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Thursday, April 20, 2017

5 Signs of Depression on Your Children

There are phases in the growth of every child that are natural and are easy to overcome: the first scar from playing, that first fish your children used to have and died, crying because you had to move out, among others. All those are common and almost every child goes through them with ease.

Now, depression is something else, entirely. As it turns out, children with autism disorder are very likely to have depression. Children are not in the capacity to deal with depression, no matter the causes.

The problem with depression in autistic children is that the symptoms can hide under the characteristics of autism, making it hard to tell. Follow this guide to know signs that can tell your children are in a state of depression:

Look for the sudden changes: If your children start acting even more withdrawn than normal, or the mood swings are more often than normal, you are facing autistic children with depression.

High functioning autism: children who have a verbal disability are at more risk of depression, as they feel like their companions are able to communicate easily and they’re not, making them feel isolated and lonely.

Pressure and bullying: If you notice your children are particularly off after school or acts weird, there’s a high probability that your children are a target of bullying in the school. The problem with bullying is that your children will feel under a lot of pressure and won’t know what to do, making them feel depressed and impotent.

Change of routine: Autistic children work under repetitive patterns and it’s never a good idea to switch their routines. Messing with their schedules can severely harm them. At first, it’ll look like it doesn’t affect them, but deep down it does.

Maturity: After turning 10 to 12 years old, comes a time of changes in their organism. This process can affect their mood immensely, causing the beginning of teenage depression.

These are not absolute signs for detecting depression: remember all autistic children have a set of characteristics that are very different from one child to another. If you feel that your children are showing off some of those, don’t hesitate and go see a doctor to check on them.

A good way to fighting off depression is by practicing sports in a safe environment, with the team of Autism Soccer. They are a non-profit organization that is in charge of helping your children develop the skills they lack and help them grow. Contact them for more detailed information.

Don't let things stay that way for long, look for your therapist and do something about this situation instantly.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

4 Books for Guidance in Autism Behavior

These books offer guidance and ideas that parents have followed to help their special needs children.

When looking for clues to help your children out as a parent, you’ll try everything that’s in your hands to help and aid your children in developing the skills they lack. That’s something you do, not because of your responsibility as a parent, but for the love you feel for your children.

Trying to understand some attitudes in special needs children can be somewhat challenging, and things can be even more complicated because of the lack of communication. But luckily, thanks to research and people’s interest towards autistic children, there are some tips to help you and your children out. Here are 4 books to help yourself and your children in this challenge for understanding and growth:

1001 Great Ideas For Teaching & Raising Children With Autism Or Asperger’s: Expanded Second Edition by Ellen Notbohm and Veronica Zysk.

This is a must have for any parent, teacher, or individual who cares and loves special needs children. The book contains 1800 ideas to aid yourself in parenting and teaching. It’s very well organized and contains a table of contents to guide you in the reading.

Thinking Person’s Guide To Autism Edited by Shannon Des Roches Rosa, Emily Willingham, Liz Ditz, Carol Greenburg and Jennifer Byde Myers.

This book contains several essays written by contributors from the autism community. The book consists of stories written by autism parents about their personal experiences with autistic children. There are even stories written by autistics personally, who put their feelings into words so autistic children can be understood, as well.

The Child With Autism At home & in The Community by Kathy Labosh and LaNita Miller

This is a personal book on how to make things easier for caretakers, parents and special needs children. This guide is segmented into two parts that contain advice on how to deal with certain situations that happen at home, related to special needs children.

Ten Things Every Child Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm

The title might fool you at first, but it actually contains ten chapters about every single thing related to raising your children. The advice this book contains is actually not autism-based, making this book perfect for parents in general.

Nowadays, with tools like these, parenting doesn’t need to be stressful as it used to be. There’ll be hard times and some uncomfortable situations, but with these books at hand, there’s nothing to be afraid of, start reading and learning more on autism. If you need help or guidance, in the preparation of your children for any communicative environment, trust them to the people of Autism Soccer, they have the best soccer team for autistic children. Give them the chance to make your children better for their future, contact them.

Try those ideas and see how positive their effect is on your children.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Should I Trust My Kid to Someone?

It could be your mother, your aunt or even a professional caretaker. Only make sure that they're aware and know how to deal with your child's behavior.

As time passes, the way we raise and teach our children has changed so much. The customs and methods used today are nothing like in comparison to the ones used 40 years ago. Parents have set their eyes on making sure children grow in the best environment possible, giving them the best tools for their future. Having so many options can make it easier for parents to help their children develop in a society that demands excellence, especially for special needs children.

Parents need a break: Raising children with ASD can be somehow challenging and even more if parents are not prepared for the task. You love your children, but sometimes you feel like it’s too much to take. In these cases, having someone to trust your kid could be useful if you feel overwhelmed and feel like needing a break but is it really a good idea to trust your kid to someone? As a parent, you might have your doubts at first. Let me show you reasons why trusting your kid to someone can be the solution of your problems for you and your kid.

Caretakers: Contacting a specialized caretaker can be the ultimate solution. Their main role is to give you a break from being a parent while giving your kids the attention needed and looking out for them. As a parent, it might do well to prepare a notebook with information (emergency numbers to contact, medication schedule) and tips about your kids’ behavior, the caretaker will appreciate it and take it into account. Besides that, a good caretaker can manage the situation properly if things are set up the correct way.

Support the caretaker in everything he needs, but don’t be invasive, remember you’re the one needing a break in this moment, go out and give some time to yourself.

At this point, you must be thinking you’re not doing bad enough for needing someone to help you out, but it’s not that way. You need to look for yourself too, and after having a break, you can return filled with energy and love for your children. Need some extra time? You can count on the people of Autism Soccer, they’ll give you some while putting your children in shape for their future.