About Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a broad range of conditions that are characterized by several challenges including speech, repetitive behaviors, and nonverbal communications. Each person with autism has a unique set of challenges along with strengths. Around the world, 1 in 59 children is affected by this genetic disorder. One of the famous motivational speakers from Michigan, Anthony Ianni while speaking about autism said that “At the end of the day, we don’t dream our lives…WE LIVE THEM!”This quote rightly sums up the importance of living a normal and happy life for children affected with autism, and this can be done only with the active indulgence and help of their families and society.
Autism and Communication
One of the main challenges that the Autistic Children face is the disability to communicate. Most of them avoid eye contact and interaction with anyone. But quite a few of them love to communicate with people they know. With increasing age, most of these children develop a language to communicate (verbal or non-verbal). It is of utmost importance for the family members to try and understand their mode of language and communicate with them.
Although there is no cure for ASD, with the help of interaction and communication it is possible to help them lead a better social life.
What are the proper ways to communicate with people with autism?
- Being Patient: A child with ASD usually takes longer time to assess any kind of information. Slowing down the speed of the conversation can help.
- Teaching the Child to express anger in a controlled manner: Children with autism usually get aggressive when they are angry. Counseling them from time to time on anger management is necessary.
- Stay Positive: Positive approach always helps children with ASD. Time to time appreciating and rewarding them after good work can help the open up.
- Interacting with Physical Activity: Attention spans are very short in people with autism, especially while communicating. Helping them indulge in outdoor activities can help.
- Be affectionate and Respectful: Children with autism may or may not like physical contact. Respecting them and providing them with their required space is paramount.
- Showing love and interest: Children with Autism are usually unable to express their feelings but they seek love and attention like any other human being. Family members and friends must get out of their comfort zone and try to help them understand that they care and love.
- Pick the Right Moment: It is not always the right time to speak with an autistic child. Each one of them has its own rhythms and schedule of behaviour patterns. Picking up the right moment to communicate with them can help.
- If verbal communication doesn’t work, try writing or drawing to communicate
- Make an effort to communicate with them. Let them know that you are always there in their need.
- Pay Attention to their Non-verbal signals and try to understand their mode of language. If you can understand the pattern and reciprocate in a similar manner, communicating with them will be easier.
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