HOW TO CARE FOR A CHILD WHO HAS AUTISM IN YOUR HOME
November 5th, 2011 | 
Author: Although caring for a child who has autism in your home can be a challenge, it is entirely possible to accomplish the task in a satisfactory way.
1. Monitor the volume of noise in your home. Many autistic children are overwhelmed by excessive noise. Pay attention to your child’s reactions to sensory in-put.
2. Keep an eye on your child’s physical activity. Is he climbing on the furniture? Take your child out of the house and to a park, or other facility, where climbing equipment is provided.
3. Take note of your child’s diet. Certain foods, such as sugary products or dairy products, are poorly tolerated by the autistic child. Consult with your doctor on what foods to avoid.
4. Put your autistic child on a regular schedule and be sure to stick to it. Routines will help your child to adjust.
5. Reward your child’s good behavior. Praising an autistic child for good behavior encourages more.
6.Consider hiring a babysitter, qualified in working with children with special needs, to care for your child while you take a break or take care of other things. Living with an autistic child requires an enormous amount of energy. Therefore, respite care is important.