Please Share What your child wants the professionals that work with him/her to know.

Give the folks who work with your children some input as to how the experience is for your child from his/her perspective.

Hi, Appignani, welcome to the IAN Discussion Forum.

You make a good point. Helping those who work with your child with ASD to understand his or her perspective can be very helpful, especially if they are new to autism spectrum disorders and don't fully comprehend what sensory issues, social challenges, or other factors may be impact your child. I've often provided a new person (aide, camp counselor, teacher) working with my own child a write-up, or "cheat sheet," about my child, complete with a discussion of strengths and challenges.

Of course, as children age, and if they are able, part of the transition-to-adulthood process can include helping them learn to speak for themselves about what they have to contribute, as well as about what they need and how a situation is affecting them.

Hi,

I think this is a great topic to post. I will definitely be reading this one from time to time as this could help me get a better feel and understanding what it will be like to work with kids who are autistic. Thanks