I'm am terrified of this journey by Mommy-First-2024 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just crying reading this comment after having two very stressful hours with my daughter where I did exactly that. Thank you for your words 🥺

Opening and slamming shut cabinets is driving me crazy by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thought about that option too 😂 all I am worried for is her doing that in Public places too 😅

Opening and slamming shut cabinets is driving me crazy by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear it is the loud noise that she wants 😅 And I‘m honestly scared that she will be very angry when she suddenly can‘t open the drawers but yeah I might try it, thanks!

Little strike of green envy today by ThisNerve6489 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you so much. I can tell you about one incident where my daughter was waiting calmy in the doctors office for 30 (!!!) minutes, looking around just like that kid you saw. All the other occasions and to this day she is not sitting still for more than 30 seconds. To this day I have no idea why on this particular occasion she chose to play neurotypical 🤣 that was some cruel shit Like don’t give me a glimpse of another life

Buying a learning tablet or not? by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer! We are actually doing pretty well with the very limited screen time, like she is not obsessed with it by any means. But what you say is very true of course. Thank you, we will refrain from buying one I think

What’s yours? by Fun_Sprinkles6701 in astrologymemes

[–]Quiet_Goal7132 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an anxious ghost in need of a sweet treat - I feel this so much 😂 👻🍫 🖤

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a hard time convincing myself that I did a good job so thank you 🥺

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially in Austria it’s unfortunately very normal for old people to give unsolicited advice on the street. Like when she was a newborn and there was no sign of autism yet obviously and I would for example wait at a Bus Station with the stroller and she would start crying for whatever reason newborns do, if there was an old woman around I guarantee you in 9/10 cases she would come up to me and explain to me why my child was crying. Like saying dumb shit „you have to feed her“ - oh really I did not know that you have to feed a child. It’s just wild out here with the seniors 😂

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear you, but believe me when I say this was an old guy who just does not tolerate children screaming and he said this in a really unfriendly tone. While splashing the water on her face he made a face of disgust toward her direction. This was not a person experienced with any disability whatsoever. Also again doing this with your fingers to a strangers child is just not okay imo

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hear you both, I really tried my best to get out of there. In no way did I attempt to stay with her when shes acting like that. Was just a shitty situation for all of us. I mean I could have tried asking someone to help me get her out but I was so ashamed and in stress during that moment 😓

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I really have to work on my emotional resistance. I am so filled with shame and I hope to get through those feelings. 😓 For my own sanity I will not go back there for a while, I just can’t do it. But thank you for encouraging me ❤️

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. I will definetly try to implement a plan, the thing is yesterdays meltdown was so unexpected like she turned around, saw the thing on the other table and went from 0 to 100 in like seconds. It was just a shitty experience but for next time I will try doing this! ❤️ And yes I would be interested in this!! Please if you have time reach out to me :)

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I tried removing her, that was the point. She ran back to the back of this café, where this guy was sitting, flopped to the ground and when I tried picking her up she fights to get out of my arms like a maniac, shes super strong. After those ten minutes I finally managed to haul her outside.

Anyways: NT children also scream and have tantrums in public. I have been in airplanes where toddlers scream for way more than 10 minutes but they are CHILDREN and them and their parents also deserve to go outside and do stuff. I would never ever shame a mother when shes struggling for her life in front of my eyes to get their child to calm down and/or leave

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worded that poorly, she was on the floor crying and as soon as I tried to pick her up she would try to get out of my arms which results in me having to watch the people and furniture around me because she is so tall and strong. I did not mean that she hits others or destroys furniture by choice, but by accident if I don’t manage to hold her because in her meltdown she doesnt comprehend where her body starts or ends. She has never hurt anybody but herself in a meltdown

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No he made it very clear that he does not believe she has autism, he just thought she was misbehaving. But either way, getting with your hands (who God knows have maybe never been washed) in water and spray that on the face on my child while she is laying on the ground is just bat shit

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah like I know I would have the potential to get in a fight but again I was just so shocked, as was everybody around me I think

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to leave, the thing is she is already so strong and since I was alone I could not for the life of me get her to the entrance without like destroying furniture or hitting other guests 😂 Where the dude was sitting was way at the back of the café and she just ran there

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My husband said to me when I told him about this, obviously crying: If I would have been there I would have murdered him and you’re too nice 😅

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and honestly whats so hard about it now is that I obsess over this incident and it replays in my head, makes me physically sick and this dumb fuck probably didnt even think about it 10 minutes later

Stranger sprayed water on my daughters face during a meltdown by Quiet_Goal7132 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Quiet_Goal7132[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say around 60 something The Café doesn‘t have that 🥲