Apr
well, i dotn have any children never mind an autistic one
but my boyf is an asperger, so i know alittle about autism
i just wanted to maybe try to answer your q, even thou i probaly wount give you much help
autistics are literally living in another world and mind to us
so
you have to remember tghat when you are communciationg with them, and not understanding each other, its part of the problem, this is their illness and oen fo its symptoms
and its a learning issue,
we all have to learn to communciate with each person we know, well this is just harder thannormal
liek anyoen wwho speaks a different language you’ve to take time, and reallt put a lot of work and effort into the reliaionship and the comunciation skills
reemmber that they wil be confused if you dotn comprehend them, just as confused as you’re, so your both in the same situation , except that it IS harder for them to understand you,
and they usually cant change much about it
if they’re stressed, although im no expert on this, i believe its most appropriate to destress them by allowing them to do the ocd/routine they are used to, as long as they are not hurting themselves or others of course
try to explain the situation to anyoen who needs to know, and explain a bit about autisim and the issues it can cause and lead to for the sufferer and those around them, so that their expereinces can be a bit superior , the others can, and yours too
dont force them to change their routines UNLESS its absolutely necesary, as it is a VERY stressful thing to do to an autistic
so many people dont realise that routine is a large part of autism and how they feel calm in stressful situatuions
try to keep them away from loud noises and things that’ll scare them agin unless you completely cant do that
as for YOU coping, i cant even start to envision how to do that
except just learn all you can about autism, autistics, habits,
my boyf isn’t severely autistic but i have learned all i can about it, and it has helped me deal with him and his asperger related issues a LOT superior than i did before i knew about aspergers
for me, i think knowledge and information is always the key, to anything
especialyl people and communciation
they’re differnt, yet they are the same
you just have to figure out what and who they’re as you go along
i hope you can get some good out of what i have said
if i think of anythign else i will add it
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I work with special needs kids, including autistics, and one thing I can suggest is to look into services provided in your area for workers to care for your child for a few hours or whatever. This requires that you get approved for government funding and there’s a bit of a waiting list, although with current cutbacks it actually maybe a bit longer. This is in Canada, so for the US if you're American you’ve to look into what they provide there. Check out Autism Society of America (lin provided, there's local chapters). Another choice is joining a local support group or even on the web group where at least you can get some things off your mind and maybe get some suggestions on specific problems. SInce you didn't mention specific problems I can't comment on how to deal with it specifically except to help you deal with your own stress. Good luck!
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I volunteer one hour a week at a club for children with autism, so - of course I can't image being a full-time carer- but all I know is that they need a lot of attention. Autism can affect a child on a HUGE spectrum, though, so some may be tiny different from a completely healthy child. However, time time time. That's the key. You just have to be patient with them, and don't get angry, because - mostly - they can't register conversation and rules in the same way as we do. But they're lovely =]
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Well there are many different types of Autism. You would need to elaborate.
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My son has Asperger's Syndrome. Frou Frou, I would really like to speak with you some time. Would you mind if I e-mailed you?
)o( Blessed Be! ~ Whillow
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Can you see if the Autism Society has any support groups that meet in your area? I hope you’ll be able to work things out. Best Wishes.
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I instruct children with autism, what in particular did you want to know?
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dont know