FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the strategies for getting autistic kids to talk?

1) Observe how the child does communicate.

2) What does the child understand?

3) Does he say anything at all or does he make sounds when he is expressing himself?

4) Are his sounds aimed at connecting with another, or is he more or less in his own world?

5) Start with the child using the language which fits his way of communicating.

6) Continue by taking cues from the child.

What is the best way to get my child to relate to another?

1) The age of the child is especially important here. High School and College young adults relate differently from the young ones.

2) Is there an interest in meeting a particular friend or, if older, a member of the opposite sex?

3) How does the child relate to objects? Does he relate to people like objects?

4) Observe your child when he meets someone he knows; someone he does not know. Is there a difference?

5) Put the child in situations where he will naturally relate to another.

How do I choose professional help?

1) Is the practitioner willing to spend a significant amount of time on the telephone with you?

2) Does the practitioner seem to really understand your child?

3) Does the practitioner explain what progress is made after every session?

4) Is the practitioner willing to go to school meetings, including speaking to teachers and administrators.

5) Would the practitioner, not only help get your child better, but also train others to help your child?

6) Does your child like the professional and usually enjoy the experience?

7) Does the practitioner explain to the child why he is coming to him (if he can understand it)?

Is it really that important to get the right type of help early?

1) Yes. Up until 6, the language part of the mind is still developing. If we can resolve issues early, then the mind of the child has a chance to catch up to the normal way of thinking. After 6 years old, the language part of the mind slows down in development Growth still happens, but in a different way.

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