How can I support a child with autism?

It is important to give a child with autism support so they can adapt to their neurological and developmental disorder.

Offering and implementing the right support systems to help a child with autism will offer them stability and trust that allows them to live a comfortable life.

At Almond Children’s Care, we believe all young people with autism should receive the best care that will allow them to transition into an adult with the knowledge their autism is supported.

Here’s how you can help a child with autism in their day-to-day life.

There is a child that struggles to communicate – how can I help?

It is not uncommon for a child, who has autism, to struggle with their communication but we will do all we can to ease their stresses.

So, what can you do to help a child communicate?

There are lots of ways to enhance a child’s communication.

These include:

• Using their name so they know you are communicating with them
• Using simple and clear language
• Allowing extra time for the child to understand what you have said
• Making them feel comfortable

Most importantly, you can use our therapy services to support and improve the speech and language of the child you are caring for.

Children and young people are at the heart of everything we do – our professionals, combined with their expert knowledge, ensure each young person is properly cared for and that they are involved in the care process as much as possible.

What support options are available?

The process of finding the right care and support for a child with autism can be tricky to navigate but it doesn’t have to be.

There are many different forms of support services that are designed to help a young person with autism in an effective and comfortable way.

For example, if the child you care for is struggling to socialise, why not implement our residential care or educational support service?

By using either of these services, you will be offering your child skills they need to integrate in society and achieve their full potential.

Almond House, our residential care service, offers a safe and nurturing environment for all young people to grow within.

As clients with autism, we understand the importance of treating each young person with kindness and consideration as they navigate through the complexities an autism diagnosis might create.

For further information about autism and how it affects a child, please visit the NHS website.

To discuss the care options for a child with autism, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today or by calling 024 7610 2333.