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 for you to understand are the thoughts, feelings and intentions of other people. Therefore, people around you must have great knowledge of how you think and react to help you develop well in school. Read more Friends/leisure time To get in contact with other young people, you need help from adults. Read more Food It is common that you who have autism are sensitive to some smells or tastes. It may mean 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 It is common for young people with autism to have sleep problems. Read more Exercise It is important for exercise for then you feel better and sleep better. Read more Sexuality It is normal to pleasure yourself. Read more Anger You can feel anger when you do not understand what is expected from you or as soon as a habitual pattern is broken. Read more Anxiety and depression Hypersensitivity to different sensory stimuli may make you feel like you want to be alone. For example, some sounds may be very scary and disturbing. 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 Develop strong sides Maybe, there is something you're especially interested in and that you're good at. Read more
