Hello, I am a teenage and this summer i will be working with children with autism can anyone give me advice?

Yes, some of them show their affection by kicking and biting the hell out of you - but underneath all that, they really are a lovely bunch and you will miss them more than you can imagine when you leave your placement, even though they pushed your patience further than you ever thought it could go. Their energy and enthusiasm, allbeit a distant, detatched one is contagious and you just can't help liking them if you work with them long enough and it really opens your eyes.Hello, I am a teenage and this summer i will be working with children with autism can anyone give me advice?
Be patient, loving, reassuring, and comforting to the kids. Also remember that they almost always think logically, not emotionally, even if their logic isn't exactly perfect. Oh and if they're up to it, get them to interact with each other, even though most Autistic kids resent it they NEED to build social skills, and plus socializing can actually make some of the Autism symptoms lessen or disappear (really) as the mind has to adapt.Hello, I am a teenage and this summer i will be working with children with autism can anyone give me advice?
Defanatley patients and understanding they aren't normal kids. Their skills will all probably be different, and some may bite, kick, or scratch, but there is some reason for their set off. Most autistic kids have set routines and when they are forced to do things that aren't in their specific schedule, they tend to have a melt down, and breaking their routine can be one of the hardest things. With it being a summer program, they will be used to their school routine, dealing with that will be challenging. Sometimes it's better to allow them to ';freak out'; as long as they aren't a danger to others or themselves. They love different kinds of ';sensory'; items, such as shaving creme, jello, pudding, etc.. And as other kids, always have them working toward something. They can be really sweet, lovable kids though. It can just take some time getting used to how they act and understand how they learn. Don't let others scare you either... Good Luck!
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1. They need routine and predictability.





2. They will take things literally, any figures of speech or metaphorical speech may confuse them.





3. They may have difficulty following verbal instructions: break things down into small steps.





4. What organisational skills?





5. They aren't being rude on purpose; if they are rude, don't get mad, just explain what they did wrong, even if it seems obvious to you.





6. Their senses are often miswired: if they say that some sensory input hurts, believe them, even if you don't think it's possible to be bothered by it.
You need a lot of patience.





They need things to be predictable. There needs to be some structure that is followed every day. They generally dislike breaking the routine. If there must be some change it is necessary to prepare them for it in advance.





If they're having a meltdown or throwing a tantrum it sometimes works to talk about their special interest.





Autism is a spectrum, so each child can be very different from the next one. With time you'll probably get to know each child's needs a bit better.
Be careful. Sometimes people with autism can have outbursts and kick and punch for no reason. My sister in law taught kids with autism for years and she would come home daily with bruises on her legs from the austim kids kicking her. They didnt know what they were doing. So be careful. Doesnt always happen but it can so step back if they start kicking and hitting for no reason.
Try to be patient with them. I am currently helping a kid my same age who is autistic and learns slower. Remember to try and talk in an understanding calm sweetish way so they feel comfortable. Also try to comprimize when sometihng they dont like comes up. for instance, they dont like the activity ur doing. tell them this is was planned and he/she does it then they get something afterward. Whatever ur reward is. stickers etc.
Check out section 12, on autism, and section 83, on vaccines, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Enter AUTISM in the searchbar, at http://www.mercola.com
I'm sorry i dont know what an autism is but if i did then i dunno but try to make the best outta the worst i suppose and have funn the summer will go by fast
Have patience.


And try to understand their mind-state.


It will be a serious test for you, but you need to remember that the situation is most likely harder for them than it is for you.
This may sound crazy, but a friend of mine has an autistic child and she swears that wearing red lipstick helps establish contact.
Don't let them drive a car no matter how much they insist they are a very good driver.
Lots of patience and understanding, but don't give in. Be stern and let them know who's boss.
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