A “choice/no choice” gives you the flexibility to change activities, as needed, while still providing supportive structure for your child. Engaging in calming activities such as deep breathing exercises, stretching or yoga, listening to music or reading can be helpful for managing anxiety in autistic people.

No matter how many times we explain "waiting," he doesn’t seem to understand that he can’t always get what he wants right now. Some people with autism may be overly sensitive to changes in light or temperature while others may have a hard time making sense of smells or tastes. Practice self-care: Practicing self-care might seem indulgent, but you might be underestimating how powerful it can be.People with autism may also have trouble expressing their emotions or understanding how other people are feeling. This means not invading their space by standing too close, touching them without permission or speaking too loudly or rapidly.

Everyone has unique abilities so look out for areas in which the person excels – such as art, music or maths – then encourage them in these areas. Join a support group: Joining a support group with other parents of autistic children can help you feel less alone. This can include compulsive behaviors such as hand flapping or rocking back and forth, repeating words or phrases over again, or following strict routines that must be adhered to exactly. We should always keep in mind that everyone is capable of learning, growing, and developing if given the right environment and support.It’s important to provide flexibility in terms of when and how tasks are completed, as well as allowing them time to take breaks or step away from situations that may be triggering for them. Within 24 hours, the posts garnered more than 9,400 (91% upvoted) and 2,600 points (98% upvoted) within 24 hours. Our Autism Response Team (ART) is specially trained to connect people with autism, their families, and caretakers to information, tools, and resources. They may be unresponsive to gestures and facial expressions, have difficulty interpreting tone of voice or body language, or struggle to make conversation. When he asks for it at other times, you can show him the daily schedule and point to the picture of the snack in its place on the schedule.