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Autism spectrum/Dealing with outbursts

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Some people with autism have outbursts.

However, that is just one individual's suggestion. There are many ways to deal with outbursts.

Cause of outburst Effect Solution
Worry about an issue Physical aggression towards parents, other individuals or even strangers Discuss with individual when they have calmed down: do NOT use provcative language.
Outburst over no access to something Physical aggression, tries to get object Do not give them the object, until it is certain they are fully calm, and that their anger has subsided.
Use of negative words Physical and verbal aggression, screaming Talk to individual concerned who used negative words, inform about more neutral alternatives. Then reassure individual who had outburst.