2 boys with sensory processing disorder and 1 possibly on the autism spectrum

Jaime - posted on 11/09/2008 ( 2 moms have responded )

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Hi, I am a mom of 4 but I have 2 children ages 21 months and 3 1/2 years old with sensory intergration disorder, they are behind in speech and other issues by a year. My main problem is with my 21 month old. He gets very angry and get violent with me and his other siblings. He will bite, kick, hit, head butt, pinch, and throw things at us if he gets upset. I have tried time outs, distracting him from the issue, removing him, saying no firmly, and nothing seems to work. I don't know what else to try to get him to not hurt others. Any suggestions?

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Jeanette - posted on 12/03/2012

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Jenny - posted on 08/07/2011

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Hang in there, and the best advice I can give you is don't give up!! As he gets older and gains maturity, he will learn to regulate his behavior with you and his support system. The most important thing you have is your love and commitment to helping your boy exist in a world that doesn't understand him. I have 2 boys ages6 and 4 both with ASD, and my 6 year old also has sensory processing disorder, with high anxiety. He still gets overwhelmed by this, and we still hav't been able to find the majic thing that stops him from melting down. It sounds like your 21 month old is having autistic meltdowns originating from frustration. Talk to his therapists about how to help him and you deal with them. He is still very young!!