Getting The Proper Therapy For Your Autistic Child.

Proper Therapy-How does autism impact a person’s life? When a child is living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can have an emotional and physical toll on them. Working with autistic children and giving them therapy, support, and awareness can be crucial for their well-being.

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Proper Therapy-Emotional Impact of Living With Autism.

The emotional responses presented by kids with ASD can often mimic the symptoms of other mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. Sometimes these conditions can co-occur with autism, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that your child is suffering from them. Some of the emotional impacts of ASD include:

• Difficulty processing and Expressing Emotions.  Because it can be challenging to express emotions that they don’t understand themselves, many people with ASD may be suffering in silence.
• Problems With Emotional Regulation. This involves identifying an emotion and choosing an appropriate response. Since it may be difficult for individuals with ASD to discern emotions, they may be unable to suppress, ignore or regulate inappropriate emotional reactions (sometimes leading to “autism tantrums.”)
• Emotional distress. There are a lot of people with ASD that are living with feelings of anxiety because of the symptoms of ASD, a sense of not belonging and being misunderstood. They may be silently suffering from emotional distress, anxiety, or depression.

Proper Therapy-Physical Impact of Living With Autism.

Along with the emotional impacts of ASD, there are also several physical conditions associated with the diagnosis of autism. It is vital to keep up with regular check-ups and dental visits. There are also many treatment programs for kids with ASD, taking their issues and needs into consideration. Some of the physical impacts of ASD include:

•  Health and Fitness  Problems. Increased physical activity can reduce negative behaviours for children with ASD and increase their confidence and communication skills. To improve your child’s health and fitness, ensure a balanced diet, regular exercise, tight sleeping schedule and medication plans. Group sports may also be very beneficial to help children with ASD develop their social skills.
•  Eating difficulties. Some children with autism tend to be very picky eaters, and they will often refuse to eat certain foods because of their colour, taste or textures. Creating a meal plan around these preferences can be challenging to find healthy foods, so be prepared to give it plenty of time and patience.
• Sleeping Problems. There is a clear correlation between autism and sleeping issues. Kids living with autism often struggle with sleeping problems for several reasons, like overstimulation or restlessness. Sleep is crucial for the health of your child, however. To help your child with these problems, you must stick to a strict bedtime routine. This will also benefit you.

Proper Therapy- Getting Your Child The Help They Need.

There are thousands of autistic children in need of treatment to excel in life. This may be due to a lack of available services, resources and treatment options for autistic children. Different autistic children may also need various interventions, and without proper diagnoses and care, they may not be getting the treatment necessary for their unique struggles and impairments.

Another reason children with ASD might not be receiving adequate services and treatment is a lack of autism awareness in their community. It is possible that the caregivers and teachers do not recognize the signs of autism in certain children, who are then overlooked when they could have been diagnosed and received treatment. 

At Autism Centre For Kids, we are doing our best to contribute to getting children living with an autism spectrum disorder the best possible treatment they can receive.  We have created the ACK Give Back Project, where we have reached out to private donors who believed in our cause and created a fund to support families in crisis. The ACK Give Back Project aims to assist 613 families a calendar year with funding for therapy, household supplies, camps, vacations and activities for children with autism.