Autism Child
The autism child appears to live in his/her own world, showing little interest in others, and a lack of social awareness. The focus of an autism child is a consistent routine and includes an interest in repeating odd and peculiar behaviors. Autistic children often have problems in communication, avoid eye contact, and show limited attachment to others.
The autism child can have difficulty in forming relationships with others (in part, due to an inability to interpret facial expressions or emotions). The autism child may resist cuddling, play alone, and be resistant to change, and/or have delayed speech development. The autism child tends to exhibit repeated body movements (such as flapping hands or rocking) and have unusual attachments to objects. However, many persons with autism excel consistently on certain mental tasks (i.e., counting, measuring, art, music, memory).
When your autism child makes the transition from preschool to Primary school, he faces a new and unfamiliar environment. But, it's an exciting time too because you know that he is going to learn so much during the next few years. It's easy for parents to feel anxiety and uncertainty about how their autism child will adapt to school and the many challenges ahead. You will feel more comfortable if you prepare for the transition to school with an introductory visit well before the start of Primary School. Simply call the school where your autism child will attend and ask for an appointment with the Head Teacher or Special Educational Needs Teacher.
The school will need to work closely with you and your Autism Child’s Pre- School to make a smooth transition to full time education.
You are probably able to determine most of your autism child's needs and wants, but you should expect a learning curve for the school staff and your autism child to communicate. This is actually a great opportunity because your autism child will need to expand his/her ability to communicate in a new environment.
Think about the independent skills your autism child needs to learn to adapt to a mainstream classroom. You want your autism child to spend as much time as possible with his/her peers where he or she will be motivated and encouraged to develop full potential. When possible, use technology to facilitate communication for your autism child.
Most school programs with children who have autistic disorders use a highly structured approach. As with all children affected by a disability, this is a vital part of the learning process. Expect direct teaching of adapted communication and social skills. Visit often and learn the techniques her school uses so that you can reinforce the learning at home.
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