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| The most important thing to have in mind when such diagnose occur is that love and support are the keys to face this challenge. |
Sometimes parents worry excessively about their kids, whether they’re paying too much attention to small details or paying no attention at all, that can lead to help or interfere with their child's development. Other times, this “excessive” focus helps with early diagnosis, early treatments and, positive outcomes.
Even though autism can be diagnosed in late childhood or even in adulthood, with proper treatment and support, significant and positive outcomes can occur.
Support your child
Remember that your child is the same person as always. Been diagnosed doesn’t make your child better or worst. Now that you know he has autism, you can start helping him the right way. You can inform yourself (and others) to help your child develop comfortably. You can now understand his needs and give him proper support.
At school
You can speak to the school principal and teachers so they can also be aware of the situation and find ways on how your child might be able to get that extra help hi may need. There are also some therapies that can be practiced at school with the help of teachers.
At home
As a parent, you’ll need to learn to understand his behavior, what can cause meltdowns in your child and how to stop sensory overloads. There are a lot of therapies that can be practiced at home with a specialist or with the parents, as they can learn the basics. You can also find guidance on autism websites.
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| It's important to support and care for your autistic child, but you should also give support to his siblings and anyone who could be affected. |
Support for siblings
Siblings might feel that parents deliver all of their time and attention to the autistic child. We recommend, when possible:
- Help siblings be aware of the situation and understand better their brother or sister and his/her needs.
- Listen to them. Take some time to listen to their worries and concerns in any important aspect of their life.
- Make time for siblings by doing some activities separately.
- Allow siblings have time for themselves. For example, staying at a friend’s home or going to the movies.
- Allow siblings to bring friends home sometimes and enjoy themselves.
- Listen to their suggestions. Older children sometimes have good ideas on how to manage certain situations, especially if they have a good relationship with the autistic child.
As a parent
Remaining positive is important. It might take a while to learn how to help your child the best way possible. You should deal with it productively with the rest of your family as well. Remember to rely on family members and friends.
Feeling angry or frustrated is normal, but remember to take some time to yourself to relax and think of ways of enduring such challenge with the best disposition. Things like walking the dog or grocery shopping might be useful ways of unwinding from the daily rhythm.
Remember to do a lot of research and look for the treatment that can be the best for your child.
Here are some links that can help:
Stay tuned to Autism Soccer’s blog to know more about treatments and topics in general about autism.
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