effective communication.
- Talk to your child about things that they can do when they are angry.
- Create a set of house rules with your child so that they understand what is acceptable and what is not.
- Help your child understand “emotion words” that can help them effectively communicate their feelings in the moment.
- Teach your child about the warning signs that indicate they are getting angry or frustrated.
- Do not wait until your child is having a meltdown to try to teach them anger management techniques. Teach them what they can do while they are calm.
By helping your child learn effective communication skills, you can teach them to manage their anger effectively and express it in a healthier way. Watch our other videos on managing behaviors to learn more strategies for helping your child on the spectrum!