家長一點通:
自閉癥的癥狀范圍非常廣泛，但是普通的自閉癥兒童需要能夠適應新的環境。
也就是說，什么樣家庭的孩子患有自閉癥？
注釋：在美國自閉癥協會的網站上發現，每出生150個新生兒中，就有1個例患有自閉癥。
新的環境能讓自閉癥兒童有全方位的治療
自閉癥兒童似乎經常不理睬周圍的人。他們很難用眼神去和別人交流，或很難和別人談論一個話題。通常，自閉癥兒童沒有什么朋友。自閉癥兒童在不同的新的環境（如商店，房間，公園等等）往往可以有新的改變。
對待事物的反應
給予自閉癥兒童視覺上的刺激，會讓他們產生強烈的影響。對于自閉癥兒童來說，他們可能會對視覺刺激產生困擾。吊燈或充氣物體可能會引起自閉癥兒童的注意。
對待事物的感覺
自閉癥兒童渴望某些觸覺刺激。他們可能會被某些柔軟或粗糙的觸覺吸引。他們可能也會對這樣的事情感到不安，這是事實。比如，對服裝上，標簽貼在接觸皮膚的地方，他們可能會感到不適。
對待嗅覺的反應
自閉癥兒童通常想用鼻子去嗅東西。這可以引起一定的社會關注，然而，最重要的是讓孩子自己探索新的環境，不言而喻，必須教孩子這種適當的日常行為。
給家長的提示
試著提前帶孩子去適應新的環境，如教室，托管所，營地。
給自閉癥兒童一段時間去適應新的環境。安全和適應社會，這種適應過程是很重要的。
讓孩子的需要一定的感官刺激，以緩解一些極端的探索。舉例來說，自閉癥兒童需要有觸覺刺激。有些孩子可以較好地回應專業上稱為深壓的技術，如穿著偏重的背心或用來拂拭東西。當考慮這些選擇時，關鍵是父母的計劃與教育或專業治療師了解孩子和他的獨特需求。
樂意教導你孩子的需要，探索新的地方。幫助他們對適當的日常行為的深入了解。
原文：
The range of the autism spectrum is vast, but in general children with autism need to be able to "take in" new surroundings.
What does this mean for families with children who are autistic?
Note: The Autism Society of America sites autism in the United States as occurring in one out of every 150 births.
New Environments Can Be All-Encompassing
Children with autism often seem to be unaware of other people. They may have difficulty making eye contact or carrying on a conversation. Often, other people appear to be non-existent to them. New environments (a store, a room, a park, etc.) are different. Children with autism may tend to explore those new places in a number of ways.
Reaction to How Things Look
Visual stimuli can have a strong impact on children on the autism spectrum. They may become obsessed with the visual stimuli in the place. Lights or dangling/blowing objects may have their full attention.
Reaction to How Things Feel
Children with autism are said to crave certain tactile stimuli. They may be attracted to certain “feels” – something that is soft or rough. Even though this is true, they may also find the way things feel as upsetting. For example, the tags on clothing may be a source of discomfort.
They may want to explore the pebble rocks on the playground by running their hands through them. While this is not a problem in and of itself, parents and caregivers will need to watch to make sure that the rocks are not put in the child’s mouth.
Reaction to Smells
Children on the autism spectrum often want to smell things. This can present certain social concerns, and while it is important to let the child explore his new environment, it goes without saying that appropriate social behaviors must be taught.
Tips for Parents
Try to visit new places such as classrooms, daycare, and camps ahead of time.
Allow time for the child on the autism spectrum to explore new environments. Safety and social appropriateness of this exploration are important.
Allow for the child’s need for certain sensory stimuli to ease some extreme exploration. For example, children on the autism spectrum have a need for tactile stimuli. Some children may respond well to what professionals call deep pressure techniques such as wearing a weighted vest or brushing. When considering these options, it is crucial that parents plan with an educator or occupational therapist who knows the child and his unique needs.
Be ready to educate those around you about your child’s need to explore new places. Enlist their help on reinforcing appropriate social behaviors.
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