Self-help on the road for dealing with autism Lyssna Here you may find solutions in different situations along your way through life School What's hard to understand are the thoughts, feelings and intentions of other people. Therefore, people around your child must have great knowledge of how your child thinks and reacts for the development at school to be good. Read more Friends/leisure time In order to get in contact with children of the same age, help from adults is needed. Read more Food It is common that you who have autism are sensitive to some smells, tastes and textures. It may often imply that you want to eat a few dishes only. Read more Hygiene Hypersensitivity to smell and touch may make it uncomfortable, for instance, to shower. Read more Sleep Sleep problems are common in children with autism and can impair their quality of life and the symptoms they have. Read more Sexuality Children and young people with autism must have very clear support with their sexuality. Read more Anger Outbursts of anger can easily be triggered by the child not understanding what is expected or as soon as a habitual pattern is broken. Read more Anxiety and depression The child's difficulties in dealing with interactions with others can often lead to anxiety and depression. Read more Treatment To practice things that are difficult, such as understanding how to interact with your family and friends works out well if you can do it at your own pace and with support from the environment. Read more
