Table 4.

Coping strategies

	Individuals	Frequency, n (%)
Distraction	1, 3, 7, 10, 12, 14	6 (40)
Ignoring	2, 5, 10, 12, 13	5 (33)
Time-out/separation/withdrawal from the stimulus	5, 9, 11, 12, 15	5 (33)
Concession	2, 11, 12, 14	4 (27)
Listening to music	8, 9	2 (13)
Involvement of a reassuring object	8, 9	2 (13)
Walking/going outdoors	8, 15	2 (13)
Driving in the car	12	1 (7)
Clarifying the situation	4	1 (7)
Anticipation and facilitation of transitions	6	1 (7)
Bathing	8	1 (7)
Fulfilling his/her need	7	1 (7)