How can I help my autistic son cope with routine changes? (A series in routines and autism) скачать в хорошем качестве

How can I help my autistic son cope with routine changes? (A series in routines and autism)

This chapter of autism and routines I discuss depths and grooves. I have learnt over the years that some of my sons routines are deep, which is why we call them grooves. The deeper the groove the harder it is to climb out of. No matter how much an autistic person may try it is almost impossible and it can be incredibly painful to do so. Painful can mean, a vast array of physicality reactions and feelings. Nausea, even vomiting, severe headaches, inability to physically move (shutdown) screaming and self harming to name just a few. Below are some links to videos by autistic people explaining shutdowns, meltdowns and sensory processing difficulties. This video I give an example of a deep groove routine that means it cannot be hurried or changed without severe repercussions for the autistic person experiencing the attempted change. Obviously life has surprises that are out of everyone's control and when they happen the autistic person will suffer for it. So, this video explores why (in my opinion) it is kinder and decent to not expect an autistic person to not get attached to a routine. Most humans enjoy routines for lots of different activities in their lives, Autistic people are no different . Throughout this series of autism and routines I discuss the reasons routines are paramount in an autistic persons life, giving examples of a few and how some can be changed or negotiated (next weeks) and how some routines become very deep if a life change or crisis has arisen. The more stressed an autistic person is the more likely they will need very strict routines, rigid to feel safe and secure in their daily lives.    • Ask an Autistic #15 - What are Autistic Me...      • Sensory Processing | What's That?      • Ask an Autistic #20 - What are Autistic Sh...   Honouring an autistic persons choices is essential for their well being and happiness. Often without understanding why some behaviours happen (from a neuro-typical persons perspective) can be difficult sometimes but not impossible. It is when you take the time to step back. support, observe and accept your autistic child/adult's behaviours , the learning and understanding aligns. This whole channel is dedicated to assisting with the learning of autism's many dialects. It is like any other language - complex and intelligent, every action and behaviour has genuine meaning and importance to each autistic person.