[header] How to encourage an autistic child [title] Help kids find autistic role models. [step] One thing that discourages autistic children is the fear that they are somehow " inferior " to neurotypical people. This couldn't be further from the truth. 
Helping them realize the incredible successes of other autistic people can help give them drive, initiative, and confidence to succeed : [substeps] Daniel tammet is a writer and linguist known as one of the smartest men alive. He's appeared on tv shows everywhere as well as documentaries.