Cry in autism kids, meltdown or temper tantrums or pain?
A good number of time children with autism are seen cranky, crying or irritated, restless and not receptive or cooperative. There are few reasons which can help us settle the issue. 1. Tantrums: These also called temper tantrums, often have a reason or need not being met. The reason can be as stupid or simple but may not be often obvious. The cry is mainly because the demand is denied. So when a child showing tantrums, he may giving a good eye contact and some response to communication or bargain or deal. Often it's close to stubbornness. Tantrums is best tackled not by meeting the demand but by ignoring it. 2. Stubbornness: is often associated cry as there is obvious resistance from both sides. The resistance can be for any specific pattern of behaviour action communication or need of some object. When a child starts developing his social communication, his ego starts developing. With his ego, he tries to get his demands and needs met by controlling others. If there is any resist...