Not sure who to ask for help

malcivar

Chris's tantrums are getting more and more frequent and in the quarterly progress notes we got from his school - they figure prominently and are interfering with his learning.  Specifically they mention tantrums when he has to transition to speech and/or physical therapy.  My guess would be that he's probably doing something he enjoys like music or dancing time and then gets pulled out for therapy.  I haven't asked for details yet.  They do describe him as very much led by impulsivity.  

My question relates to the tantrums and the screaming.  I'm not sure who on his team I would ask for help regarding this.  He's got his teacher, the assistants and ST, PT and OT.  Since the tantrums and the screaming seem more like a behavior thing than a sensory thing (like the brushing of the teeth), I wasn't sure who I would turn to for help.  There's a school psychologist but I've never spoken to her.  

I want to help my little guy.  It hurts my heart to see him so upset sometimes.  I get that children, even NT ones, go through a tantrum phase but I think that these are maybe more than your typical tantrums (or at least a bit more intense).  

Thanks! 

DixieNormous330

If there is a psychologist there, I would take advantage of that resource. She might be able to help you brain storm reasons and ways to modify the behaviors.