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10 Tips for Parents of Autistic Children Latham NY

Parents who have autistic children face unique challenges in raising their kids. Beyond knowing what medications and what types of intervention are most helpful, parents must understand the best ways to interact with their child, and how to incorporate the disease into their everyday lives. Here are 10 tips to help parents of autistic children in Latham.

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(518) 782-5060
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Latham, NY
Nancy L Bunker
(518) 782-2309
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Latham, NY
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(518) 456-5951
500 New Karner Rd
Albany, NY
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(518) 489-2666
1367 Washington Ave
Albany, NY
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518-456-0510
1822 Western Ave. 
Albany, NY
Kim S Van Der Veer
518-783-1908
1134 Troy Schenectady Rd. 
Latham, NY
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(518) 783-3110
1201 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY
Jeffrey L. Rockmore
518-438-0505
1365 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY
Debbie Kennedy
(518) 438-1434  
4 Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY
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(518) 442-5454
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY
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10 Tips for Parents of Autistic Children

Parents who have autistic children face unique challenges in raising their kids. Beyond knowing what medications and what types of intervention are most helpful, parents must understand the best ways to interact with their child, and how to incorporate the disease into their everyday lives. Here are 10 tips to help parents of autistic children

  1. Try to understand your child's behaviors.

    Most children are not bad intentionally; they just react differently to stimulants. In fact, a study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that autistic children are more likely perceive eye contact, even from a familiar person, as a threat. What is it that bothers your child? Understanding what most affects your child will help you solve-and possibly prevent-issues quickly and effectively.
  2. Find positive outlets for socially "unusual" behavior.

    Shouting may be frowned upon in many indoor places, but going to a park to do so is acceptable for children. An action that may be out of place in one location may be perfectly tolerable in another.
  3. Provide sensory input...

    Children with autism need sensory care, whether in the form of a strong hug or playfully rolled in a blanket.
  4. ...But avoid too much.

    If your child's autism makes him or her react strongly to things like carnivals or parades, stay away from those situations whenever possible. If you can't, try a distracting sensory toy like a teddy bear to hug. ...
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