Tips to Manage Angry Behavior
AN AUTISTIC ADVOCATE SHARES HER TIPS FOR CONTROLLING ANGRY EMOTIONS AND MANAGING AGGRESSIVE OUTBURSTS.
By Angela CHAPES
As a child with autism I had behavior problems and as I grew up I learned to manage them better. My mom was a great teacher, she taught me better behavior. I hope these tips help others to manage their anger or behavior.
Tip 1: Biggest tip—don’t let your anger turn into hate. Don’t let it get that far. Find ways to manage your feelings.
Tip 2: Don’t act on your aggressive feelings towards another person. Don’t be rude, act mean, act like you don’t like them, ignore their conversations, use mean language, treat people like they are worthless, or make their life horrible. You are better than that. Instead, respect them.
Tip 3: When you’re angry at someone, write down your feelings. This can help put them into perspective and