Category: Anger

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, behavior, Birthday, COVID-19, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, family, frustration, games, Gaming, learning, losing, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Regulate, Restricted Interests, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing 24

While trying to create the best birthday ever for Declan, we unintentionally created a birthday beast. Read how we handled the beast, here!

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Externalization and the Emotional Hot Potato

Anger, Autism, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, Externalization, High Functioning Autism, Meltdown, Parent, Regulate 14

Autistic meltdown for a high functioning tween? Hormones? Or externalization and the tossing of an emotional hot potato? Read more, here!

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Focusing on the Fun of Vacation

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Fun, Meltdown, Reward Chart, Running Away, Self-Regulation, Trip, Vacation 41

Last week we went on vacation. As much as we tried to plan for the challenges Declan would face, we were still unprepared. But I am going to focus on all the positive of the vacation – read why, here!

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Trash Words

Anger, Autism, frustration, Parent, trash words 17

Through the years we have learned that some of Declan’s words are just a manifestation of the frustration he is feeling and should be disregarded. Read more about this, here!

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Autism and Running Away

1/1 Aid, Anger, Autism, behavior, Elopement, Emotional Regulation, Head Banging, Running Away, Safety Awareness, Transitions, Wandering 35

Declan has started running away from home when he gets upset. How could I work to keep him safe? Here is what I found –

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In Three Years’ Time…

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Acceptance, blessing, Blogging, Friendships, playground, Recess, School, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In three years’ time I am excited to come back and read this post about Declan’s friend, Grace. His friend, his guide and his advocate. Read more about this, here!

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Autism, Head Banging and Other Self-Harming Behavior

Anger, Autism, Biting, Head Banging, Resources, Self-Harming Behavior, Sensory Issues, Speech 4

“Oh my gosh, please make him stop!” I implored my husband as we sat in horror. Declan was on all fours, screaming and crying. 

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Autism and Aggression

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Family, Autism Parent, autism sibling 20

Lately, I have been enjoying the TV show, The Walking Dead.  I love a good post-apocalyptic story and The Walking Dead fits the mold.

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It’s Just a Phase

Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Family, Hope, Meltdown, Special Needs, Transitions 28

As we wait for school to start again in the fall, we have a hard time at home. The most important thing I keep in mind – it’s just a phase. Read more about it, here!

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10 Tips for the Autism Time-Out

Anger, Autism, Time Out 7

I have 3 kids.  3 kids that are in the process of learning.  Some choices they make are GREAT.  Some choices they make they

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