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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry, OP. It's hard on days like this!

I don't have all the answers because we still go through this sometimes ourselves-although as dd is getting older, 9, it's gotten easier. I will say, I am a go go go person and that just does not work for dd. She just went to a movie for the first time ever yesterday, a sensory friendly showing. I don't think she could have handled another outing right before or after that, although she did good at the movies.

Based on what you wrote about your ds's meltdown, it sounds like an anxiety situation-crowded place, worried about the popcorn, had already been out-that's what I read it as.

I don't think it means you and he can never go out, I think that perhaps you will have to be ok with the idea that some places and situations are just too much and not really enjoyable for him. I defenitely prefer, when possible, to go to things during 'sensory friendly' events, where if dd has a problem, no one is judging and she's not the only one.

Is your ds willing and able to use headphones/earbuds in crowded places? That might help with sensory imput. My dd won't, but I know kids who do. My dd is in therapy also and she talks about these things with her therapist.

The dh is an issue. He absolutely should be helping get ds to a safe place if ds is having a problem. Just never going anywhere is not a solution, because it is good for our kids to get out and practice social skills. But he needs to help keep ds safe. [/quote]

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