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Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’

Fear and Anxiety In Your Autistic Child – How Can You Decrease It?

Fear creates anxiety. If you are parent(s), or caregiver(s), for an autistic child, you will understand that fear and anxiety probably seems to be a regular part of your daily life, with your child. The question you are asking yourself, is, how can you decrease fear and anxiety for your child?

That question may seem overwhelming. You are aware that your child who has the disorder of autism, reacts with fear and anxiety, even if there is, the slightest change in his or her social environment. You are frustrated not knowing what to do.

Dealing With The Challenges Of Raising Children With Autism

When many parents find out that their children have autism, the initial reaction may be of anxiety, denial or even anger. However, through education and a good support system, parents can learn to accept their child as he is and create the best possible environment for their autistic child.

Common Symptoms of Autism

The average parent realizes that something is different about their child by the time the child reaches 18 months of age. Autistic children usually find social interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication and pretend play very difficult. An autistic child may be especially sensitive to sight, touch, smell, hearing or taste and typically becomes extremely distressed over a change in her routine. She may also repeatedly perform specific body movements and may be unusually attached to certain objects.