
Max Edelsack is a licensed bartender. He was a radio sports VJ while in college and worked as a merchandise manager for a rock band, Stickup Kid, during their 2014 national tour. Max Edelsack is also involved with an autism awareness organization.
There are many challenges that autistic children face due to their unique circumstances. Here are ways that parents and caregivers can help them overcome the challenges of living on the autism continuum.
Learn everything you can about autism. The knowledge will help you be more effective in helping your child. It will also help you understand his or her nonverbal cues and act accordingly.
Apply what the child has learned in therapy or at school to the home setting. This consistency will help reinforce the lesson. Create a clear schedule for the child’s daily activities. Autistic children react well to structure.
Praise the child for any positive behavior, as it helps to reinforce it and makes them feel good. Have a safe place at home where the child can relax and play securely.
When the child acts up, be patient, and work to understand the reasons behind the behavior. You might have failed to pick up his or her non-verbal cues.
Observe how the child reacts to different sensory stimuli. Some of these stimuli could elicit unfavorable behaviors and should be watched out for.
Ensure the child’s therapy regime and learning are tailored to his or her strengths. Get the support of other parents and autism groups. Also, get respite care so that you rest intermittently if the caring begins to be too much to handle.