parenting autism
Some questions for parents or caregivers of children with Autism?
I have some questions I would like to ask other parents or caregivers of an autistic child or anyone else who has been touched by autism.
1. what do you think are the most important things an autistic child needs to learn?
2. what have been some of the hardest things you’ve experienced as a parent or caregiver of an autistic child?
3. If you could have any questions answered about autism, what would they be?
1. For me I would have to say socialisation. Other parent’s may have differing views, but for my child, his biggest challenge is interacting with other people in an appropriate manner, and understanding that not all rules are “black and white”.
2.The hardest thing I have ever experienced period, is being called into the school to “help the admin staff deal with Brandon”, to find him being pinned to the floor by 3 grown men! Oh, and the phone call from the Principal advising me that since I was more than 30 minutes away he was going to call the ambulance to have my son “chemically subdued”! Both of those incidents broke my heart. I felt extremely guilty that my son had caused such distress to the staff at the school, but also felt sick to my stomach that my undersized 9 year old son was being “managed” like a violent criminal. (you have to see this kid to believe it. He is the height of a 7 year old, yet is able to physically fight a male adult for well over an hour).
3. WHY? What causes it, and how can we make these kid’s lives less stressful for them? (yes I know there are studies, but lets face it, they don’t really know for sure).
Aidan, Autism and parenting.
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