Can you suggest a creative activity for adolescent autistic children. That could improve the social behavior.?

Question:

I have an adolescent son who is diagnosed as autistic. He is not socially active and shy away from people. Relatives and friends. How could this be improve so he can be more socially active at least to those who knows and understand his mental condition. He is not violent and he is quite friendly when I am with him. Is it because i'm his father?

Answers:
I understand what you're going through and occupational therapy can provide intervention that will help your son to develop appropriate social, play, and learning skills. The therapist will aid him in achieving and maintaining normal daily tasks and playing with other children.

If you haven't already, then join a support group for parents and families of children with autism, you'll find a lot more information there from other parents who are experiencing similar problems.

Of course your son is loving to his father.

Best wishes

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Introduce him to friendly people who might have a similar interest to his. Even if he still shies away from people, over time he can develop a tolerance and even come to look forward to meeting people. I did.

Just be careful to watch out for signs of improper adjustment to socializing. He might develop tendencies to tell untruths to avoid explaining why he can't get something the others are doing, why he's uncomfortable. Adolescents become more aware they are different from nonautistic people when they become more social, and this brings new things they need to learn how to handle. Just help him like he isn't autistic, but keep in mind his sensitivities. Don't let him give up and try to introduce him to people you know are nice. Hope this helps.

You should definitely look at some of the therapy options out there (some listings on the internet.)

Autistic children tend to react well to music (if you find the kind that get's the child's attention, you have a winner)

Autism seems to be a disasociation with the world around you, and I have seen many autistic children slap their hands on the ground just to feel the sensation. Start with music (maybe blinking lights too.)

Your goal is to find something in this world to catch his interest.

You might also check with your local community college. My sister in-law was a Psychology major and for her senior project she volunteered her time in helping a young autistic boy learn to speak...she loved it and he really benefited from her interaction...Good luck!

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