My child flaps his hands and mouths words in public. How do I stop this kind of behavior?
Every behavior a child engages in, autistic or not, should be treated as purposeful and as a basis for interaction,
Behaviors
My child has many challenging autism behaviors. How do I deal with them?
Discussion: Oftentimes parents will identify particular problems (temper tantrums, perseveration or self-absorption) that they want to remedy, typically because it is embarrassing or disruptive. “There are six steps to take that usually solve these issues,” notes Dr. Greenspan.
How can I help family members feel comfortable around children who are on the spectrum?
As a clinician or therapist doing the family assessment, you will be able to sense if there will be a deeper resistance from the parents, states Dr. Greenspan. “They will speak about what they do and don’t do, and the ways they are comfortable or uncomfortable interacting.”