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HKowned · F
Just work with how you would work with any other kid, since you don't know where they fall on the AS you don't know sensitive they are to the different senses...you could bring a stuffed animal with different textures for them to hold and touch while you put their shoes on, but again they might not need or want it based on the kind of autism they have. Just ask the parent for help when you feel you need it, by explaining what ur trying to do, and what the child could be doing to get the shoe on.
Lochlee · 51-55, F
The above comments are helpful. Perhaps you should also "prepare" yourself for odd behaviour and try to stay "unemotional" for the parents sake. It cannot be easy for them. And if the fitting is unsuccessful, accept that it is nothing you did. Good luck, may it go well tomorrow.
minarth008 · 61-69, M
I would suggest talking to the parent first, and explain to them what you will be doing, and ask them how they think the child will react, and their thoughts on how you should react. I would suggest staying calm, and relaxed, and hopefully the child will sense this and feel the same way.
ForeverIsOver · 22-25, F
@minarth008 Thank you.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
ForeverIsOver · 22-25, F
@sighmeupforthat Thank you. Yeah my boss said I can ask someome for help if I need to.
CallMeTex · 46-50, M
Let the parent or parents of the child be in control of the situation and follow their lead.