Live, Learn, Love
Parenting Children With ASD
Communication between kids with ASD and their caregivers can be difficult, because ASD often involves differences in communication and observation styles. For instance, a parent may feel loved by getting a warm hug from their child, but their child might not perceive that affection as a sign of love if they don’t like physical contact.
So this year, let’s learn how to understand each other a little bit better so we can be the most loving people we can be. Here’s how to live, learn, and love with your family members on the autism spectrum.
Live: How your life changes, how to keep it balanced
It can be challenging juggling the responsibilities as parent, spouse and work colleague. After several months of our children transitioning to virtual learning while we simultaneously work under the same roof, it is easy to get lost in the plethora of duties crowding into a single space.
But as every autism parent knows, patience and serenity are vital to being an effective guide and caregiver to children with ASD. So let’s look at a few ways to make life at home peaceful and productive with your child on the autism spectrum. Here are a few ways to rediscover balance in your life to better support your child with ASD
