does it just be me, but is it not to get into the zone WITH them, like to let them level with you, CAN YOUR CHILD ENGAGE YOU? how do you ingage with other peopel? Do you just start with what you saying or do you get into eye contact and reciprocal eye levels!?! Whhat's that?{blink!} whaht is.
@1Jakobjames Well, I think there are these general principles, but everyone is different. My child does not like a lot of eye contact, frankly, I don't either, sometimes. But you can still connect at the eye level (or face level) and have gaze in that direction. I'm just saying: if you're a big person and your loved one is a small person, equalize that distance :) And can your child engage you -- yes. That is what we're going for, and that's where modeling is so important.
I know. The first few years are hard but please know that it does get better and you and your child with autism can have a rich and satisfying life -- not an easy one -- but a good one all the same. My son is happy and healthy now. He will always have autism, but I can deal with it, and even appreciate it, sometimes. Hopefully, the world will too, when he is an adult. Good luck to you and thank you for watching!
Well, it can be difficult to make friends because autism affects the way they play or enjoy leisure activities (my son likes to flip objects repeatedly but not play board games). So they can be hard for other people to relate to. They also have social and communication challenges. But children with autism may eventually have friends. My son (10)now has friends who are also children with special needs. He meets them at school and through county sponsored special recreation programs. Try that!
@plum413 Thank you. A child on the spectrum would have difficulty with social interaction; that would vary in degree, according to the child. There are some private social skills programs, and social skills training books you can buy, as well as videos. My child participates in a buddy program at his school to learn how to make friends. Maybe talk to your school principal about that kind of support? Like all things, small improvements at first. Take care, Mary
Thank you so much for your advice, my son is 5and has mild autism. He is also highly verbal but has such a hard time processesing what I am saying. I started slowing my speech down just out of instinct and it really helped him. I will start trying all your other tips when talking to him. Again thank you for taking the time to share with us things that can make such a big difference in our childrens lives.
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does it just be me, but is it not to get into the zone WITH them, like to let them level with you, CAN YOUR CHILD ENGAGE YOU? how do you ingage with other peopel? Do you just start with what you saying or do you get into eye contact and reciprocal eye levels!?! Whhat's that?{blink!} whaht is.
1Jakobjames 2 months ago
@1Jakobjames Well, I think there are these general principles, but everyone is different. My child does not like a lot of eye contact, frankly, I don't either, sometimes. But you can still connect at the eye level (or face level) and have gaze in that direction. I'm just saying: if you're a big person and your loved one is a small person, equalize that distance :) And can your child engage you -- yes. That is what we're going for, and that's where modeling is so important.
livingwellwithautism 2 weeks ago
My son is 4 and autistic.. THis is very helpful thankyou..
WELOVEYOUZION 1 year ago
@WELOVEYOUZION I am so glad. Check out the printable picture cards and schedules too (they're free). The website is on the channel. Take care, Mary
livingwellwithautism 1 year ago
Well done! Looking forward to sharing with other parents of kids with AD.
Dee
fcastrowehr 2 years ago
Thanks so much! :)
livingwellwithautism 2 years ago
I know. The first few years are hard but please know that it does get better and you and your child with autism can have a rich and satisfying life -- not an easy one -- but a good one all the same. My son is happy and healthy now. He will always have autism, but I can deal with it, and even appreciate it, sometimes. Hopefully, the world will too, when he is an adult. Good luck to you and thank you for watching!
livingwellwithautism 3 years ago
can you help me understanding why my child cant hold friends and is their some form of a ( stoke of autism). by the way you are vary good at this.
plum413 3 years ago
Well, it can be difficult to make friends because autism affects the way they play or enjoy leisure activities (my son likes to flip objects repeatedly but not play board games). So they can be hard for other people to relate to. They also have social and communication challenges. But children with autism may eventually have friends. My son (10)now has friends who are also children with special needs. He meets them at school and through county sponsored special recreation programs. Try that!
livingwellwithautism 3 years ago
@plum413 Thank you. A child on the spectrum would have difficulty with social interaction; that would vary in degree, according to the child. There are some private social skills programs, and social skills training books you can buy, as well as videos. My child participates in a buddy program at his school to learn how to make friends. Maybe talk to your school principal about that kind of support? Like all things, small improvements at first. Take care, Mary
livingwellwithautism 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your advice, my son is 5and has mild autism. He is also highly verbal but has such a hard time processesing what I am saying. I started slowing my speech down just out of instinct and it really helped him. I will start trying all your other tips when talking to him. Again thank you for taking the time to share with us things that can make such a big difference in our childrens lives.
kellihiggins 3 years ago
Thank you. It makes my day when I think that everything I have gone through is in a small way helping other parents. Take care!
livingwellwithautism 3 years ago
Thanks for the tips!! This is precious for me...26month old kid displaying many traits
kairiakira 3 years ago
Thank you and keep on keeping on, it gets better, I promise. Take care, Mary.
livingwellwithautism 3 years ago