A MOM SHARES TIPS ON HOW TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

By Amina GISELLE

For anyone, the world can be a difficult place. Most people experience pressure from relationships, school, and planning for the future at some point in their lives. But the road to success can seem all the more difficult when you factor in additional difficulties that the majority of children on the spectrum deal with.

Children on the autism spectrum, in particular, frequently experience difficulty fitting in and making friends at school. Both of my children are autistic, but one of them has a hard time making friends who share his interests.

Sometimes they may have a hard time understanding what is expected of them in social situations.

Children may become even more socially isolated as a result of these difficulties.

On numerous occasions, I’ve seen my youngest child isolate himself from the group and the chaos to play independently. He frequently acts in this manner when he is feeling anxious or overwhelmed. There are some things you can do to help kids with autism feel more included in your life.