2006-08-07 07:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by m_schritz 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Wow. Good luck! Seriously. My son is 4 and autistic. There are different levels, but if this child is high-functiong, be prepared for tantrums, and I'm not talking about normal tantrums. Keep in mind, for your sanity and for the child's sake, that these can't be helped to some degree. They're usually sensory related, and it's the brain's reaction to the sensory input, and that can include you being introduced to the child. It might take a while for him/her to accept you. Be patient but firm, don't give in just to avoid the tantrum, keep the same ground rules you would if the child didn't have autism, but just be prepared for some behavior problems. Look up sensory integration online, and read how sensory issues can affect a person, and it will help tremendously, maybe even helping to avoid some of the issues. Talk, A LOT, to the parents, don't be afraid to ask questions about the child's routine, level, whether they tantrum or not, and how they want you to handle it if he/she does tantrum. Ask them what they would like you to know. I don't leave my kids with anyone, mostly because of Tim, so I know they will feel much better if you take the time to ask them a lot of questions. It'll show you realize that taking care of their child might be a little different from other kids, and you want to know how to do it right. I hope it works out for you,and don't be too scared by my initial response. They are very challenging, but they are amazing kids, if you just give them a chance to show you. Oh, and the more you do with him/her on the floor, the faster you'll be accepted. You can look up floortime to see what I mean, I use it with my child and one I babysit.
2006-08-07 18:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Angie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This website has a lot of info on autism. I work in Special Education and it can be challeging. There are many different levels of autism, so you can look at general info, but you may have to just adjust to the child
www.autism-society.org
2006-08-07 07:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by hethbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well most of the time they live in there own world so you have to be very patent with them they usualy have a hidden talent something they can do very well you just have to find out what it is. put differnt things in front of the child like puzzles legos even a musical instrament see what the kid comes up with anyway good luck!
2006-08-07 07:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give he/she all kind of help and love and care and that all she need and that would make u special
2006-08-07 07:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋