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Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. The primary defining characteristic of autism is a lack of social identification and lack of social skills. Often, people with autism seem to live in their own world, unaware of people or activities around them. Other common traits associated with autism includes hand-flapping, repetition of words and phrases, obsessive compulsive tendencies, tantrums, and extreme reactions to change. People with autism can have extreme emotional reactions to the slightest change in routine. Luckily, there are strategies to help someone with autism prepare for change ahead of time and lessen the impact on them.
Watching a friend make such an important decision with such definite consequences is very stressful in and of itself. Yet, you have to remember that it is not about you. Your friend needs your support in this time more than ever before. The decision isn’t easy for someone to make in any way, shape or form. While there is no one set way for you to help your friend cope through the decision, here are some ways that you can try to make the situation a bit easier.
Moving can be a traumatic experience for children, and requires a period of adjustment. In a move, a child must leave behind home, school, friends and all that is familiar. It is understandable how such circumstances could cause stress and anxiety. Here are a few ways parents can help make the transition smoother.
When you care for someone, the hardest thing is to see them in pain over the loss of someone they love. Some people are unsure of what to say or do, so they avoid the issue by avoiding their friend. This is not the answer, and it may cause damage to your friendship. Be aware that there is no right thing to say and no right thing to do. There is only the necessity to be there.
Do you have a friend who has recently lost their job? Losing a job can be difficult for someone's ego and can leave them feeling stressed and depressed. Here are a few ideas to help your friend through this difficult time.
