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Is there someone in your school or after-school club who has Autism?
If there is hopefully we can explain a little bit more what that really means here. Maybe you don’t know? If no one has told you you can’t be sure because Autism is kind of clever because its invisible!
People with Autism look no different to you or anyone else in your school but they might feel or act a little bit different – and that can make things a bit harder for them. That means that we are counting on people like you not only to be kind to people you know have Autism but, to everyone really, because what you might think is “strange” or “weird” might actually just be Autism!
Would you like it if you have a problem that people didn’t really understand and people weren’t really considerate of that as a result? Probably not – so here are some tips to make sure you are a friend to those who might need a friend the most!
So – hopefully you have already read “The Story of Autism” in the front page of KidsZone so we are guessing you know a little bit already – maybe the next question is “How should I treat someone with Autism?”.
That’s a big question! The simple answer is – mostly the same as any other friend you have! Just because someone with Autism is different in some ways doesn’t change that they are mostly the same as you! That means, you should include them, play with them, joke with them and talk to them as much as you can as you would to anyone else… so it’s not to hard really!
BUT the big challenge is to love the way that everyone is different! We all think we are pretty normal, right? We all like to think that we are cool or popular and as good at things as everyone else, right? Lets fact it though, we could all probably pick out things that annoy us about each other or things we are better at than other people or things we or other people do that to everyone else is little bit strange! So really are any of us totally normal? We’re not sure normal even exists!
So, that means in areas where people with Autism find hard instead of thinking its “not normal” we should simply accept it and try to help them in the way we would hope to be helped in something we find hard. Here are some of the things a person with Autism might do or find hard, and here is what you can do to help them:
Making friends and having fun at playtime: Kids with Autism can find it a little bit hard to make friends or get to know people the same age. As well as that they might find playtime hard – they might think that it is too noisy or not like the games being played or even just run around by themselves. Try and make it easier for them by inviting them to play and maybe even some days letting them pick the game you play! If they do get upset or just want a little bit of space – leave them alone or if they are upset tell the teacher in the yard. You can always try again another day and try and remember what upset them last time.
Noises and smells: Kids with Autism are sometimes little bit like superheroes as they might have very sensitive hearing or strong senses of smell. If there is a noise or smell they don’t like try not to make it or come near them with that smell (like crisps or a sandwich for example). Make sure other children know to do the same.
Don’t tease: Sometimes people with Autism might not get jokes or might be very sensitive to being teased, even if your just trying to be funny! If you know they don’t like it stop and never let other people do it, tell them to stop or quietly tell a teacher. Sometimes people with Autism have very interesting imaginations or might find it hard to cope with their surroundings and so they might jump or run around or flap their hands. They might not know they are doing this and might be very embarrassed – so don’t tease or stare and don’t let others!
Make a special effort to include: As kids with Autism might be a little bit lonely or not very good at talking to others make sure you include them in class and the playground. If you are having something after school or a special party, maybe talk to your parents about inviting them along too! Everyone needs friends!
Don’t talk about Autism unless they mention it: If you heard your parents or a teacher say that they think someone has Autism don’t say it to anyone else or tell the person you think they might have it! They might not know themselves or they might not want other people to know and it is important to understand that! People sometimes don’t like discussing their business or can be very upset about some things so best let them mention it first!
Say no to bullies: As you might have guessed at this stage people with Autism have a lot to deal with (and these are just some examples!) so if you ever see someone making their life difficult or being unkind be sure to say something and to tell a teacher. Bullying is really nasty and can make anyone so upset, imagine if it was you being bullied!
The really important thing to remember is that all of these tips really apply whether someone has Autism or not – it just means if someone finds something hard you help them or look out for them! If everyone did that everyone would be much happier and when people are happy everything is always better!
#AutismInNotAJoke

Source : www.asiam.ie/kidzone/a-friends…

Description

Is there someone in your school or after-school club who has Autism?
If there is hopefully we can explain a little bit more what that really means here. Maybe you don’t know? If no one has told you you can’t be sure because Autism is kind of clever because its invisible!
People with Autism look no different to you or anyone else in your school but they might feel or act a little bit different – and that can make things a bit harder for them. That means that we are counting on people like you not only to be kind to people you know have Autism but, to everyone really, because what you might think is “strange” or “weird” might actually just be Autism!
Would you like it if you have a problem that people didn’t really understand and people weren’t really considerate of that as a result? Probably not – so here are some tips to make sure you are a friend to those who might need a friend the most!
So – hopefully you have already read “The Story of Autism” in the front page of KidsZone so we are guessing you know a little bit already – maybe the next question is “How should I treat someone with Autism?”.
That’s a big question! The simple answer is – mostly the same as any other friend you have! Just because someone with Autism is different in some ways doesn’t change that they are mostly the same as you! That means, you should include them, play with them, joke with them and talk to them as much as you can as you would to anyone else… so it’s not to hard really!
BUT the big challenge is to love the way that everyone is different! We all think we are pretty normal, right? We all like to think that we are cool or popular and as good at things as everyone else, right? Lets fact it though, we could all probably pick out things that annoy us about each other or things we are better at than other people or things we or other people do that to everyone else is little bit strange! So really are any of us totally normal? We’re not sure normal even exists!
So, that means in areas where people with Autism find hard instead of thinking its “not normal” we should simply accept it and try to help them in the way we would hope to be helped in something we find hard. Here are some of the things a person with Autism might do or find hard, and here is what you can do to help them:
Making friends and having fun at playtime: Kids with Autism can find it a little bit hard to make friends or get to know people the same age. As well as that they might find playtime hard – they might think that it is too noisy or not like the games being played or even just run around by themselves. Try and make it easier for them by inviting them to play and maybe even some days letting them pick the game you play! If they do get upset or just want a little bit of space – leave them alone or if they are upset tell the teacher in the yard. You can always try again another day and try and remember what upset them last time.
Noises and smells: Kids with Autism are sometimes little bit like superheroes as they might have very sensitive hearing or strong senses of smell. If there is a noise or smell they don’t like try not to make it or come near them with that smell (like crisps or a sandwich for example). Make sure other children know to do the same.
Don’t tease: Sometimes people with Autism might not get jokes or might be very sensitive to being teased, even if your just trying to be funny! If you know they don’t like it stop and never let other people do it, tell them to stop or quietly tell a teacher. Sometimes people with Autism have very interesting imaginations or might find it hard to cope with their surroundings and so they might jump or run around or flap their hands. They might not know they are doing this and might be very embarrassed – so don’t tease or stare and don’t let others!
Make a special effort to include: As kids with Autism might be a little bit lonely or not very good at talking to others make sure you include them in class and the playground. If you are having something after school or a special party, maybe talk to your parents about inviting them along too! Everyone needs friends!
Don’t talk about Autism unless they mention it: If you heard your parents or a teacher say that they think someone has Autism don’t say it to anyone else or tell the person you think they might have it! They might not know themselves or they might not want other people to know and it is important to understand that! People sometimes don’t like discussing their business or can be very upset about some things so best let them mention it first!
Say no to bullies: As you might have guessed at this stage people with Autism have a lot to deal with (and these are just some examples!) so if you ever see someone making their life difficult or being unkind be sure to say something and to tell a teacher. Bullying is really nasty and can make anyone so upset, imagine if it was you being bullied!
The really important thing to remember is that all of these tips really apply whether someone has Autism or not – it just means if someone finds something hard you help them or look out for them! If everyone did that everyone would be much happier and when people are happy everything is always better!
#AutismInNotAJoke

Source : www.asiam.ie/kidzone/a-friends…