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10 things your autistic child would want you to know: Part I
| Posted on August 7, 2014 at 2:44 PM |
 Autism is a complex disorder that
renders its sufferers with problems in sensory processing, speech/language
development, social interaction skills and emotional areas. Many children with
autism are incapable of fluent speech, causing difficulties in communication.
Each child has his/her unique set of needs, but there are also general things
that most children with autism do share. Below is a list of things that every
child with autism wishes his/her parents to know: 1. I am still a child:
My autism does not define me, rather, it is just a part of me. Would you be
happy if people thought of you as just one thing? Like any other kid, I still have thoughts,
feelings, ideas, and talents. Just because I have a disorder does not mean I am
useless. I am more than meets the eye. Do not think me any less than other
children without the disorder. I am still developing and growing, so do not
give up on me. 2. I have sensory
problems: Every sensory stimulus may overwhelm me
because I am more sensitive than other children. You may not notice things such
lights shining, water dripping, or people walking by, but I do. Every sound,
smell, touch, taste, sight can be very painful for me. My environment is not a
friendly one because I am constantly bombarded by stimuli. Sometimes I may
appear withdrawn or belligerent because I cannot handle the stimuli overload. It is not because I am trying to be mean, but because
it’s too much for me to handle. 3. I can’t, not I
won’t: Sometimes I really do want to follow
the instructions that you give me, but I simply cannot understand you. If you call
me from across the room, everything becomes gibberish to me and I feel
frustrated. You will have to come over to me and get my attention before you
speak to me. If you can put your instructions in simple, concrete words, I will
be better able to do what you want me to do. 4. I have trouble
understanding latent messages: I interpret language
literally – that means that I have difficulty understanding indirect references
and secondary meanings. Therefore, please do not tell me to “take it easy” when
you want me to stop running. Tell me everything in concrete terms or else I
will not be able to comprehend. Your child relies on you to support and
help them. Although it may be difficult, dealing with a child with autism can
be manageable. If you live in the Edmonton area and would like us to facilitate
a treatment plan that caters to your child’s specific needs, please contact us.
We would be happy to help. |
Categories: Autism
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