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How do you deal with an aggressive autistic person?
A better long-term strategy is to:
- prevent the behaviour by avoiding situations that trigger it.
- teach your child to express needs in a more positive way.
- ignore self-injurious behaviour and reward your child when they express things in a more positive way.
How do you discipline a high functioning autistic teenager?
The following discipline strategies can guide all children towards appropriate behaviour and away from inappropriate behaviour:
- praise and rewards for appropriate behaviour.
- clear rules about behaviour.
- positive consequences for appropriate behaviour.
- negative consequences for inappropriate behaviour.
Is biting part of autism?
At the same time, though, biting is a fairly normal behavior. The American Disabilities Association even considers biting a possible sign of Autism. Even though it’s common for children with Autism to bite, it’s something that needs to be addressed. Of course, you cannot let your child bite themselves or others.
What are my rights if I am attacked by another person?
Generally, if you are attacked by someone you must retreat or leave the scene, but you do have the right to employ reasonable force to fend off the attack and to restrain the attacker if retreat is not practical. You do not have the right to use unreasonable force.
Can you use excessive force to defend yourself against an attack?
If someone physically starts to attack you, then you are entitled to use force to reasonably defend yourself again such an attack. You cannot use excessive force meaning you can only use the force that is necessary to stop the aggression and you cannot be the one who initiated the physical assault.
Can I defend myself without being charged with assault or battery?
You can defend yourself in certain situations without being charged with an assault or a battery so long as you meet certain conditions. Self-defense is the justifiable use of force, or violence, to protect yourself against harm and is an absolute or complete defense to aggravated assault or aggravated battery.
What can I do if my child is being assaulted?
You have a right to self-defense and are allowed to use reasonable force in order defend yourself (and your child). I would suggest that the next time this occurs you should, you can take a photograph of the perpetrators and call 911.