Tips For Parents of Children With Autism

Some children can overreact when exposed to too much environmental stimuli. This disorder involving the senses is called sensory integration disorder. If your child has difficulty in high stimulation situations and has a high level of anxiety or stress he may be suffering from this disorder. Sensory integration disorder can effect your child's learning development and behavior. It also causes difficulties with processing information from the five classic senses, the sense of movement , and/or the positional sense (proprioception).

This condition is usually diagnosed by an occupational therapist. There is no known cure but many treatments are available. One common sensitivity is to the sense of touch. If your child shows signs of sensitivity to his sense of touch here are some Special need supplies you can do to make life a little easier for both of you.

1. Choose the fabric for your child's clothing carefully. Children with Autism will find fabrics like wool too scratchy and irritating. Purchase 100% cotton fabrics instead.

2. Be careful when choosing the style of your child's clothing. Remove any irritating tags on the collar and look for loose fitting clothes.

3.  Choose grooming products wisely. 

     Don't purchase soaps or shampoos with extra additives or dyes. 

    These may be irritating and harsh to your child Disorders that may be related to SID
    Autism spectrum disorders
   Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
   Temper Tantrums

4. Choose the right autism toys for special need children.

Don't worry this disorder is more common than you might think. It's okay. With the right treatment and attention your child will be able to manage herself with this disorder and life can be more peaceful at home.