Bonita Darula


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Benefit By Having Downtime For Your Autistic Child

If you have a child who is autistic, you know how imperative it is to have downtown that will benefit your child and you. Creating downtime is a great way to remove your child from the busy schedule that can be taxing on him or her. Autistic children spend time at school with his or her peers, your child may attend tutoring classes, may spend time visiting his or her doctor for medical advise... (posted by Bonita 1 year 86 days ago.)
Time-Out For Autistic Behaviors

Time-out usually works for most specific behaviors that are unacceptable in children with autism. Many parents, teachers, caregivers agree, that putting a child with autism in a time-out zone, is usually effective to curb their intolerable behavior. How long should one keep their child in a time-out zone? Experts and parents have found that the average time for the child with autism, depending on the severity of the... (posted by Bonita 2 years 131 days ago.)
Why the Outbursts of Sudden Temper Tantrums in Autistic Children?

Sudden outbursts of temper tantrums in autistic children is baffling to a parent or parents, of a child with autism. Autism itself is a puzzle, with the medical community offering treatments that work in some specific children, and remain useless in others. Although there is much funding being given to the cause of autism for the medical research to go forward and develop the reasons, and... (posted by Bonita 2 years 176 days ago.)
Is Long Term Care Needed For Autistic People?

There is a serious question concerning parents with autism. How does the behavior of their child change as he or she ages? This is a concern not only in the United States, but global also. Every parent is optimistic that their child will maintain a healthy behavior as they grow older, so they able to manage and function on their own, in our society. Autism is a complicated disorder, that affects about 1... (posted by Bonita 2 years 194 days ago.)
Can We Develop Coping Skills In Children With Autism?

Children with autism disorder, very often have developed a set of behaviors that help them to cope with the effects of their disorder. They may exhibit a variety of behaviors that assist them in understanding the world around them. These behaviors serve a variety of purposes including: ---To protect the child from an overwhelming stimulation ---To intensify sensory input to a level they can feel ---To... (posted by Bonita 2 years 228 days ago.)
Is There a Clue That Sudden Outbursts of Anger and Temper Tantrums Are Associated With Autism?

Temper tantrums and anger outbursts can not immediately be diagnosed as autism. Usually autistic children have a large number of these which last for long periods of time. There is no explanation as to why these outbursts begin or how they end. Sudden outbursts are often laden with rage, anxiety, and panic. The child may have become overstimulated or upset... (posted by Bonita 2 years 253 days ago.)