Why do children throw things?

(This was written for parents with children with Downs Syndrome but this article may apply to other chilren as well.)

Throwing! Suggestions for Managing Throwing Behaviour 

http://www.dsaqforum.org.au/content.php?124-Throwing-Suggestions-for-Managing-Throwing-Behaviour

Links for Families of Children with Additional Needs

Playgroups and Parent Support Networks:

Playgroup Association of Queensland (Home Page)
https://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/qld/index.cfm

MyTime; Supporting Parents with Disabilities (Home)
http://www.mytime.net.au/

Queensland; To locate your closest MyTime group visit
http://www.mytime.net.au/index.php/groups/queensland
 
Other:

Raising Children Network; the australian parenting website
http://raisingchildren.net.au/



Downs Syndrome:
Downs Syndrome Association of Queensland Inc (DSAQ)
http://www.dsaqforum.org.au/content.php?s=874c5ef964e5a50590390acdddc9872b
 
 
Definition and Symptoms of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD):
 
Early signs of autism spectrum disorder
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autism_spectrum_disorder_early_signs.html/context/886
 
Autistic disorder
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autistic_disorder_signs_and_symptoms.html
 
Asperger’s disorder
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/aspergers_disorder_signs_and_symptoms.html
 
Pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD–NOS)http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/pervasive_developmental_disorder.html