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how should i handle this situation with my son?

my sweet son has asd. I write about it sometimes. He started school (not actual school aba therapy) recently and is being extremely clingy. I feel like he may have some separation anxiety.

I entertain it for a while but it gets very exhausting. He's been climbing and jumping on me and wanting to be held all day. He is currently on my back as if he is trying to get a piggy back ride lol he has not stopped touching me or wanting to be held or grabbing me since I woke up this morning.

what am I supposed to do? boundaries is very important in my household. But I don't want to offend him or cause further anxiety for him. He's driving me nuts and I kinda just lost my cool and yelled because he keeps jumping on me and ripping my fvcking hair out and I don't like to yell or raise my voice at them (my kids)
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GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M
Give him one of those stimulating toys I guess. What does he like? Buy him something to keep him occupied in a healthy or educational way.

And maybe a weighted blanket.

I would go on YouTube for info on what works for other parents.
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
@GeistInTheMachine thank you for the perspective. I have been thinking about a weighted blanket. I feel like his hugging is sensory seeking which he would get from the blanket

That's a great idea

YouTube would be a great idea. I was reading some books too. I really like to read books by autistic people who share their perspective. It's very insightful