4 Ways to Help Your Autistic Teen Prepare for High School
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Nykele Asemota
7h ago
Preparing for high school can be daunting for any teen, but for teens with autism, it can feel especially overwhelming. As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your teen succeed in this new environment. High school is a time when teens are expected to start taking on more responsibility for their own lives, and for autistic teens, this can be a challenge.  It can also be hard for parents to know how to best support their autistic teen during this time. You want to give them more independence, but you also don’t want to leave them feeling unsupported. It’s important to find ..read more
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Tips for Handling an Autistic Child Disrupting Class
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Maria Langford
3d ago
What should you do if an autistic child is disrupting class? Like all children, those with autism may act out due to frustration, anxiety, or unmet needs. However, the intensity and frequency of disruptive behaviors can be more pronounced in autistic children who struggle with emotional regulation and communication. Common disruptive behaviors in autistic children may include aggression toward others, self-injurious actions, severe tantrums, hyperactivity, property destruction, and attempts to run away or hide. But how do you deal with an autistic child disrupting class? Let’s learn all about ..read more
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Autistic Child Refuses To Do Anything? Here’s How to Help
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Jeremy Brown
5d ago
As parents, it can be very difficult to get your children to do something you ask them to do. When you add in an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, that difficulty tends to skyrocket. This can create problems both at school and at home. So, what do you do when your autistic child refuses to do anything you ask? Let’s look at the challenges caused by autistic children refusing to do anything. What might cause these challenges, and what are some ways to encourage the child to do what is asked and required of them? Reasons why an autistic child might refuse to do something Why does your autistic ..read more
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8 Tips on How to Get a Child with Autism Interested in School
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Cory Morrison
1w ago
For many parents and educators, supporting children with autism through their school year is a journey filled with both challenges and rewards. The goal is not just to figure out how to get a child with autism interested in school but also to keep them curious and engaged, opening up a world of educational opportunities for these young learners. This guide outlines eight practical strategies for your child’s teacher to create a lively and welcoming classroom, aiming to ensure a lifelong love for learning among autistic children. 1. Make learning fun Creative teaching strategies such as educati ..read more
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Maladaptive Daydreaming and Autism: What’s the Link?
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Brett Novick, MS, LMFT, CSSW
1w ago
We are all “guilty” of letting our minds wander and daydream. Sometimes, however, daydreaming spills over its boundaries and becomes maladaptive and disruptive in nature. For autistic individuals, this can be really challenging to deal with. Naturally, you begin to wonder: is there a link between maladaptive daydreaming and autism? Daydreaming can serve an important purpose for pondering our future, brainstorming creative ideas, and as a temporary relief from daily bouts of boredom. However, it’s important to recognize when daydreaming turns into a serious issue for autistic individuals. If yo ..read more
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Managing Behavior in an Overly Affectionate Autistic Child
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Carol Tatom, BA.HSE, CHW
1w ago
Having an overly affectionate autistic child can sometimes make it difficult to meet their social and emotional needs. Parents, teachers, or peers may struggle to identify the needs of autistic children, causing the individual to engage in behavior that may feel uncomfortable to some in school or home settings. For other parents, the behavior can create stress among family members and unknowingly cause parents to decrease engagement with their autistic kids. From an autistic perspective, engaging in clingy or overly affectionate behavior is a way for them to seek out sensory stimulation and ex ..read more
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Preschool Programs for Autistic Children: 5 Questions to Consider
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Dr. John C. Burke, PhD, BCBA-D and Janie K. Burke
2w ago
One of the most difficult early challenges of autism parents is to ensure their child will have an effective preschool program. Parents soon realize preschool programs for autistic children vary greatly: from being highly structured, adult-directed, and therapy-based to those that emphasize self-directed exploratory play and unstructured group interactions. Programs may also differ in how the team members work together. While some professionals work independently, other programs emphasize the need to work together in an interdisciplinary manner.    Key components of successful p ..read more
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5 Tips for Moving With a Child on the Autism Spectrum
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Caitlyn Viviano-Knoll, MEd
2w ago
Moving can be one of the most stressful events in life. Moving with a child on the autism spectrum is especially complicated and can be an emotional rollercoaster.  We are a military family, so moving is just part of our lives. Transitions, however, are still tough. Whether you have just moved or are planning an upcoming move, I wanted to share a few things that have helped our family navigate the daunting process of moving to another house with autism. Tip 1: Prepare your child First, we started talking about the move two months before it actually happened. We wanted to have ample time t ..read more
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How to Get an Autistic Child to Listen
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Heather Rose Artushin
2w ago
Gaining cooperation from any child can be a challenge. In the midst of the daily struggle to get through the schedule, many parents find themselves struggling with how to get an autistic child to listen or follow directions. As frustrating as these moments can be, there are ways of meeting your child where they are to help them be successful in meeting your requests.  For children with autism, difficulties with cognitive flexibility can make it hard to switch their focus to what you’re asking them to do, especially if they are immersed in a preferred activity. Communication differences ca ..read more
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9 Tips on How to Introduce Yourself to a Child with Autism
Autism Parenting Magazine
by Jeremy Brown
3w ago
It can be difficult to know how to introduce yourself to a child with autism spectrum disorder. Autistic children are not always inclined to interact with someone with whom they are not familiar. Many lack the same social skills that neurotypical children possess. But, given time, many children with autism may become more receptive to your efforts to get to know them. Let’s look at some ways to introduce yourself to a child on the autism spectrum. 1. Pick the right moment There’s almost nothing more important than finding the right moment when introducing yourself to a child with autism. Child ..read more
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