Archive for December, 2009
A person’s life from school to work is one of the most major transitions. They are protected in high school or college and helped and looked after financially and otherwise by their parents. After school these ties are cut and the person has to bend for himself. For any one this transition is scary and especially for an autistic individual school life is spent with peers in a controlled environment. For autistic people the work force is a difficult concept as they have to confront new situations daily contrary to the comfort of a set of fixed living condition.
Autistic graduates, mainly, should learn how to deal with people in business world proper grooming which may have been a simple thing in high school or college. Proper grooming like brushing your teeth, wearing proper dress, using deodorant and combing your hair comes naturally to people while an autistic person is really in need of help as he does not realize what is appropriate or inappropriate. By this time or stage in life many autistic persons, after schooling, are mature and can be the assigned task without problems and avoid out bursts in many situations. A few persons are highly skilled in maths and music, learning a new job in the work force is not a problem. The problem is to relate others in a social situation.
People take advantage of autistic persons because of relationship problems. Autistic persons believe that all people are inherently good like themselves. Companies and business people, sadly, do not follow ethnical practices. Autistic people are shocked at this and do not know how to handle the situation. Others in the work force may not be capable of dealing with autism leading to bad relationships among employees. Employees should not only teach the autistic person their new job but properly direct others who work with them. Autistic individuals should be prepared for intolerance in the work force which is common.
In short autistic people should realize that there is going to be a major transition and transformation between school and college life and life in the work force. It will be very helpful for them to seek help in the transition from therapists, family members or mentors. Going from school to work is not easy but hard work and motivation will bring success to any one autistic or not.
To plan a family vacation with children is not an easy thing at the end it can be a rewarding experience and it cannot be any different with the autistic child. The only thing is that you must be prepared for what ever life throws your way. Vacation, to an autistic child can either scary or confusing or a great educational experience with traces of wonderful memories the entire family can enjoy.
At the outset select a location according to the needs of the autistic child. If the child is sensitive to sound don’t go to the amusement park which is not the best for the child. Small beaches and camping make for quieter vacations. The location you chose should be enjoyable for all plans out your days once you are there. You may want to see attractions very early or late in the day to avoid crowd or you may want to go on vacation in the off season so as not to disrupt children’s school work. The autistic child is more comfortable in these situations as it will not be nervous, as in crowded places and you will have peace of mind. The distance of the chosen location from home, the mode of transport and if an airport is involved the security for the child have to be considered in advance.
While the location should be enjoyable for all, it should offer learning and social interaction chances for the autistic child. For example a child that dislikes touch sensations may enjoy the soft sands of the beach and the waves can give a different kind of feeling for him. The beach is great outside place for the child to yell without disturbing others. Non response children may benefit from a museum where they can ask questions and you too can.
People on vacation at your selected spot would not have dealt with autism before. Understand their ignorance but at the same time do not allow your child to be treated unfairly. Understand the child’s constitutional laws and compromise with them for example if a restaurant refuses to serve food offer the autistic child created a scene the previous night, explain the situation and ask if you can take food to go. Don’t be rude to people. Ignore all staring, snide comments, mean looks and concentrate on having a nice time with your family.
