128. Hold that Thought. Easier Said than Done
This episode is all about interrupting conversations. I’m going to talk about some reasons why our kids do it, why it seems more difficult for them than it does for their typical peers, and most importantly, how you can help them to develop this skill. They often will interrupt a conversation to share random facts they know that may not even pertain to the topic of conversation. The concept of waiting is very hard for our kids, but there are ways to practice. When something is being talked about it triggers a thought for them and their lack of impulse control and need to share takes over. Turn-taking can be frustrating for our kids too because many times when they are patiently waiting, they are talking to themselves to help them not interrupt and when they are doing that, they can’t listen to the conversation, and it is just exhausting for them which honestly is one of the reasons I think many of our kids don’t want to engage in social activities. Our children will develop some things naturally over time, on their timeline, and other things like this, like interrupting and the nuances in conversations need to be practiced over and over again for them to really master the skill. Additional Resources: Follow us on Facebook so you won't miss an upcoming Community Collective - Creating Collaborations Together https://www.facebook.com/NotYourAverageAutismMom2020 41. Emotional Ups and Downs of Raising a Child with Autism 60. The Most Important Relationship in your Autism Parenting Journey If there is a specific topic that you would like us to talk about on the podcast, email us directly at info@notyouraverageautismmom.com