Taking on a child with Autism

[shelly03]

Hi I am taking on a 2.5 year old little boy who is seeing a specialist for Autism. I have one little girl, 3 and a few after schoolies. I am just looking for somebody who has taken on children with special needs. Is there anything I need to know. I have experience and all the training to cope with it. M y dd 6 is also being assessed. I am just wondering if there is any special kits or groups that childminders can join for support.

Thanks

[Pedagog]

Ours is somewhat of a special needs house, I have two children on the spectrum of my own, plus two of the little ones I look after are on the spectrum.

Please feel free to PM me if you want more information.

[mushpea]

my son is also being assesed at the moment, feel like i am in limbo!
I did used to care for a child with cerbal paulsy and i got quite involved with the physio side of things, they used to come to my house to show both myself and the parents what to do.
I found that both chatting with the parents but also getting to know the child is the best way to learn their needs.
its hard work but very rewarding working with special needs children,

[LOOPYLISA]

My stepson is autistic he is now 16

Hard work but at the same time he can be the most loving boy in the world !

Feel free to pm me too x

[beccas]

i am also a special needs house lol

i have 2 minded childen with adhd at different extremes 1 medicated teh other not
1 with aspherges
1 with autism limited speech and as some may remeber was very hard work at first but lovely now we use britsh sign lang bought lots from chells shop.

I also have my own sone with adhd who is not medicated


it depends on the child why dont you do a trail period but it may take the child 3 or 4 week s to fully settle with you. It hard work but very rewarding.

[Pedagog]

There is a publication you may find handy availiable free from Teachernet.
The Publication is Called.
Incusion Development Programe
Supporting Children on the autism spectrum: Guidance for practioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Ref Number 00040-2009bkt-en
Here Hopefully (http://publications.education.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=productdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId=DCSF-00040-2009&)

[WibbleWobble]

i have katie who is 18 and has autism...

dont really know any tips...they are all different!

katie likes

lots of excersise books to write lists in
xbox...only one game played on it
same bedding..even when we go camping!
access to same chair at table, car etc
Routine
routine
routine
and if you do need to change it you can either

a. change it and not warn...causes great distress but it is shortlived

b, warn of change....then you get the slow burn worry...pestering etc


I dont really notice it now....18 years is a long time to live with it. For me difference is other kids! We are just in that zone!

Makes life interesting...i describe living with katie as a mix of father dougal from Father ted and a Monty Python sketch! She has conversations in her head and then starts taking half way though so it can be surreal!

Brilliant:thumbsup: I love it


mandy xx

[Bitsy Beans]

My son has ASD and like another poster said each one it different.

If you do decide to take them on I would speak to your local FIS and get them to put you in touch with Special Needs co-ordinator and they should be in a position to give you lots of advice and support.

My local borough has an Autism Support group which is for people with ASD, parents and even the Specialist Inclusion Support peeps go along too. Might be worth checking that out.