Temper Tantrums and Aspergers

Filed under:Aspergers Behavior — posted by admin on January 17, 2012 @ 12:43 pm

Temper tantrums are very common in children—especially children with Aspergers. Tantrums do not have to prevent parents from taking part in any activities. It is very important to prepare for Aspergers temper tantrums before they begin so that the situation can quickly get under control.

There are many ways that parents can prevent Aspergers temper tantrums, including:

•Try to figure out what triggers the tantrums. Take note of the things that happen directly before the child has a temper tantrum. Write down the information in a journal to begin building information. Take not of the actions of everyone around the child because those around the child could contribute to the tantrums. Do your best to identify the trigger in order to decrease the number of tantrums the child has.

Create a behavior contract. The behavior contract is one of the most commonly used ways to get the desired behaviors that parents want from children with Aspergers. Make sure that the rules and consequences are very clear so that the child understands clearly.

Quickly isolate the child. Tantrums are attention-seeking behaviors. Either remove the child from the situation or remove others from the situation. Try to get the situation under control as quickly as possible. Let the child know that what he or she is doing is wrong and let them know why this behavior is not appropriate.

Discuss the matter with the child. Sit down with the child to try to find out the source of the tantrum. Have the child discuss their feelings during this time. Find out how the actions of others make them feel. Take this time to try to find a solution so that the child has Aspergers temper tantrums less often. This is also a good time to offer replacement behaviors for the tantrums.

Do not give in to the child’s request. The worst thing that a parent can do is give in to the child’s tantrums. The attention-seeking behavior will only stop if the parent does not back down to the child. Make it clear to the child that no requests can be fulfilled until he or she gets the tantrum under control. After the child settles down, you may want to discuss the matter and offer suggestions.

Tantrums do not have to put a damper in your plans. Children with Aspergers must be taught that their behaviors are wrong, and they must understand why these behaviors are wrong. It will take some time, but things will improve over time.

Additional Resources

The Chameleon Kid – Controlling meltdown Before He Controls You by Elaine Marie Larson

There are many ways that parents can prevent Aspergers temper tantrums, including:

Try to figure out what triggers the tantrums. Take note of the things that happen directly before the child has a temper tantrum. Write down the information in a journal to begin building information. Take not of the actions of everyone around the child because those around the child could contribute to the tantrums. Do your best to identify the trigger in order to decrease the number of tantrums the child has.

Create a behavior contract. The behavior contract is one of the most commonly used ways to get the desired behaviors that parents want from children with Aspergers. Make sure that the rules and consequences are very clear so that the child understands clearly.

Quickly isolate the child. Tantrums are attention-seeking behaviors. Either remove the child from the situation or remove others from the situation. Try to get the situation under control as quickly as possible. Let the child know that what he or she is doing is wrong and let them know why this behavior is not appropriate.

Discuss the matter with the child. Sit down with the child to try to find out the source of the tantrum. Have the child discuss their feelings during this time. Find out how the actions of others make them feel. Take this time to try to find a solution so that the child has Aspergers temper tantrums less often. This is also a good time to offer replacement behaviors for the tantrums.

Do not give in to the child’s request. The worst thing that a parent can do is give in to the child’s tantrums. The attention-seeking behavior will only stop if the parent does not back down to the child. Make it clear to the child that no requests can be fulfilled until he or she gets the tantrum under control. After the child settles down, you may want to discuss the matter and offer suggestions.

Thanks for reading,

Dave Angel

Additional Resources

The Chameleon Kid – Controlling meltdown Before He Controls You by Elaine Marie Larson

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