10 Things I've learned about dealing with autism..
1. He has autism, he is not autistic. It does not define who he is.
2. Encourage curiosity. Endless questions lead to endless answers.
3. I need to stay calm, especially during meltdowns. (his, not mine)
4. Pick your battles wisely. Does it really matter if his cars are lined up down the table? It comforts him to do that.
5. Have patience, even with nonstop prattling.
6. Less TV time leads to less mimicing.
7. He has NO limitations. Let him develop his own interests.
8. Listen, you'll be surprised what you learn from him.
9. Don't apologize for his behavior - it's who he is.
10.Love him unconditionally.
1 comment:
Jesse's so lucky to have you!
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