05-23-2008, 12:39 PM
I know it's probably too late but.... I had to deal with quite a few Autistic Children when I voulenteered for Camp Smile a Mile. I wish there were an easy answer to your question, but there is not. Every child is different. What calms one may make another even worse. My best advice to you is to find something that he likes and try your best to distract him. As for not yelling, just try to remind yourself that he's just a child and he can not help his condition. If it gets really bad, place him a safe area, make sure he has everything he needs for the next little while and go take a breather. Sometimes just going in the other room or outside for five minutes will help you.
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