I have a son who is diagnosed of autism. At first it is really hard to accept the fact that autism has no cure but I realized that denial is no good. The best way to help our children is acceptance and look for the things that will improve the condition of our child.
One struggle that is hard for us is to trip my son to movie house, restaurant and malls. So I talk several parents and therapies a ways or tips to have successful date with my son.
Here are ways to have successful date with your ASD child:
• Choose the right environment for your child
Make sure the place that will safe to your child. There should be a safety consideration regarding the place of your date. Your child should also comfortable as possible to prevent from meltdown.
• Set the mind of your child for a date
Some children with autism has struggle with transition so it is necessary to set the mind of your child regarding the date. Prepare your child as early so that he knows what will happen and ready for the date.
• Know the purpose for your date.
In the first, we want our child to explore the real world that is why it is important that our child should enjoy being outside our comfort home. Your child should also learn how to socialize with others and play with different toys.
• Select enjoyable activities yet educational activities with your child
Choose activities that your child promote practice for the skills and make sure that your child will love it.
• Always have a backup plan for negative behaviors
It is always mandatory to have back up plan in case that your child display negative behaviors or meltdowns.