How to Calm a Child Who has Aspergers
Children who have Aspergers tend to be very intelligent and have such delightful personalities. Yet they struggle with making friends because they often lack social skills. Many of them have a hard time controlling their emotions and have melt downs when they are overwhelmed. Here are some tips that can help these special children develop a calm sense of being.
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Instructions
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Have the child meditate. There are two ways to do this. One way is to have the child sit or lie down with eyes closed and take long slow deep breaths in through the nose and hold his or her breath for four seconds and then slowly exhale through the mouth. You can guide your child through this by saying, "Take a long, slow deep breath in through your nose, hold, hold, hold, hold your breath. Now slowly breathe out through your mouth." Try this for ten minutes either right before bed time or first time in the morning.
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Another effective mediation method is to have the child sit or lay down with eyes closed and visualize a scenario that the child chooses. It should be something that is comforting to the child such as a fun vacation or a day at the park. Talk the child through the meditation and tell the child to feel as if the scenario is actually happening. Have the child picture him or herself interacting with other children in a positive manner. This will plant the idea into the subconscious and can help with the child's actual peer relationships.
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Establish a certain time as quiet time. This can be after dinner a little before bed time. Children with Aspergers like routines and this is a good way to help him or her to get used to settling down for the evening. The child can read or draw or write his or her thoughts during this time. Writing can be very effective in helping the child learn self expression.
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Have the child listen to classical or soft music. Just having this type of music playing in the background at home can create a sense of calm.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't be discouraged if the child resists. Often once they get into the meditating or other activities they calm down dramatically and enjoy the experience.
These methods don't necessarily work over night but over time, these exercises, especially the breathing meditation will help the child maintain a sense of calm and increase awareness.
