Research and clinical practice has repeatedly
demonstrated that early intervention is linked with positive treatment
outcomes. In seeking effective and research-based treatment for autism, you are
on the right path.
Parents with kids with special needs often feel alone, as if
they were the only ones facing these problems. It is important to know that you
are not alone. We the professionals devote our lives to assist you. It is what
we do for a living. Obtaining appropriate education and information will lead
you to success. The school, the state health department, support groups and
other parents are resources for you to learn more.
Spend quality time with your child and don’t forget to have
fun. Above all, a child with special needs is like any other child because all
children have essential needs: acceptance, care, support and more than
anything, love. The difference is that the child with special needs experiences
delays in development which limit him/her from positive life experiences:
learning from the environment and from school, enjoying outings, playing,
making friends. This leads to frustration which in turn trigger behavior
challenges.
Therefore, these children might be exposed to a state of
permanent punishment. Although challenging behaviors produce an immediate
desired outcome for the child (e.g. not participate in non-preferred
activities, obtaining attention, escaping aversive stimuli, obtaining sensory
stimulation) those behaviors also produce anger and frustration in the adults
who deal with that child, avoidance by others, poor relationships and low
self-esteem, loss of learning opportunities, or restraint.
It’s our job as parents, educators and therapist to rescue
this child.
In the spirit of the Holidays, make helping your child a
priority for the coming year. That would be the best gift.
No comments:
Post a Comment