First, do you know what Autism really is? If not let me tell you. It's a neurological and developmental disability. It affects a child socially, emotionally, and expressively. It doesn't mean a child is incapable it means a child needs more time and patience to understand things. Autism is not caused by " bad parenting" and is not contagious!!
There is no physical disability with autism so you can't say " oh yeah that child has autism". Every one has a choice to understand, be aware and accept autism. Just like people have the choice to be ignorant. Children and Adults with Autism are beautiful, intelligent, and soooo lovable!! They deserve just as much as anyone else. Just because they have autism it doesn't make them any less. If you don't learn about autism you will never learn to accept.
If ignorance is your choice then also make it your choice to not bully or make nasty comments about people with autism. You choose to not understand about autism that's ok you have the right to make that choice.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Autism And Siblings...
A sibling sometimes has a difficult time trying to understand autism. Sometimes they find it hard to understand why their sibling has it. They don't know how to interact with their sibling. For a child with a learning disability it's even harder to cope and make sense of it all. As a parent I didn't know how to explain to my son that his sister had autism.
He has a learning disability and ADD so I wasn't sure he would understand autism. I tried to be very clear when I explained it to him. I had to teach him how to interact with his sister and to be verbal with her. I taught my kids sign language so they can communicate with their sister. There has been lots of great moments.
I love watching my kids play together. I think my son and daughter can relate because they both understand each other now. My son will be able to help guide his sister and I know I will do a great job. The greatest feeling a parent can get is knowing that they are there for each other. Sibling love is AMAZING!!!
He has a learning disability and ADD so I wasn't sure he would understand autism. I tried to be very clear when I explained it to him. I had to teach him how to interact with his sister and to be verbal with her. I taught my kids sign language so they can communicate with their sister. There has been lots of great moments.
I love watching my kids play together. I think my son and daughter can relate because they both understand each other now. My son will be able to help guide his sister and I know I will do a great job. The greatest feeling a parent can get is knowing that they are there for each other. Sibling love is AMAZING!!!
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