Tantrums for task avoidance in autism refers to a situation where an autistic individual throws a tantrum as a way to escape or avoid completing a task, often stemming from a strong aversion to demands or a feeling of losing control.
Tasks that might trigger a tantrum include:
🚩Unexpected changes in routine
🚩Being asked to do something they perceive as difficult
🚩Feeling pressured to comply with a demand
𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒂𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎𝒔:
Understand the triggers:
Identifying what situations or demands typically lead to tantrums is crucial for prevention.
Provide choices:
Offering options within a task can give the individual a sense of control and reduce resistance.
Visual supports:
Using visual timers or schedules can help individuals understand the expectations and transition smoothly between activities.
Positive reinforcement:
Praise and reward compliance with tasks to encourage desired behaviors.
Communication strategies:
Use calm and clear language
Validate their feelings
Give warnings before transitioning to a new activity.
In our case, our triggers are usually when it’s time for homework and house chores which are non negotiable even for him as a neurodivergent child 😏😏😃
What I normally do is to remain firm and calm as possible If not it can escalate to a full blown meltdown 🤯
Sooner when he realizes that momma has on a tantrum proof vest lol, and there’s no other way around for him to get his reinforcement he comes around easily and does the work.
Don’t us Autism as an excuse to promote negative behaviors once you enable it, trust me our kids are very smart and they know they already got you right where they need you to be 😀
In any case always remember that there’s no one size fits all in parenting autism. So ensure you do what works best for you and your child.
And as always if you need help personalize individual support for your child I’m just a DM away ☺
How’s your weekend going so far my fellow autism momma’s?
Happy new month 😇
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