How to Support an Autistic Person During Autism Awareness Month
Prepare yourself first.. Limit general media exposure, particularly regarding autism awareness.. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month instead.
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Prepare yourself first.
Prepare yourself first.
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Limit general media exposure, particularly regarding autism awareness.
Limit general media exposure, particularly regarding autism awareness.
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Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month instead.
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month instead.
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Find media and gifts devoted to autism acceptance.
Find media and gifts devoted to autism acceptance.
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Paint autism in a neutral or positive light.
Paint autism in a neutral or positive light.
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Listen to autistic adults.
Listen to autistic adults.
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Help them network with other autistic people.
Help them network with other autistic people.
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Make it very clear that you accept them for who they are.
Make it very clear that you accept them for who they are.
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Set aside extra time to do things together.
Set aside extra time to do things together.
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Praise their strengths.
Praise their strengths.
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Engage with their special interests and therapy activities.
Engage with their special interests and therapy activities.
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Keep an eye on their emotional state.
Keep an eye on their emotional state.
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Offer plenty of reassurance.
Offer plenty of reassurance.
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Listen to their struggles
Listen to their struggles
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