29 Mar WE JOIN THE WORLD IN CARING AND CREATING AWARENESS ON AUTISM
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AUTISM TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES.
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Autism affects people in different ways. Some people may have;
- Social communication and social interaction challenges
- Repetitive and restrictive behavior
- Over- or Under-sensitivity to light, sound, taste, or touch
- Highly focused interests or hobbies
- Extreme anxiety
- Meltdowns and shutdowns
Care tips for children and people with autism.
- Be consistent
- Stick to a schedule
- Reward good behavior
- Create a home safety zone
- Figure out nonverbal ways to communicate
- Figure out the motivation behind the tantrum
- Make time for fun
- Pay attention to your child’s sensory sensitivities
- Find help and support
- Create a personalized autism treatment plan
How to extend support people with autism
- Donate monetary support to an organization that provides charity care to people with autism such as https://www.autism.org.uk/
- Participate in the autism awareness campaigns to help those with autism get diagnosis and help.
- Advocate and implement fair policies
- Fight discrimination and avoid stigmatization of people living with autism.
Source: www.autism.org.uk, and https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/helping-your-child-with-autism-thrive.htm
Please visit the above links for more information about autism.