PArents with Autistic Children

United States
March 5, 2009 12:35am CST
Being a parent with an Autistic child, I was just wondering the different ways that parents bond with their children. My son does show affection and I thiank god for that. SOmetimes he just doesn't get it when we are out doing things for him or having fun. I am constantly finding ways to strengthen our bond.
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@Foxxee (3651)
• United States
7 Mar 09
Find what your son enjoys... & try to involve yourself in that with him. My 3 year old was diagnosed with Autism & he is also the most lovable kid you can meet... He doesn't have good social skills & has a lot of problems with sensory, but we have found different ways to bond. You can sit with your child when he is stimming & stim with him... I don't know what kind of form of Autism your son has or how old he is, so I can't give much advise... What does your son enjoy? How old is he? Any kind of contact is a bond... you will find ways... :)
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
5 Mar 09
My son was diagnosed with aspergers when he was 8. He used to throw fits and didn't really understand compassion. he could hurt someone and then have a big smile on his face. I think the way i bonded with him was i made him understand that people do have feelings by constantly asking how he would feel if someone did the same thing to him. I think it finally got through to him. he is now 21 and he is a totally different person now. he is helpful, he is kind and he is loving. So I know with ork some kids can turn out really well as adults.