Autistic children have insurmountable barriers in thinking, communication, and interpersonal relationships, and they cannot express themselves correctly, or exaggerate various emotions. When parents see their children crying or laughing, how to stabilize their emotions is a top priority.
First of all, let's first understand why autistic children have emotional problems?
1. The demand is not being met
Children with autism generally have language and communication barriers that prevent them from expressing their needs. And when their demands are not met and cannot be expressed, the grievances and anger in their hearts can only be expressed through crying, self-harm and other wrong ways.
2. Stubborn and stereotyped behaviors are restricted
The behavior of autistic children is mostly stubborn and stereotypical. When they come to some public places, such as schools, shopping malls, stations, buses, etc., their fixed behaviors are more restricted, and they may have restless emotional reactions.
3. Discomfort with sudden changes in the environment
Children with autism usually like to follow established or fixed routines, have difficulty accepting new things and new changes quickly, and are less adaptable. Once the environment changes, they will resist and show a great emotional response.
4. Don't want to complete the task
When autistic children do not want to complete a certain task, they will choose to cry to avoid the task. Most parents will not be able to withstand their children's crying and choose to compromise, which will increase the frequency of children's emotional out-of-control.
5. Feeling unwell
When children with autism are unwell, such as toothache, cold, headache, etc., and cannot accurately express their thoughts due to poor language skills, they will produce emotional behaviors such as restlessness, anxiety, and irritability.
1. Build a sense of security
Create a safe, stable, and warm environment for children where they feel accepted and understood.
2. Understand the starting factors
Be aware of your child's emotional triggers and try to avoid or reduce the stimuli of these factors.
3. Communication and understanding
Establish effective communication with your child, understand their emotions and needs, and give your child positive support and feedback.
4. Behavior correction
Behaviour modification through BTR intervention strategies, such as positive reinforcement and extinction, can help children learn to control their emotions and behaviors.
5. Psychology**
According to the specific situation of the child, you can consider psychological**, such as cognitive behavior**, games**, etc., to help them untie the shackles of the mind.
6. Social skills training
Through social skills training, children learn how to socialize, communicate and cooperate with others, so as to reduce the occurrence of emotional problems, just like making more good friends.
7. Family support
Family support and understanding are essential for a child's emotional well-being. Parents should actively participate in the process of their children's ** and provide their children with necessary support and assistance, just like forming a strong support group.