What problems do autistic children face in everyday life?

dinah2010 · Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Hello! My sister has an autistic child. She noticed some unusual behavior at her baby but since she has no other children she wasn’t aware of the severity of symptoms. I think she noticed them too late. The whole family is really concerned and we would like to help her but we don’t know much about autism. What problems do autistic children face in everyday life?

cher333 · Newbie Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1

Hello! Autistic children face many problems in everyday life. Their problems depend on their condition and co-occurring conditions such as mental retardation, sleep problems, low muscle tone, sensory sensitivities, etc…One of the most important issues for children is development of friendships. It is important to start early. Bullying in middle and high school can be a major problem for students with autism. Development of friendships is the best way to prevent this problem. Most children with autism will be able to improve their quality of life with special education and treatment.

What problems do autistic children face in everyday life?

LIFEFORM SOCIAL COMMUNITY NETWORK