Parent(S) Who Have Children With Autism Can Become Positive--How?

Most children with autism, have a behaviorparent(s) and follow instructions, for the tasks, do
problem, that can have a negative effect on younot compare them to your other child with
as parent(s). It is a difficult task to try to becomeautism. By doing this it will create a negativity and
a positive parent(s) when the frustration of yournot bring forth you, as a positive parent.
child with autism continues his or her behavior thatIf fault finding with your child who has the
is out of control. What can be done for you to bedisorder of autism is continued with a critical spirit,
positive?your child will pick up on your behavior and he or
I have learned through my experience from beingshe will display a resentment, a rebellious attitude
a parent that being picky is not going to solve thetoward you and other family members.
problem to become positive. Criticism, for yourTo be a positive parent(s), you need to show
child will bankrupt the bond and the healthylove,encouragement, patience and understanding,
relationship you could be having with your child.that is positive. Our children model after us and it
Many parent(s) get frustrated when their childrenwill bring them positive self-esteem, confidence
are not doing something the way they would do itand cause a strong bonding to you as parent(s).
or the way they would want them to do it.Being a positive parent(s) that has a child with
As parent(s), for you to become positive with aautism does reflect challenges and problems.
child who has autism, you must not be aTrying to solve them with anger, criticism,
"nitpicker" about the little things. It will break theshowing frustration and putting your child down,
bond, relationship and trust for you as parent(s)will not give strength for being a positive
between you and your child. This will in addition,parent(s). These emotions that are displayed will
enable your child to lose his or her self-confidence.cause negativity and your child will become distant
Children with autism, need to be encouraged,from you and this could cause more problems. It
praised, loved with hugs and kisses , not to beis always wise to keep your mind set on being a
devalued.positive parent(s) for the fact it will set the
It is imperative to understand, if there are otherground work for the future of your child.
siblings in your family who can obey you, as