Emotional coaching fosters self-awareness. After an aggressive incident, wait until your child is calm, then sit side by side and say, “I noticed your face felt tight and your hands […]
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Teaching replacement behaviors helps your child express anger safely. Whenever you see tension rising, prompt a practiced alternative: “Use your anger card” or “Tap your shoulders.” You might hold their
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When aggression escalates, safety is your top priority for your child and everyone around. Position yourself at an angle, not directly facing them, to appear less confrontational. Keep a block
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Preventing meltdowns often means proactively managing sensory input. Keep a diary of aggressive episodes: note time of day, environment (light, sound), activities, and your child’s mood. Look for patterns maybe
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When your child’s frustration peaks, your calm presence matters most. First, remove any immediate dangers, move sharp or heavy objects out of reach. Lower your voice and slow your movements
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Grief doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like silent stares, emotional numbness, or sudden irritability. You’re not crazy, you’re processing. You may be grieving the child you imagined
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You may not wear a cape, but make no mistake you are a hero. Every time you explain your child’s needs to a teacher, sit through another test, fight for
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Sometimes, the mental fog that comes with constant caregiving feels suffocating. You may forget who you were before the diagnosis, and guilt might creep in when you dare to wish
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Autism may have changed the shape of your dreams, but it has not stolen your capacity to love, to advocate, to rise again and again. You may look at other
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You didn’t ask for this diagnosis. You didn’t plan for sleepless nights or the weight of the unknown pressing on your chest. Sometimes, fear grips you; what will life look
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