Autism Soccer: Getting the Handle of Autism

If there's a point where you feel like you cannot take it anymore, get a break and find peace.

Life has the tendency to come up with surprises and unexpected turns; parents have lived long enough to know this very well, as they have lived experiences that made them who they are now. Having children with special needs is something not everyone is ready to face. But every life that comes should not be taken for granted, any parent must be grateful for the gift that is having children, no matter the conditions they’re born with.

At first, things go like they normally should; the baby’s growing just fine in an environment filled with love and attention. There are some times when you feel about to lose the temper, but after putting some thought to it, calmness returns. Suddenly, things complicate more as you notice your children start showing signs of having autism.

Of course, knowing this doesn’t change the love you feel towards your children, but things are about to change and sacrifices will be made. The early stages of life in children require attention and assistance, but in cases of autistic kids things are drastically different; they need to be monitored and helped most of the time. In order to be able to do this, parents must stay close and keep an eye on them to make sure nothing bad happens.

Quitting the job became necessary since finding someone to look after your children is not having the expected results; none of the caretakers are able to understand and deal with the kid. You start to feel stressed out and things are going out of control, the tension can be felt in the house from fighting with your partner and arguing on how to solve this.

Finally, a ray of light comes; you and your partner find the caretaker that suits your children perfectly. You grant the information needed to keep your children calm and under control. Things go back to “normal”, not the normal that non-autistic children have, but a point in between that works. In the end, the only thing that matters is what you do for their future, not because you’ll feel better as a parent or being recognized. You’d do everything to give your children a life filled with joy and good times; the realization that your children will always treasure those moments, which means everything.

For all parents, no matter how challenging the situation is: never stop trying, keep on searching for alternatives, investigate more and ask for help if needed. This is not a fight you’re in alone, if you knock on doors at least one will be opened for you and your children. Organizations like Autism Soccer are waiting for you to try them, with professionals like them your children is guaranteed to have the best experiences.