Sotos Syndrome

Comments on Tantrums

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has 5-7 meltdowns per day with autistic like brushing program every 2 hours.
had more than others. still stomps away when mad.
permanately angry in the home but an angel at school
until the intruduction of risperadol in sep they were very frequent and very violent
Not tantrums, but major meltdowns when frustrated about ability to communicate
no real tantrums, just very willful
when asked to do something she doesn't want to.
She is slightly more temperamental - she is also the only girl so I am not sure it is not a female thing - we don't tolerate melt-downs so any that might have occurred were dealt with years ago. (ie - sent to her room or had privileges taken away)
also better with age but used to be really bad, especially when in crowds.
before going to sleep at night, and sometimes during feeding in high chair he starts to cry and it is hard to stop him
Very emotional , was very out of control at age 3 (daycare thought they'd have to ask her to leave) - she would throw tables over and scream. Is much more under control now, stamps her foot or runs to her room and shuts the door. Sensitive at home but doesn't do it at school.
Some days she can have a constant tantrum and become very difficult to control, other days maybe 1 or 2,certainly more than my other daughter.
was a huge problem up until about 18 months ago. He was completely uncontrollable when he had a meltdown, lying on the floor with his arms and legs flying in all directions which lasted up to 15 mins. Since he manages to communicate better this has stopped. He is very sensitive when told off for something and crys very loudly on these occasions
has frequent "meltdowns" which have changed in character over the past 6 months. Initially seemed to be very anxious or paniced and would start screaming and throwing himself around for no obvious reason (??sensory overload)sometimes hurting himself and often others around him when they tried to intervene. Now these have changed to be more of a reaction when he doesn't get his own way and are not nearly as uncontrolled although still very impressive for onlookers when it happens in the street (almost every day)
not as bad as it used to be. Tantrums are still there just not as violent. He used to throw chairs across the room when angry and still has trouble saying that he's angry or frustrated.
Occasional pouting episodes or crying tantrums
had terrible tantrums from about 18 months - 4 years; was very easily set off; however, she became a very compliant and agreeable child by kindergarten--now has occasional outbursts that are more adolescent than anything else!
Just starting to throw small paddies (more like crying) when he does not get his own way
when frustrated has aggresive behavior ie: hitting, pinching, biting never had classic tantrums/meltdowns
quite frequent but short duration (~10 min in general)
some tantrums, what i would expect from a 2 year old
Melt-downs seem worse that other 3-year-olds, especially if a snack or meal is late
Constants throws tantrums; now that she's older we get the silent treatment
Very emotionally immature
When very frustrated, words don't come easily and a tantrum (yelling, footstomping, hitting self) is easier; Tantrums more obvious when there is a change in routine
Anger not proportional to situation
Very strong willed, has hard time accepting "no"
Autistic behavior thru age 13; after puberty, he "calmed down" and got out of his world and into ours.
Tantrums from age 2 thru present
Hard to stop once they start
Screams if someone touches her
Will have a tantrum when he is extremely tired or totally off route; more combative n tantrums as younger child
More than older sister but not abnormal; very stubborn
Takes medication for aggressive behavior
Tantrums when she doesn't get what she wants; potty training; frustration when trying to communicate
Pounded head as toddler; aggressive; timeout worked well to control but still "erupts" at times
Tantrums frequently; meltdowns ocasionally when she feels really out of control of the situation. Behavior is a little better since I took parenting course & we talk to a councelor now.
Extremely happy & always ready to play physically (e.g., tag, tickling, pillow fights). If he doesn't get his way, he hits his head with hand or on floor.
Almost every day