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How to Deal with Autistic Children's Meltdowns

Act in a calm and reassuring manner., Offer a hug., Let the child leave the situation., Learn to tell the difference...

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How to Help an Autistic Child Cope with Change

Anticipate changes in routine., Explain what will happen during the new activity or change., Offer routine or familiar...

12 steps 5 min Advanced

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How to Help an Autistic Child Cope with Having to Get Surgery

Get as much information about the surgery as possible., Discuss your child's needs with the doctor., Talk about surgery...

44 steps 33 min Advanced

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How to Teach Autistic Children to Swim

Talk to the child about swimming., Show the child photos or videos of people swimming., Take the child to the pool...

17 steps 12 min Advanced

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How to Use Pictures and Colors to Teach Autistic Kids

Work with one single color at a time., Try to avoid overwhelming the child by giving him too many choices., Work with...

5 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Babysit an Autistic Child

Get information from the parents., Be aware of dangers., Engage with the child's interests., Know that routines...

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How to Encourage an Autistic Child

Help kids find autistic role models., Build support networks of other children, either online or in person., Encourage...

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How to Support a Family with an Autistic Child

Run errands and help out where needed., Help the parents make time for a "date night.", Spend time with the parents...

5 steps 5 min Medium

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How to Take an Autistic Child on Vacation

Know your child., Talk about the vacation with your child., Use social stories and picture books to explain parts that...

20 steps 7 min Advanced

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How to Take an Autistic Child to the Dentist

Look for a disability-friendly dentist., Plan the appointment on a day that won't be busy for your child., Try reading...

6 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Take an Autistic Child to a Party

Form an action plan for meltdowns, shutdowns, and sensory overload., Let them take a small bag or backpack to hold...

10 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Take an Autistic Child to Disneyland

Tell the child weeks in advance., Give them an idea of what to expect., Think of what coping tools you should bring...

9 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Talk to an Autistic Child

Speak about their interests., Shorten your sentences if you're talking to a younger child or a person who doesn't...

10 steps 6 min Advanced

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How to Spot Signs of Autism in Teenagers

Realize there is no "one way" to be autistic., Analyze their childhood behaviors., Look for symptoms that may have...

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How to Take an Autistic Child to a Restaurant

Know your child., Choose your restaurant carefully., Rehearse eating out with your child., Consider your individual's...

10 steps 4 min Medium

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How to Recognize Aspergers in a Toddler

Examine the toddler's social interactions., Examine imaginative play., Watch for how they read others., Look at whom...

18 steps 8 min Advanced

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How to Make a Good First Impression to the Parents if You're Autistic

Ask your partner about their parents' etiquette., Ask about the dress code., Talk to your partner about any of their...

7 steps 2 min Medium

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How to Socialize As an Autistic Teen

Look your best., Practice confident body language., Don't fear yourself, or your autism., Try going with a supportive...

5 steps 2 min Medium

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How to Deal with Mommy Shaming

Respond with kindness., Think twice before replying., Use humor.Some people are going to have their opinions and not...

12 steps 7 min Advanced

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How to Discipline Kids While Promoting Positive Self‐Esteem

Measure effectiveness in the long-term., Help them learn from mistakes., Encourage problem-solving.

3 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Deal with Parents Misunderstanding You

Know what you want from the conversation., Choose the right place., Set a date., Keep the situation calm., Bring up...

15 steps 9 min Advanced

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How to Teach Teenagers to Be Successful

Teach first and foremost that their success is up to them., Teach the teenagers that success means to delight in doing...

21 steps 4 min Advanced

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How to Talk to Teens About Mental Health Issues

Look out for warning signs of mental illness., Bring up your concerns in a gentle way., Listen actively., Dispel any...

5 steps 3 min Medium

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How to Support a Friend Whose Child Has Cancer

Be there for your friend., Visit your friend and her child at the hospital. , Buy presents to cheer up the child. , If...

15 steps 2 min Advanced

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