autism

Some of our kids can be harmful to themselves during a tantrum. Especially in the early years of therapy. A tantrum does not necessarily need to be stopped if the child is not injuring themselves or others. I have watched many typical children throw themselves to the floor and kick and scream. If the tantrum is leading towards self injurious behaviors or the possible injury of others you must restrain your child. The basket hold is good, you secure one arm around their knees and arms and the other is used to keep the head still. Is this a pretty sight, no… But as a parent this can be just one of those things that comes along with the territory.

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