Showing Love to Your Autistic Child - Understanding the Ins and Outs of Autism

With all the challenges a parent will be facing and I say "will be" not "maybe", it is in your ability to make the right choices. What works one day may not work the next and what may work with one parent or care giver may not work with another. Within the chaos of all that life brings your way, you will have to dig a bit deeper in coping and in understanding by Showing Love to your Autistic Child. It will be frustrating and stressful when your child cannot tell you his or her wants, or gets lost, or runs away and cannot tell a stranger his address. Your marriage will either be stronger or won't make it at all. It's crucial that you:

• stand together with your partner by being on the same page
• keep it together with your family - communicate
• strengthen your bond with partner and family
• meet and talk to other parents of autistic children
• share your experiences, either happy or woes
• join a support group

It is a fallacy that an autistic child cannot show or accept affection. Every Autistic child processes affection and touch differently. Each will react in their own special way but they will react. Here are some ideas which may work for you in Showing Love to your Autistic Child;

• a normal hug may be a melt down for some, so its a trial and error
• give them warning that you are going to touch them as they may become agitated
• bend down to their level and smile with open arms let them know they are loved. If they don't come running, don't be upset. Try later
• If touch and hugs are not working you may try hand signals. i.e. thumbs up with a smile on your face and positive comments, it might turn into a hug
• If something is working for you in Showing love to your Autistic Child be sure to tell your partner/family/teacher so all your progress is continued and everyone is on the same page

Make sure everyone knows the boundaries and rules that are working and be consistent with all repetition in your program of Showing love to your Autistic Child. Patience and more patience in learning your child's cues will make for a better understanding for all.

Loving Your Autistic Child can be very demanding and to find out more about the challenges and treatments available, visit our site at http://www.all-about-autism.com for more insights and additional information on autism.