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Autism Behavior Problems: What's Triggering Your Child's Outbursts? (A Harvard Health article)

Description:

Autism is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever. Paying attention differently to and recording the environment around and prior to incidents can lead to an understanding of triggers for occurrences. Sensory breaks can help your child regroup and refocus.

Topics include:

Figuring out your child's needs
Search for the hidden meaning
External environment
- Sensory stimulation
- Social triggers
- Communication problems
- Interests

Internal environment

Sources of pain
Seizures
Food allergies and sensitivities
Fatigue, hunger, or thirst
Emotions
Coordination problems

Stabilization, regulation, and sensory breaks

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Autism Behavior Problems

Tag(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Challenging Behavior Parent/Family