In the starry night sky, there are always some stars that seem particularly lonely, they twinkle alone, not understood. Similarly, in our society, there is a group of autistic children known as "star children", who live in their own world, and it seems so difficult to communicate with the outside world. Today, let's walk into the inner world of these children, learn about autism, and learn how to better care for them.
What is autism in children
Autism in children, also known as autism, is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. It mainly affects children's social interaction and communication skills, and is manifested by verbal and non-verbal communication disorders, narrow interests, and stereotyped and repetitive behavior patterns. Children with autism may differ from their peers in a number of ways, including perception, thinking, emotion, and behavior.
Characteristics of children with autism
1.Social impairment: Children with autism may have difficulty understanding and expressing emotions and lack the ability to form intimate relationships with others.
2.Communication difficulties: They may use language differently than the average person, sometimes using repetitive or rigid sentences, or even not using language at all.
3.Stereotyped behavior: Children with autism tend to have very fixed patterns of behavior and may have strong feelings of resistance to changes in their environment.
4.Narrow interests: They may show extreme interest in certain things and indifference to others.
How to understand and care for children with autism
1.Acceptance and understanding: The first thing to recognize is that autism is a disease, not a character flaw in your child. Parents need to listen patiently to their children's needs, understand their behavior patterns, and avoid over-blaming or forcing their children to change.
2.Create a supportive environment: Providing a stable, orderly, and disciplined environment for children with autism can help them better adjust to life. At the same time, parents can help their children better cope with the challenges of daily life by adjusting the home environment, such as using visual cues, simplifying tasks, etc.
3.Encourage social interaction: Although children with autism have difficulties socializing, parents can still encourage them to interact with others through games, activities, etc. Not only will this improve your child's social skills, but it will also help develop their empathy and emotional expression skills.
4.Seek professional support: Autism is a condition that requires long-term intervention and **. Parents should actively seek the help of professional institutions and experts to develop a personalized plan for their children to help them gradually improve their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
5.Develop hobbies: Although children with autism may have relatively narrow interests, parents can help them develop their strengths and talents by supporting their hobbies. This not only boosts a child's self-confidence and self-esteem, but also provides them with more opportunities to integrate into society.
The children of the stars "live in their own world, but their hearts are equally eager to be understood and loved." As parents and members of society, we should use more patience and love to accept them and help them integrate into society. By learning about autism, creating a supportive environment, encouraging social interaction, seeking professional support, and developing hobbies, we can light the way for these "star children" to thrive in the light of love. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and better world for children with autism.