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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well first I’d stop using words like ragestorm and gaslighting when thinking about your 8 year old’s behavior, and also stop worrying about him being a functioning adult just this minute. Read The Explosive Child.[/quote] I agree. Your word choices are throwing fuel in the fire. He’s an autistic 8 yo having a meltdown. Focus on learning tools so that you can help prevent and de-escalate these situations. [/quote] Totally agree. In my family's experience, word choice, tone, and body language (for example, not standing over my kid with my hands on my hips) make a real meaningful difference over time. Medication gives kids some space to lower anxiety levels and use tools, but the big game changer for us was parent coaching to support how we were communicating with our child. [/quote]
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