In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, we're tackling the ups and downs of video gaming for children on the autism spectrum. Video games can be both a source of joy and frustration, providing excitement and a sense of control but also leading to emotional meltdowns when things don't go as planned. We dive into why video games are so appealing to autistic children and discuss the challenges they face when playing.

Key topics covered include:

• Understanding the Appeal: Why video games are so engaging for children on the spectrum.
• Setting Boundaries: How to gradually reduce gaming time and set clear expectations.
• Emotional Regulation: Strategies to help your child manage their emotions during and after gaming.
• Managing Game Complexity: Identifying which games are more frustratiing and how to handle it.
• Teaching Coping Skills: Using video games as a tool to teach emotional control and frustration tolerance.
• Partnering in Play: Playing alongside your child to coach them through challenging game stages.
• Building Competency: Focusing on positive reinforcement and building your child's coping skills.

Join us as we share practical tips and real-life scenarios to help you navigate the world of video games with your autistic child. With these strategies, you can turn gaming time into an opportunity for growth and learning.

Tune in to learn more about managing video game frustrations and helping your child enjoy their gaming time while also developing essential life skills.

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These are our most downloaded Special Education Editions. We have these and many others too. It's important that you understand what your expectations should and shouldn't be concerning your child's education.

⁠⁠⁠Episode 124. What to Do When They Say No [SPECIAL EDUCATION EDITION]⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Episode 27. Special Education Things You Should Know [SPECIAL EDUCATION EDITION]⁠⁠

⁠⁠Episode 35. Early Intervention and IFSP Explained [SPECIAL EDUCATION EDITION]⁠⁠

⁠⁠Episode 73. Let's Clear Up the Confusion About Category of Eligibility [SPECIAL EDUCATION EDITION]