03 Nov 😤Is your child with special needs getting frustrated and biting when he doesn’t get his way 😳Is your child with special needs starting to throw behavioural tantrums to avoid participating in therapy 🤔 Wondering what can you do to stop your child from throwing behavioural tantrums

Behavioural tantrums are relatively common in autistic children, especially when they struggle with communication and sensory sensitivities. These tantrums can be triggered by changes in routine, sensory overload, or difficulties in understanding and expressing emotions. 😖Teaching coping strategies, providing sensory accommodations, and using visual supports can help manage and reduce tantrums.

While biting may occur in some autistic children, but it is not exclusive to autism. 😬Biting can be a way of communicating or expressing frustration when a child lacks the ability to communicate verbally. It may also be a sensory-seeking behaviour. It’s important for parents and caregivers to understand the underlying causes of biting and work on alternative ways for the child to express themselves and communicate their needs.

It’s important to remember that autism is a spectrum, and every autistic child is unique. Some may have more significant challenges with behaviours like biting and tantrums, while others may have milder or different behavioural issues. Early intervention with an Expert team of speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists 🤓and behavioural therapists can be beneficial in addressing these challenging behaviours and improving communication skills.

If you have a child with Autism who tends to bite or throw tantrums when frustrated, reach out to My Favourite Physio on 📱(02) 9790 4233 or DM us @myfavouritephysio to speak to one of our Expert Paediatric Physiotherapists today! Find out how we can help your child with their behavioural tantrums so that they can learn new gross motor skills.💪

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