When you decided to have children I’m sure like everyone, you imagined how they might be when they grow up….
Where they might work…
What type of relationship they’ll be in ect….
But something that nearly all parents say about their child is….
“I just want them to be happy.”
Now, most children with ASD engage in stimming behaviours and/or have activities or rituals they enjoy doing again and again…
For example, one boy I used to work with loved to repeat phrases from Disney and Pixar movies over and over.
Another child I worked with loved spinning the wheels on a toy vehicle and watch them go round and round.
And I’ll never forget the little boy who just loved to recite the names of all the train stations he knew again and again.
Your child may do something like this too…
And when children with autism engage in their stim, activity or ritual, they often look and feel very very happy.
And this is something you need to be cautious of…
Because think about it…
If you “just want to see your child happy” it can be easy to fall into the trap of giving in to your child and allowing them to have or engage in their stim, activity or ritual all of the time.
There’s a drama on BBC at the moment about a family with a newly diagnosed boy on the spectrum, it’s called “The A Word” you may be watching it…
Well, there’s a scene where a doctor is explaining autism to the boy’s parents…
She tells them… “His constant singing is a way of protecting himself and keeping him shut out and away from the things he finds difficult, like communication and emotions.”
This got me thinking…
It’s likely that the first time you try taking away your child’s activity or blocking / distracting them from their stim or ritual that it will be very challenging for you…
You’re likely to see lots of behaviour from your child…
Possibly a tantrum…
Maybe even a meltdown.
And it’s because of this that a lot of parents don’t try, or worse still, don’t follow through.
Because….. you guessed it…
“They just want to see their child happy.”
Now, if you want to discover functional ways to help your child enjoy other activities plus manage their challenging behaviour then pick up a copy of “A Guide To Unlimited Autism Success” …
It’s my new paperback book, designed for all parents and carers who want to find out easy to copy and proven strategies to use at home that will help their child thrive.
I also cover how to meet your child’s sensory needs and recommend some great inexpensive resources that can help your child balance out their sensory system.
When this book goes to print on 10th May 2016, it will retail for a minimum of £21.00… But pre-order your copy today and you can get it for just £15 with FREE delivery anywhere in the world…
Click here to claim your copy…
Speak with you soon, until then
Live every moment, Love beyond words and make a difference today…
Emma Ottaway
P.S. Pre-order ‘A Guide To Unlimited Autism Success’ today and if at the end of it you don’t think the proven tips and strategies inside will help your child progress quicker than you previously imagined. Simply drop me an email and I’ll refund all your money… and you don’t even have to send it back to me.
