How can a kid talk to an autistic kid?

Question

I am 14 and am a teacher assistant in special education class and i dont know how to talk or act around the special kids...any ideas???

Answer 1

just be patient and understanding

talk to them in a nice tone.

but dont treat them like a little kid

Answer 2

you treat them like you treat anyone else with respect and kindness.  Autistic kids tend not interact much keep that in mind.  Patience is a virture always remember.

Answer 3

You have a 40 year head start on me. I wish I would have had seized the opportunity that you have at your age. I have one year experience of working with autistic children. We follow a strict ABA therapy program. My advice is to read about autism. Go to sites about autism. Just basically educate yourself. Keep an open mind on what you see and read. Each individual will open to greatly varying degrees. You will need great patience, a trait we are losing in the fast moving society. As they do respond and connect with you on something, you will feel real good. Share your joy, Tell them,  "look what you did, your the best, you make me happy, you make me feel good". Celebrate each step. The parents will be greatfull.

My experience now has me writing the quotes I hear. It has given me insight to who they are at times. Good luck.

Answer 4

they tend to be very antisocial so you won't be able to talk with them for a while. It takes repetitive actions. My brother is severely autistic so he can't even learn to talk. I also find it offensive when people call them "special" kids because they tend to see them as inferior. Try saying things over and over. It wont work for the first several times, but they will start to get more comfortable with you. don't get mad at them since they find it hard to control their actions. i remember my brother pulled down the chandeliers and broke this jeweled expensive clock. My dad was furious. Its sad because it often tears families apart. We are often silent when my mom brings up the idea of finding a residence. Its really sad. Since you will most likely be working around them more often as you get older, try to see them as equal individuals. Treat them nicely unlike some who can't handle them. Don't hit them no matter how much your tempted. You will see them in any career you go, especially in the medical field. Those people who believe they are mentally impaired are sadly uneducated such as the person who answered saying to stay 5 feet away from them since they are "retards". It is different from this disorder and is actually a neurological disorder that keeps them from learning like the rest of us. It brought a tear to my eye reading that, but the thought of my mom reading that would probably result in her crying hysterically. I hope help comes to these misunderstanding people who have no concern for how others would react. That answer just ruined my day.

Answer 5

Just be nice around them.. kind of like babying them minus the baby talk. Just be helpful and ask if they need help with anything and see if they can or cannot understand what they're doing. If it's like free time, just play with them. Be cool and understanding.

Answer 6

Just treat them like anyone else except be a little nicer and more accepting

Answer 7

That is really interesting.........Because I am a teachers  aide, for pre-school,  kindergarten and special ed.....I've had training.....I have never seen a 14 year old as an assistant....Maybe your school is different.

You can talk to them.  They will understand everything you say.

Some are very stubborn.   They need direction and intervention at all times.............And they love school!

Answer 8

well just talk to them normaly....but be carful the way u put things.......for ex: u might be talkin to a 15 yr old autistic kid they have the brain if about a 5-7 yr old so if you say  somthing but somthing they might start sayin "u said but ha hahaha" & so on & so forth.....hope that helped!

Answer 9

Do not make eye contact and  learn to communicate w/o words.  Share pictures and drawings.  

It has been my great pleasure to teach these kids to read.

Answer 10

just kinda be more open minded and be kinda childish but don't take it to far like do you watch barney or something

Answer 11

get to know them, you will eventually find out how they respond to you.  Be patient as well.  Special people are very intuitive about people, and they can sense things easier than most.  Don't worry, just be friendly and be yourself.

Answer 12

don't insist on making eye contact with autistic children/people.

realize they can and do hear every word you say and then make the decision on whether or not they will react.

don't underestimate their intelligence

remember they have a sense of humor and feelings.

I had many autistic customers and small children who came to my work and was enriched by my dealings with them.

Answer 13

You say hi! it depends if there high functioning or not1 if they r u can hav a convo. u can do art sensory just act normal but not like ur hanging with ur friends! Enjoy specail needs kids r cool! U just got 2 learn 2 kno them! Hope that helped luv ya!

Answer 14

the last things these kids need is to have someone act sweet or you know , be your self , there's nothing wrong with these kids  be all you can be .

Answer 15

DUDE!! i got in trouble once because i triped over this running autistic kid and he started screaming at me. i didnt know what to do so i just left in confusion. later i was called in the office and got 6 days of ISS!!!! supposubly someone told on me for bullying him and i didnt do anything! so now im kindof against retards. you just have to remember to keep atleast 5 feet between you and the r****d at all times. who knows where they have been.

Answer 16

see what they like dont like. talk about that.