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not baby question but about kids w. autism
Im 16 a ftm and 24 weeks preg. I babysit an 8 year old girl who has autism she is always fine when its me and her but as soon as morr people get home she laughs randomly screams jumps does many thing to get attention it frustrates me because idk how to handle it. Do any of u have tips on how to handle this or any of u moms with kids or relatives with autism any help is neededthanks
Children with autism are taking in information just like people without autism do... But with autism the brain cannot control this influx of information causing it to over stimulate them... She is fine with you because your are just one person to focus on... When others arrive her brain is going crazy trying to take in all the extra sounds, sights, and smells. Find something she can focus on... Just one thing, like bouncing a ball, or coloring a picture, that will hopefully allow her to cut out other noise and simulation and help to keep her calm! Hope that helps!!
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