Scenario: Two of my kids are fighting (verbally). I can tell that the ASD one (13 yrs) is about to lose control and maybe even hit his sister (10 yrs). Assuming that no one is in danger of significant injury (worst case just a scrape or bruise), should I separate them or not? On the one hand, the parenting principle is that it's important not to police your kids. On the other hand, ASD wisdom says that ASD kids who melt down should be separated for everyone's safety. Which wins out?

Posted by Jonathan at 2024-07-21 21:07:36 UTC