It’s happening again
Another tantrum.
Your beautiful child with autism erupted into a tantrum.
You don’t know why. It’s the second or third tantrum of the day.
You want to help. You wish you could do something to calm him down.
What can you do? Here’s a way to calm down your child in less than half an hour that won’t drain your energy. I’ll explain what to do, then tell you why this works.
Here’s what to do in the first 5 minutes
Gather your materials
- Find something in your house that makes a quick, sharp click sound: a ballpoint pen, a flashlight, or if need be, a spoon that you can tap on the wall or a table.
- Get some treats that your child likes: very small pieces of candy, pretzel pieces, cereal pieces, tic-tacs, or anything similar. Put them into a small container that you can hold in your hand