Parent Consulting: Managing Aggression and Lying in Children with Autism | Ep. 87

In this episode of the Every Brain is Different podcast, Samantha and Lauren welcome Samantha, a parent seeking advice for her five-year-old son who has been diagnosed with autism. Samantha asks questions concerning her son's lying and aggressive behavior.The hosts provide various strategies, such as using social stories, heightening sensory awareness through body checks, and offering positive reinforcement for truth-telling.They also talk about how sensory overload and potential ADHD traits might contribute to Samantha's son's behavior and suggest techniques for pre-empting triggers and fostering a better understanding of his emotions. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:23 Discussing Child's Aggressive Behavior01:02 Addressing Lying and Its Implications01:27 Future Goals and Current Strategies02:37 Suggestions for Managing Aggression04:11 Exploring Emotional Understanding06:15 Body Checks and Sensory Issues13:57 Addressing Lying Behavior20:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Parenting Power Hour: https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/ If you are interested in parent consulting on the podcast you can apply at https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/podcast Connect with Samantha Foote!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent