On the growth journey of children with autism, family training is an important part of rehabilitation therapy, and its effectiveness is often closely related to the family environment. A warm, supportive, and structured family environment is crucial for promoting social interaction, language development, and emotional management skills in children with autism. As the closest companions and guides to their children, parents’ understanding of the environmental requirements for family training is key to helping their children better integrate into society and realize their potential.
1. Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere
First, the family should be a harbor filled with love and acceptance. Children with autism may appear withdrawn or have difficulty understanding others’ emotions due to social challenges. Parents need to show immense patience and empathy, providing unconditional love and support to their children. Family members should respect one another, avoid arguing in front of the child, and create a harmonious and stable family atmosphere, allowing the child to feel safe and accepted.
2. Establish clear structure and routines
Children with autism are often sensitive to changes and prefer fixed daily patterns. Therefore, families should establish a clear schedule and daily activities, such as fixed times for waking up, eating, studying, playing, and resting. This structured way of life helps to reduce the child’s anxiety and enhance their sense of security, while also providing a stable background for family training.
3. Create a rich sensory stimulation environment
Children with autism may respond differently to sensory stimuli, with some being overly sensitive and others slow to respond. Parents should create an environment that is neither overly stimulating nor devoid of interest, tailored to the child’s specific situation. For example, using soft lighting, comfortable furniture, appropriate volume levels, and providing a variety of toys and play materials can stimulate the child’s interest and exploratory desires.
4. Encourage social interaction and communication
The family is the first classroom for children with autism to learn social skills. Parents should actively engage in eye contact, hugs, kisses, and other physical interactions with their children, communicate with them using clear and straightforward language, and encourage them to imitate and respond. Additionally, inviting friends, relatives, or neighborhood children to play at home creates more opportunities for peer interaction, gradually cultivating their social skills.
5. Set up a dedicated training area
To conduct family training more effectively, parents can establish a dedicated training area at home, such as a quiet study corner or play area. This space should be arranged according to the child’s interests while also being convenient for parental guidance and observation. In this area, parents can systematically teach their children self-care, cognitive understanding, language expression, and other skills, and adjust the training plan according to the child’s progress.
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