How does environment change affect autism?

Answer 1

Stability is very important to a person with autism. People with autism are usually big on routine. In part, it helps them to be able to cope, knowing what to expect. When their routine is interrupted, unfortunately a lot of children with autism will regress, meaning losing progress they have made.

Answer 2

• Follow a predictable schedule-Autistic people do not tolerate change or surprise well. Minimize these types of distractions.
• Maintain a structured environment-Things out of place, even by millimeters, can be very upsetting to an autistic person.
• Be aware of unusual sensitivities-There is no way of knowing what a person with autism actually receives from his senses. Clothes may feel like sandpaper; broken bones may not hurt; whispers may be roars; hugs may be assaults. Normal expectations must be set aside and entirely new rules adopted.
• Avoid distractions-Slight disturbances may completely disengage an autistic person from the task at hand.
• Organize tasks-Even simple tasks may have to be broken down into fragments and directed one-at-a-time to keep the individual on track. Provide visual activity schedules.
• Try behaviorist methods-These involve rewarding desirable behaviors to increase those behaviors.

Answer 3

There are no 'solutions' to autism because autism isn't a problem that requires a solution. Autism is a neurological difference, autistic people are not worth less than neurotypical people