Autism Parenting Tips

Tip #1: Daily Routine

Develop a routine for your child that you follow every day. Have certain

things that happen every day and certain elements that change, this way if the day needs to change for some reason, they will be used to part of their day being different. Utilized a visual schedule to show them if something is changing, communicate with them the day before and the day of the change in the schedule both verbally and visually so you are certain that they understand and are prepared for the change in their schedule.

Tip #2: Have a Behavior Plan in Place

Make sure that you have a plan in place for when your child has a behavior. Make sure that everyone who spends time with the child knows and understands the behavior plan. For example, if your behavior plan has to do with the use of a token board, then everyone that is around that child should be aware of it and know how to implement it. If you are unsure of how to set up a behavior plan for your child, contact a behavioral therapist and they can help you come up with a behavior plan.

Tip #3: Sensory

Make sure that your child’s sensory needs are met daily. As a parent you spend a lot of time with your child and you should be able to pin-point what their sensory needs are. Making sure they get these sensory needs met every day can help do decrease negative behaviors.