Children are all cute, but some are especially innocent, who need special care. Similar are children with autism. Today on International Day of Disabled Persons, autism consultant Gopika Kapoor summarized many important things related to the care of such children.
Important tips for parenting a child with autism?
This will help a lot of parents whose children are suffering from autism. Let’s know about autism from Gopikaji. They say
1. Neurodevelopment Condition
In my opinion, autism is a growing condition worldwide. Research shows that the statistic or number of autism, which is 54, a child has autism. It is a neurodevelopment condition. Neuro means that it affects the brain and developmental means that it affects the development of children.
2. Concerned parents
When parents learn that their child has autism, then I have seen that most of the parents get very upset. They worry about what we will do with the child, how we will teach, will he go to school, will he be able to grow up and do a job… all these concerns come in his mind. Parents who get support of their family and parents who manage themselves, their children mostly develop. This means that it is very important to pay attention to the mental state of the parents. Autism is a condition that affects not just the child, but also the family. Therefore, we should note that not only the child is learning, but the whole family is developing. Their physical and mental health should be good.
3. Encourage
When we work with autistic children, then we must first keep in mind that we should not have the expectations we have with a neurotrophic child. If we are working with someone who cannot see, then we expect something from them that one day they will be able to see? In the same way, we should not have expectations with him that he will become neurotypical. Also, we should also keep in mind what children like. Motivation is very rare in these children. So whatever they like, even if it is not what other children like, we have to work with them. They have to be constantly encouraged. This will increase his motivation and he will like to work.
4. Mental state
To keep the mental health of autistic children right, the most important thing is that we never have to let them feel that they are less than us. They may be different, but not less. They should never let us feel any deficiency in them. This will keep their mental health right. They should work with them keeping in mind what they like. His interest should be increased. There are many such children, who made a career out of their interest. Many children were also very successful, so they should be encouraged. Their mental state must be maintained. They should never let them feel that they are lacking. Instead, attention should be given to their good points. They should tell about them and work on their problems, but should not pay too much attention. In the same way, we can maintain their mental state.
5. Parents View
The atmosphere in our house is very pleasant environment. We all laugh and play, very happy. Yes, at first there was tension about the child’s condition, we used to get very upset. But gradually we managed everything. Now the atmosphere of our house is pleasant.
6. Parenting Guide
I will tell the parents of other children that if you remain depressed all the time, under stress all the time, then this anxiety will come on your children. He will not be able to learn well. Your stress will come on them. So instead you learn to be happy about the child you have. Learn to work with him. Gradually you will see that your child will not only be able to learn well, but he will also be very happy. This is what all parents want for their children.