Autism Magazine

Positive tips for parents You can't pour from an empty cup is my old-time favorite quote for self-care, an empty cup means that your ability to take care of others will be non-existent. If you constantly juggling finance, family and children etc. you are most likely to get burned out and that will result in exhaustion, negativity and lack of enthusiasm. How to take care of yourself Don't isolate yourself You need to connect and communicate with other people. Raising a child with special needs might feel like people are judgmental or not understanding of your situation but staying isolated will not help you either, surrounding yourself with people might educate them about your child's needs. Do not compare your child with other children Comparison puts a lot of pressure on children and it makes the whole parenting experience negative. Every child is unique and we need to let them be! Don't change Being a parent changes a lot of things let alone  p...

 Importance of preparing your child for school For most parents looking for school can be both an exciting and a stressful experience. There are many things to consider when you are looking for school: if the child is ready for school or whether they will adapt easily in the school environment. An important factor that determines whether the child is ready for school goes beyond cognitive and academic development, it also includes social, emotional and physical development. Children would commonly struggle the first few days and sometimes even longer because they have difficulties adapting to change,sharing,socialising and sometimes being made to comply or follow instructions. As a result of the above mentioned struggles children would then struggle to have a positive experience at school and teachers would also struggle to assist the child.   Teaching children self-help skills (putting pants,shoes and T-shirts on, brushing teeth and feeding themselves) is a good skill that i...