Questions we are asked about behaviour
The following scenarios are some of the more frequent questions we are asked on the Autism Helpline. Not all of the examples will be applicable to the person with an ASD you know. You may also find some of the strategies useful to adapt to other situations.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of solutions. Every situation and individual is unique and you may have found other solutions to similar situations. This is why keeping a behaviour diary can be a useful way of examining an individual situation. If there is a difficulty you are having at the moment which you do not find covered here, and would like further information, please contact the Autism Helpline.
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| My son has begun to bite me and my husband |
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If your son has suddenly started to bite either himself or other people, it is important to first rule out any medical or dental problems that could be causing pain ... |
| My son is targetting certain staff at his home |
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It might be useful to try and identify what it is about this person your son might not like. For example, could the member staff use perfume which your son does not like, or finds overwhelming? ... |
| Challenging behaviour during transition times |
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My 24-year-old son has autism and enjoys going to the local day centre. However, staff there have noticed displays of challenging behaviour especially during transition between different activities. |
| My daughter reacts badly when we say 'no' |
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Some children who have an ASD do not like the word 'no'. This may be because they know it means they cannot do something they want to do. For other children, it is the actual word that they do not like ... |
| My son has started smearing |
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There can be a sensory motivation to smearing. It may be that the texture is something that your son enjoys ... |
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