Ask Me Anything - Throwing Objects

Ask Me Anything - Throwing Objects

Welcome to my "Ask Me Anything" blog post series!

I answer lots of questions on my social media channels, and it makes sense to share this information (anonymously!) in case it is useful for others too.

Hello, I wonder if you can help me with something. I have a child in my class who is non/pre verbal and is throwing objects. We are a small classroom, and as he keeps throwing things and hitting the other children we have had to remove lots from the rooms, but the other children are missing their things. He is new to the class."

It sounds like this child is experiencing overwhelm. Try offering him regular and safe throwing breaks outside, we find using dry rice really helpful for this. Also, try reducing overwhelm in the class by giving him his own area and prioritising visuals over speech.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, let me know.

*I am not a doctor or medical professional, so for some questions, you might want to contact your GP, the National Autistic Society, or the NHS.

 

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