Supporting Social & Emotional Development in Autistic Kids

I’m going to say something you might not expect.

Our ultimate goal for Autistic kids shouldn’t be communication…

It SHOULD be supporting their emotional well being.

If you really want to make a huge impact in a child’s life, make them feel loved and accepted.

Research suggests that Autistic people are four times more likely to experience depression than those who are not autistic.

Supporting emotional well being is critical.

This is one of our most important yet least talked about roles. And it’s time to change that.

We can support social and emotional wellbeing by honoring individual needs, supporting autonomy, & validating the experiences of others. 

We also need to make sure we understand sensory differences. 

The research suggests that up to 95% of Autistic kids have sensory differences.

Focusing on how we can support the unique needs of our Autistic kids instead of trying to change them can make all the difference in the world. 

If you want specific steps on how to support social and emotional well-being in Autistic kids, make sure you check out my free training on Social and Emotional Development by clicking here.