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[needlotshelp1]

i have a 17 yr child with  Down syndrome and her temper is out of control what can i do

[Clamity2]

My son who has DS is only 11. But I work with other people with special needs also. My experience is if a person loses privledges for behavior and is rewarded with praise and a small something now and then helps.
ALSO and not least!!!!   My absolute rule is to NEVER give a person some privledge or object they are screaming for. Otherwise they will scream. I have had a hard case but even he came around after me getting a black eye twice. I love him. He's come a long
way. His mom would insist on him having his way at home to keep peace. I saw the action. I'm not saying you are doing that. I'm just saying what my experience is. If it helps I'm glad. Prayer your way. God Bless
You do have respite and a reshab trainer right.?  Ask your area resource specialist or look to the Division of develomental Disabilities for help in finding help if you don't have any.  

[SimplyStar]

I have always treated my son  just like my other kids. At 17 she might be having a homone problem because most DS children and adults are not inclined to violent  temper. Walk away if signs of this happen, do not get involved unless she is in danger of hurting herself. If you have been over protective of her, this can cause the problem. My son is 37 now and is such a great guy, I have taught him to be as independent as possible and he likes his own space.  Anger is a normal reaction, find out what causes the anger and try to avoid those circunstances.  I hope at her age she is going to school, do the teachers there have this problem and if so, how do they handle it.  I have also worked with many DS adults in an occupational facility and small flare ups of anger  can be managed by removing them from the situation and letting them settle down.