My 5 yr old boy has always had problems dealing with frustration and disappointment. Although we have recently received help from a variety of professionals for other aspects of his ASD this issue still looms large. To explain, he doesn't understand, doesn't want to know about having to give things up or let them go or to stop an activity that he is enjoying. Such as patting and cuddling the cat, pack up time at day care etc or stopping play time when it gets out of control. We have sort of managed so far, but as he gets bigger (and he's going to be a big strong boy) I am concerned as to how to control him and train him to control himself because using technique's that are useful now won't be long term. He is a very determined child that's coupled with a bad temper. HELP!

My 5 yr old boy has always had problems dealing with frustration and disappointment. Although we have recently received help from a variety of professionals for other aspects of his ASD this issue still looms large. To explain, he doesn't understand, doesn't want to know about having to give things up or let them go or to stop an activity that he is enjoying. Such as patting and cuddling the cat, pack up time at day care etc or stopping play time when it gets out of control. We have sort of managed so far, but as he gets bigger (and he's going to be a big strong boy) I am concerned as to how to control him and train him to control himself because using technique's that are useful now won't be long term. He is a very determined child that's coupled with a bad temper. HELP!

Many children with Asperger's express frustration in inappropriate ways. Many parents are concerned with how to teach their children how to react more appropriately to the situations they find themselves in ... . . . (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)