Re: Other Parents and Discipline

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Hi Stacey, I am also a parent with and Aspergers child, he is now 9 years old. My husband and I sit our son down, when he does something we don't like, and we talk to him. We have found out over the years, that spanking doesn't do anything, just aggrevates the situation. We talk to our son about right and wrong, and he does catch on. We may have to repeat it, a few times, but he did learn. Sometimes it does help to let the other parent know that he is autistic, sometimes they understand that. We have found that out too. Later, KimFrom: Tracey Bullock <tracey1cb@...>Subject: Other Parents and DisciplineTo:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011, 7:04 AM

Hi Everyone

My two and a half year old son was just diagnosed with Autism and so I'm just beginning my research on the topic and a new member to this group.

What do I say to another parent/caregiver and what do I do with my son in terms of discipline when he spontaneously gives another child a hard pat (which may appear like hitting)?

I don't feel like I should always have to explain and reveal that my son is autistic or has special needs every time he does it even though it's not too often. He tends to do it when he's over-stimulated.

I haven't touch upon this yet with my research but how do I go about disciplining my autistic child or can an autistic child really be disciplined? Do they understand what you're trying to say when you explain what they've done isn't right?

Thanks!

Tracey