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Working with Autistic Children

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Posted November 30th, 2008 by kbueno

            This has been a new and interesting adventure for me in learning about autism in children.  I work at a local elementary school where we have a couple of autistic children.  John is in kindergarten and is limited to such things as:  no eye contact, no communication, lack of social skills, temper, has trouble cutting with scissors and isn’t potty trained.  We have learned through many situations, what works for John and what doesn’t.  By gently rubbing the top of his hand, calms him down.  Also by “rewarding” John with extra computer time or a snack seems to work.  I can go on and on with my personal experiences but I believe that all children should be treated the same.  Autism maybe a disorder but as long as parents/teachers and society stay objective, believe in the child, they have life in the palm of their hands.