Effective Parenting for the Hard-to-Manage Child by Georgia A. DeGangi & ANNE KENDALL

Author:Georgia A. DeGangi & ANNE KENDALL
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Behavioral Sciences
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Published: 2007-10-04T16:00:00+00:00

Sammy’s Response to Frustrating Experiences

When Sammy was two and a half years old, she completely fell apart when a puzzle piece wouldn’t fit properly, if a cookie broke in half, or if she couldn’t get her shoe on or off. Her parents often

anticipated her frustration and made the common mistake of rushing in and solving her problems to avoid a tantrum. As a result, Sammy ended up not knowing how to tolerate frustration or distress because she couldn’t figure out how to solve simple problems.

The ability to self-calm is often a major problem for children with difficulties with sensory integration. Parents find that they must constantly give the child warning about changes in activity (e.g., going to another place, changing clothes, doing a new task). Often the child with these difficulties relies upon his parents to help him find ways to self-calm. The parent may give her child a special toy to hold in situations where impulse control is needed and offer constant verbal help. At the crux of the problem is the child’s inability to tolerate the sensory stimulation and to problem solve and organize what to do for that particular task or situation.

Tip: Find props or activities that will organize your child, soothe his sensory systems, and prevent melt-downs before you enter the potentially frustrating or over-stimulating experience.

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