The Interests of an Autistic Child Come First

Creating a safe environment is the first step to ensuring the child feels comfortable. It is necessary for their physical, social, and emotional development, as well as for success in later life. Therefore, protecting the child from all potential dangers is important for every parent.

When creating a comfortable space, it’s important to consider both the child’s needs and your own. Young autistic children may have difficulty understanding how the world works, which makes navigating social situations challenging. For this reason, an atmosphere of trust and comfort is vital for raising the child with their future in mind.

Here are some behavior rules to follow when interacting with children:

1. Stay Calm in Any Situation

1. • Recognize that everyone sometimes makes mistakes or makes decisions that don’t fit the situation.
   • Children should learn that making mistakes is acceptable, and they shouldn’t feel guilty or angry about it.
   • Patiently explain why the child is behaving incorrectly instead of losing your temper—shouting can harm future relationships.
   • When speaking softly, information is easier to perceive.

2. Creating a Sensory-Friendly Space

1. • To help the child focus, not only maintain order, but designate specific places for different items. This will help avoid unnecessary distractions and ensure that the environment is completely safe.
   • Use adjustable blinds, avoid having too many plants, and utilize natural lighting. This will help create a more comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.
   • Choose neutral or pastel colors for painting rooms, rather than bright colors.
   • Several favorite pictures and photos of the child on the walls will help them feel happy.

3. Ensuring Safety

1. • Make sure everything is always in its place and not scattered in a disorderly manner.
   • Substances like vinegar or baking soda, as well as medicines, should be kept out of reach of children. Labels with pictures should be placed on these items as a precaution.
   • Keep knives, forks, scissors, and small electrical appliances as high as possible.

4. Honesty, Openness, and Leading by Example

1. • Explain the importance of safety to children.
   • To develop good behavior patterns, you should model appropriate behavior yourself.
   • Observe how children behave outside the home to gradually correct their behavior.
   • Regular “question and answer” conversations will strengthen interpersonal bonds, with openness fostering respect from children.

5. Expressing Affection

1. • Parents should be attentive and caring. It’s important to express concern when children are clearly upset and ask them what they are feeling.
   • Acts of kindness and support from adults will help children build normal, friendly relationships with their peers, and in the future, with other people in general.

Additionally, autistic children may face additional challenges in daily life and learning:

• The child must clearly understand how much time is needed to complete a particular task. Hourglasses or visual timers can help with this. Each task should have a designated time limit to help focus, without being distracted by external factors.
• Use sign language for children with underdeveloped speech, and for others, use short, simple, clear, and unambiguous sentences.
• Many children with autism spectrum disorders respond well to visual information.
• It’s important to explain the difference between parents, other family members, and strangers. Children should not take treats or toys from strangers, and they should not let them into the house. In the case of a suspicious situation, the child should seek out an adult they trust—such as a teacher—and share their concerns. It’s also wiser to contact emergency services and help the child memorize their numbers. It will be easier to recognize potentially dangerous situations if role-playing them.
• For autistic children, as well as their parents, life should be fulfilling and not only consist of therapeutic sessions. Fun activities that promote social skills development should be incorporated into their routine.

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