It is easy for autistic people to become stressed or overwhelmed, so creating quiet places can help them stay calm.   When they are looking for a place to sit, suggest one with minimal distractions (e.g. facing away from a noisy kitchen) Move conversations to quiet places  Designate an area where the autistic person can retreat during stress, and fill it with calming things Autistic people may have a hard time with unexpected changes in day-to-day life. Routines can support their sense of stability. When changes are made to those routines, the whole day can be completely thrown off, leading to confusion, fear, anger, or a meltdown. Here are some tips to keep things stable:   Help them create a schedule. Time slots can be used to designate what activities will happen during each part of the day. Maintain a visual calendar. Place it in a prominent and accessible location, such as a wall in the family room. Illustrations (clip art or drawings) can make the calendar look more friendly and appealing To prepare your loved one for this change, you should try to plan the event with them so they know it is coming   For example, a dentist's appointment may change your loved one's schedule. Put this event on your loved one’s calendar and discuss it with them ahead of time. While they might not be happy about their schedule being changed, they will at least be prepared. Try to place activities at specific time slots. For example, if they have math meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00, plan something else at 3:00 (e.g. a family hike) so that they will always have some sort of activity at the time. After a busy day at school, a social event, an appointment, or an outing, an autistic person is likely to feel tired. Time spent doing quiet activities (reading, playing, special interests) will help them recharge and stay balanced.   Remember that your idea of relaxation may not match their idea of relaxation. During a schedule change, try to schedule something positive after the stressful change. For example, after a doctor appointment, let your son have free time until supper. Autistic people often struggle with Sensory Processing Disorder, a neurological disorder in which sensory input that feels normal to other people may feel distracting, intensely uncomfortable, or even painful to the individual. Understand that these sensitivities cannot be ignored or willed away, and cause real distress.   Communicate with your loved one about the stimuli. Notice what causes discomfort, or ask. They may potentially be able to express discomfort, or give you clues. Pinpoint what the issues are, and try to find ways around them. For example, if your teenage sister cannot handle the sharp taste of toothpaste, try helping her pick out a milder flavor (e.g. children's bubble gum) toothpaste at the store. Some autism therapies, particularly behavior modification like ABA, can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder if they are done wrong. Some therapies are designed to break the patient's will, or force them to act "normal." This can be very emotionally damaging.   Avoid experimental or compliance-based therapy. The autistic person should be able to say "no" and take breaks. Therapy should not involve crying, screaming, violence, or pleading for help. If you suspect that a therapy is overwhelming, frightening, or painful, stop it. If you are not an adult, tell an adult, or report it to the authorities. into their daily lives. Exercise can provide an outlet for excess energy (if they constantly need to stim), can introduce them to sensory stimuli in a safe and controllable way, and can improve their mood and sense of security. Find an activity they like, and stick with it.  Autistic people may do better in individual sports, or in non-competitive environments. Even taking regular walks can be good for your loved one. . Special interests can offer a refuge to autistic people, develop important skills (for example, a young writer will learn to take critique), and possibly lead to a satisfying hobby or career. It also encourages the autistic person to be themselves.    Choose toys related to the interest Discuss their interest for a comfortable time period, e.g. during a car ride (You can also model reciprocal conversation by asking questions) Help them learn more via library books Suggest that they join clubs and activities related to the interest, since socializing may be less threatening if they like the conversation topic
اخلق ملاجئًا يمكن للمصاب بالتوحد أن يشعر فيها بالاسترخاء. ضع جدولًا زمنيًا. امنح الشخص الذي تحبه كثيرًا من التنبيهات حتى يتمكن من التكيف مع أية تغيراتٍ في الجدول الزمني. خطط لاستغلال الوقت الضائع بعد الانتهاء من أمرٍ شاقٍ أو مرهق. حدد أي المحفزات تزعجه. احرص أن تكون جميع محاولات التعامل مع التوحد آمنةً وغير قهرية. ضمّن التمارين الرياضية في برنامج التعامل مع التوحد. شجع الاهتمامات الخاصة بهم.