Early care for families of children with autism spectrum disorders
Autism spectrum disorder is one of the serious developmental disorders in children. Getting along with an autistic child is challenging for a family. However, she does not have to go through the first period alone. Counselors from the social outreach service of early care will help parents, for example, with ensuring appropriate diagnostics , setting up communication with the child or developing his skills.
Do you notice that your child behaves differently from his peers? Did your child have a positive screening test for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) at the pediatrician ? Has your child already been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or are you currently in the midst of various examinations?
The early care service is available to you from the initial suspicion of ASD in your child. Early care counselors can help you in a number of areas:
- Help with ensuring adequate diagnostics.
- An explanation of what autism spectrum disorder means, how it can manifest itself and how to support the child’s overall development.
- Evaluation of the child’s current communication level and support of the family in setting up a functional communication system.
- Evaluation of specifics in the child’s sensory perception, support of the child within sensory difficulties.
- Development of the child’s social and self-care skills.
- Comprehensive family support in dealing with care-demanding behavior.
- Support in the area of play and spending the child’s free time, support of the relationship with siblings.
- Education of parents in the field of sexual education of a child with ASD.
- Family support in selecting and enrolling the child in appropriate preschool and school education. Consultation in a kindergarten or elementary school environment.
It is essential to support the child’s development and skills as early as possible. So don’t be afraid to contact early care.
