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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 577832" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I actually don't think it's particularly normal to be afraid to get into a new car. From my perspective, my kids loved the idea of trying new things. Even Sonic, my spectrum kid, wasn't a fearful kid, just very atypical neurologically..lol. That doesn't mean that it's a BIG deal either. If he is spectrumish, some spectrum kids are VERY cautious...all spectrum kids are different. I think the best way to deal with these changes are to let him know in advance what will be changing and to slowly transition him into them and to let him have his meltdown if he has to...until he gets used to the new house, the new car, the change in his bedroom furniture, etc. </p><p>Sonic did NOT like abrupt changes. We had to warn him. He still had meltdowns when he was a youngster. But now he's grown up and he does rather well with changes. Even a spectrum kid can learn to adjust. </p><p>I really wouldn't overworry about this issue. It's just part of how he is. No matter what is wrong with him, this will improve with time. It doesn't matter if the Aspergers waiting list is until July. Whether or not he gets the label (often younger kids don't get labeled until they are older and it is more obvious), he is w hat he is and you can still help him with his issues. A label won't change him overnight. </p><p>After watching my son Sonic evolve from what he was like as a little one, I truly advise everyone who may have a spectrum child to relax and know it can and usually does get quite a bit better. Work with your child, try to get interventions, but don't panic. My son used to be afraid of the loud noise of the fireworks so I would stay home with him. He still doesn't like loud noises, but he is able to tolerate them as an adult without jumping and covering his ears...and he can participate where things are loud, even if he is sensitive to the noise and doesn't like it. At one time he could not transition from one activity to another without a meltdown. He's used to doing that now and can do it easily, even if inside it makes him frustrated or uncomfortable. Today is not forever. Please remember that, and take care of yourself and your little guy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 577832, member: 1550"] I actually don't think it's particularly normal to be afraid to get into a new car. From my perspective, my kids loved the idea of trying new things. Even Sonic, my spectrum kid, wasn't a fearful kid, just very atypical neurologically..lol. That doesn't mean that it's a BIG deal either. If he is spectrumish, some spectrum kids are VERY cautious...all spectrum kids are different. I think the best way to deal with these changes are to let him know in advance what will be changing and to slowly transition him into them and to let him have his meltdown if he has to...until he gets used to the new house, the new car, the change in his bedroom furniture, etc. Sonic did NOT like abrupt changes. We had to warn him. He still had meltdowns when he was a youngster. But now he's grown up and he does rather well with changes. Even a spectrum kid can learn to adjust. I really wouldn't overworry about this issue. It's just part of how he is. No matter what is wrong with him, this will improve with time. It doesn't matter if the Aspergers waiting list is until July. Whether or not he gets the label (often younger kids don't get labeled until they are older and it is more obvious), he is w hat he is and you can still help him with his issues. A label won't change him overnight. After watching my son Sonic evolve from what he was like as a little one, I truly advise everyone who may have a spectrum child to relax and know it can and usually does get quite a bit better. Work with your child, try to get interventions, but don't panic. My son used to be afraid of the loud noise of the fireworks so I would stay home with him. He still doesn't like loud noises, but he is able to tolerate them as an adult without jumping and covering his ears...and he can participate where things are loud, even if he is sensitive to the noise and doesn't like it. At one time he could not transition from one activity to another without a meltdown. He's used to doing that now and can do it easily, even if inside it makes him frustrated or uncomfortable. Today is not forever. Please remember that, and take care of yourself and your little guy :) [/QUOTE]
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