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It sounds easy enough, but parents of children with autism need someone to listen and ask how they are doing. As a friend, you may not understand all the autism jargon, but moms and dads who have kids with autism often want to talk about their kids. What can happen, however, is that the diagnosis of autism pushes us and our kids into isolation. It ...
To talk about autism or to not to talk about autism? That is the question. The answer is "It depends." Most parents who have kids on the spectrum are more than willing to talk about autism. But there are parents who do not want to disclose the diagnosis, talk about autism at all or how it affects their child. Some parents may be in denialabout the ...
Seems like a strange question. But I know that there have been times when a person has met my son and then makes a comment such as, "He doesn't seem like he has autism." or "He doesn't look like he has autism." The interesting thing is that there is no "look" to autism. Yes, some of our kids may have similar behavioral or social characteristics, bu...
If you had asked me when Tyler was diagnosed at age 2 where he would be in 12 years, I could not have told you or predicted the outcome... nor could the doctors. Many times people will ask us, "What the prognosis?" "Will he grow out of the autism?" or "Will he go to college?" The truth for many of us is that we don't know our child's prognosis, and...
Lately, there has been a lot of autism awareness stories in the news. As a parent of a child with autism, I do appreciate friends and family sending me information they read. If you have a friend who is open about discussing autism, sending something you read is a fine way to show you care. Just because we have a child with autism does not mean we ...
I remember when my son was first diagnosed and my friends also had children Tyler's age. What my son really needed was to be around other typical children. However, some friends acted like somehow autism was contagious and did not want their child playing with mine. I can remember a good friend's husband expressing his displeasure with my son and h...
When it comes to autism, being a good neighbor means more than keeping your yard clean and sharing a cup of sugar. If you have a child the same age as your neighbor's, invite them over for playtime. You may want to invite the parent and the child over for the playdate so you can learn how autism affects the individual child and how to help the kids...
Whether the child is a toddler, adolescent, or adult with autism, respite is often a complicated issue for parents. Many parents who have children with disabilities are overwhelmed with the day to day responsibilities. Some children on the spectrum do not sleep well during the night and that further adds to the exhaustion. However, when you have a ...
Whether it is a disapproving stare in a grocery store or comments from a family member about how we need to "better discipline our child," most parents who have a child with autism been subject to judgment from others. Considering that we live our lives in a fishbowl, with countless therapists in our home and never-ending doctor appointments, we of...
Some parents, like me, are very open about talking about their children and the diagnosis. But some parents may not want to discuss autism except perhaps with a close friend or family member. And on the far end of the acceptance scale, some parents may be in denial about the diagnosis and won't discuss the issue with anyone. But regardless of how m...
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Aug 15, 2023 · Autism. Supporting Families With Autistic Children. What more can be done? Updated August 15, 2023|Reviewed by Abigail Fagan. Key points. Families have a significant role to play in...
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Mar 16, 2023 · In a large national sample, the results indicated that greater neighborhood support related to better family resilience in households with autistic children and adolescents. These findings highlight the importance of informal support systems for the well-being of families of autistic children.
- No matter how exhausted you are, get your child out in the community. It was a struggle with us with Justin (I have the tiny little bitemarks on my body to prove it) but getting him out so he could have a repertoire of leisure activities was crucial to his happiness and to our family’s.
- If you haven’t already done so, join a parent group and/or your school district’s special education PTA. You will make invaluable connections at both. Try to find parents of kids with your kid’s level of autism as you’re making friends.
- If you can afford it, hire an advocate to check out your child’s school program. A fresh set of eyes may see areas that need to improve, or may reassure you that they are doing all they can for your son or daughter.
- If possible, volunteer at school functions or offer to be a class mom. This is a great way to get to know your child’s teacher and your school’s administrators better.
Autism Speaks Advocacy. People with autism and the families that support them rely on a range of options throughout their life spans to live, remain safe and participate in their communities. This includes residential and day supports, respite, recreation, transportation and others.
Jul 18, 2022 · Families of children with autism need help to secure diagnoses and treatment. Posted July 18, 2022 | Reviewed by Devon Frye. Key points. Due to isolation, caregivers have had less chances...