Guide to parents of autistic children

It’s not easy to raise a child. Especially so, in this current day and age. This post is mainly for parents who have discovered that their child is Autistic.

Autism is a condition and not a disease and as a parent, you need to give your child all the support that is required. Autistic children have difficulties in communicating or interacting with others. No parent is ready to accept the fact that his child is autistic and often gets frightened not knowing what to do next. Autism, unlike many other conditions, is not something that your child can “grow out of”. There are many techniques to help the child learn skills to cope up with this condition.

What Do You Need To Do As Parents?
• Try to start the treatment the moment you suspect some problem with your child. Don’t wait for him/her to grow out of it (nevertheless, do not be paranoid about every small thing your kid does or doesn’t do). Seek a Specialist’s advice as soon as possible.

• Learn all there is to know about Autism and the difficulties your child might face while growing up.

• Try to understand what your child wants. Although it might be very difficult never get irritated with your kid and end up expressing anger by scolding. Always be calm with the child.

• Do not give up hope on your child and jump to conclusions as to how your child’s life is going to be.

Connecting With Your Child.
Autistic children will have a hard time adapting to different environments and they may tend to behave differently at different places. The best thing that you can do to help out is to try and make your child have a consistent behaviour at all places. These kids will learn more when they have an organized schedule that involves various activities.

Kids love to be praised and rewarded with something they love. A small gesture like giving a piece of candy or applauding when your child does something correctly can go a long way in boosting the morale. Positive reinforcement is what your child needs to boost the confidence level. Make your child feel extra special.

Understanding Your Child.
You need to know the strengths and weaknesses of your child. Try to understand why your child is behaving in a particular way without getting impatient. Know the skills your child possesses and try to incorporate new skills in the daily routine one step at a time.
Finally, remember that whatever treatment your child undergoes, your support is paramount for success. Your child should feel comfortable around you and should trust you enough to rely on you completely.

Identify A Special School
Your child needs a specialist to identify his or her levels of disability. Some autistic children need part-time rehabilitation for some particular disability but can still cope in a mainstream school. Some autistic children may not be able to cope up in mainstream schools because they need special personalized care. Find a good special school with different activities for your child and interact regularly with the instructors and take their guidance and assistance. Remember these children do not have any disease. They just see the world in a different way.

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