Why is he screaming and how do I stop it?

[genie1702]

my son is 4 years old and nonverbal.  He screams foe at least five minutes several times a day.  They seem like happy entergetic screams.  Sometimes he has tantrums and screams differently.  Why is he happily screaming.  How do I stop it?

[Sandman2]

   There is a whole Autism forum at medhelp.  I would think that this is a common occurrence, and they should have some ideas.  The link is here - http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Autism/show/85
    Best wishes!

[genie1702]

He must be bored all day long then.  I hope that is not it.  Who can contstantly play with their kids all day?  Autistic kids aren't like regular kids.  I can just give him a coloring book and crayons and say "Here color"   My son doesn't like books.  He will only look at the pictures for 2 or three minutes before leaving.  Pictures is a goal we are working on{ looking at them and pointing as we name them).  Thanks for the advice though.  I am glad someone is trying to help.

[margypops]

Do you read him stories, I know children love to be read to, it is possible its his way of gaining attention,could he be bored ?

[margypops]

Before you can stop it you have to find the cause of it, maybe you should ask his doctor is he on meds ? Is anyone working with him on the speech disorder?Distraction may work have you tried starting a game up when he begins to show signs of a tantrum, perhaps some music on or some activity ,in my opinion whether he has autism or not there will be a reason for his behavior.

[genie1702]

My son has autsim.  I don't know why he screams.  They seems happy mostly, then he has bad screams and tantrums.  I want to know why or at least what can I do to stop this?

[margypops]

You say he is non verbal could you explain further , sounds like he is frustrated and trying to communicate is he getting help with his speech disorder?