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Almost 3 yr old screamer

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Borntobeamum · 14/06/2013 10:37

He has delayed speech and therefor very frustrated.
If he can't have his way, he screams SO loud.
I'm at a loss as to how to deal with him.
I've tried removal, time out etc.
How do you all deal with a child like this please?

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BarbarianMum · 14/06/2013 13:05

If his speech is delayed, are there other forms of communication (signing/PECs) you could use with him, to help him communicate what he wants?

If the frustration is at not getting his own way, I'm not sure there is a huge amount you can do at this age because he probably won't get the reasoning behind your 'no s' - except of course try and diffuse situations before they get to screaming point (easier said then done).

Are there particular things that set him off? Does using simple choices help (would you like an apple or a pear type thing)?

Once the screaming starts I think there is no point punishing him cause he really can't control himself. You just have to ride it out (in a different room, if possible, but that means you moving not him).

Borntobeamum · 14/06/2013 13:44

I've tried reas

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Borntobeamum · 14/06/2013 13:49

Oops!
I've tried reasoning and offering choices but he just gets so noisy.
I ended up walking out if toddlers today in tears!
He snatched a toy off a mum and I made him give it back. He screamed so loud everyone looked and she said ' If you say please you can have it'.
I just said he doesn't speak, sorry.
I filled up and she said 'Sorry, he can have it'
I said 'No its ok. I'm taking him home'and I fled in tears.
I've been it bits since.
I'm a wuss!

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