I'll request something of her and then when she doesn't comply I then need to step back and remember she doesn't understand.
Or I'll ask her to do something and she's off in her own world.
Just a few examples, but I know you get it.
As parents we all have those moments where we feel like we'll lose it and just blow up (and believe me I've done that too, not my proudest moments for sure.)
I find that if I yell, she tunes out more and that is certainly not what I want to happen. The article below has given me some great ideas and further insight that I seek as I parent this child so very different then my first.
Learn along with me...
How to Mindfully Parent an Autistic Child
By Miriam Mason, eHow Contributor
Changing your style of parenting from mainstream to mindful can make a huge difference in the life of your autistic child. Parenting mindfully means that you are attending without judgment to your child's inner needs and listening carefully to what you are saying to your child and how she is reacting to it. Being a mindful parent requires you to often check in with your own sense of well-being to center yourself and to hold in your mind some basic ideas. Most importantly, staying connected with your child is the key to reaching into her world and showing her that you are truly present with her and genuinely interested in her needs.
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