Unless you have a special needs relative or you work with special needs children, you may be very shocked to see a quiet child suddenly have a temper tantrum in public. How should you react?
Resist the Temptation to Stare
It is human nature to stare if you witness the aftermath of a car crash or any other event that is out of the ordinary during your day. But if you suddenly see a special needs child having a temper tantrum while out shopping or as you wait your turn to see the doctor, you will be drawn to
their screams and uncontrollable behaviour. It is tempting to stare. Staring will not help the situation and it will draw even more attention to the parents or guardians of the child. It is also very unkind to stare at a special needs child who is having a temper tantrum. Try to divert your eyes rather than continue to draw any more attention to the child. Your discretion will be greatly appreciated by the parents or guardians of the special needs child.
Allow the Child Some Room
A special needs child who is having a temper tantrum may be tired, hungry, or unable to respond to a difficult request that has been made of them. This can result in confusion and a violent outburst that you and others in the immediate vicinity were not expecting. What you need to do if you are faced with this is to allow the child some room. If you are confined to a waiting room and you were sitting close by the child, consider moving to a different location. This can act as a protection for you in case the child picks up an object and decides to throw it. Allowing the child some room can protect them in case the situation escalates quickly and there is a risk of injury to the child.
Keep Unkind Thoughts to Yourself
Resist the Temptation to Stare
It is human nature to stare if you witness the aftermath of a car crash or any other event that is out of the ordinary during your day. But if you suddenly see a special needs child having a temper tantrum while out shopping or as you wait your turn to see the doctor, you will be drawn to
Allow the Child Some Room
A special needs child who is having a temper tantrum may be tired, hungry, or unable to respond to a difficult request that has been made of them. This can result in confusion and a violent outburst that you and others in the immediate vicinity were not expecting. What you need to do if you are faced with this is to allow the child some room. If you are confined to a waiting room and you were sitting close by the child, consider moving to a different location. This can act as a protection for you in case the child picks up an object and decides to throw it. Allowing the child some room can protect them in case the situation escalates quickly and there is a risk of injury to the child.
Keep Unkind Thoughts to Yourself
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- Resist the temptation to stare
- Allow the child some room
- Keep your thoughts to yourself
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