Autism Soccer: Comfort Zone

Thursday, May 4, 2017

A Proper Environment for ASD Children

It's hard for special needs children to adapt to certain places, always choose the one that fits them best.

In other entries, the topic of the environment for special needs children is commonly discussed, and most of the contents go around it, the meaning of this is because of the importance of proper places for them to feel comfortable and avoid stress.

For children with autism, it’s not so easy to adapt to new places since their behavior is based on repetition. Noises affect them more than normal, making places like malls or a classroom filled with students a hard challenge for them to deal with in the first place. Sometimes, the feeling of alienation causes children to become even more distant, which creates a wall, closes gates of communication and makes it hard for parents to reach their children.

The difficulties of engaging environments are something to be taken very seriously for children on the ASD; this is a factor that can either be detrimental or beneficial for them. The first thing that you need to keep in mind is that there will be situations where your children will be in places they don’t want to be and if you can avoid these, do it. If it’s imperative to go to that location, you can also leave your children at home and save the trouble for them.

For example, if you’re looking for calm or noise-free places, taking them to the park could be an excellent idea. Parks are usually for relaxing and have spaces for your children to play freely, allowing them to feel at ease and comfortable. If there’s an aquarium nearby, it would be a perfect choice for your kids as well: aquariums are great to stimulate them visually.

When choosing the proper environment for your kids to be in, you need to keep in mind how they will feel about it, so asking before going would be a good way to let them know they’re being taken into account. Organizations who work in the awareness for children with autism have places made especially for them, like Autism Soccer team. They have an autism-friendly environment for children to develop their skills quietly and with no interruptions. Contact them to let your kids play for the best soccer team!

If the environment is not proper for your children, it's your responsability to create and make sure they feel comfortable wherever they are.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Camping With Special Needs Children

Organize activities for your child to entertain him/her on the campsite.

As a parent, you never stop trying your best for those you love: you work all day, pay the bills, buy everything your house needs and look out for your partner and children. You do all those things non-stop. Giving yourself a time off to relax and have a good time with your children sounds like the perfect plan. Why not go camping and disconnect from the routine? Leave the city lights and electronics behind, have some quality time out there. Of course, if you want things to work out, there are some ground rules you must establish before camping:

Planning: Gather all the things you’ll need for the experience. A standard list includes flashlights, tents, water, newspaper (for making the campfire), lighters, scissors, food, ropes and garbage bags. Talk with your kid about the trip, make sure he understands every detail about it.

Rules: It may sound boring, but it’s necessary to establish rules. From the basic rule of “do not get separated from the group” to more specific rules like “sleep time will be at 10:00 pm”. Also, don’t forget to schedule activities and games for the camping.

With rules and preparation set, it’s time to get to the camping site. When you arrive, make sure everything on the list is checked and ready to be organized. Set the tent and after everything is in place, prepare some lunch. At this point, it would be a good idea to play some games so your kid doesn’t feel bored or starts to wander off. Do not overdo it, though, you just arrived, you’ll have enough time to play with your kid the following day.

When the night comes, prepare the campfire and food for everyone to eat, gather them around and play some quiet games, or tell some stories (if your child is afraid of the dark, avoid horror stories at all costs). You all should be preparing to sleep by now, tomorrow the adventure continues and your kid needs resting.

Camping is a great experience to bond with your kid while enjoying a break from the stress of the daily routine. Always look for moments like those, plan ahead for the future. Children nowadays are too deep into technologies, so if you feel like they need experiencing something outside the TV or games, make them practice some sports with the people at Autism Soccer. They’ll be fit and learn new things in the process.