Professional Development
Attitude and skills to deal with autistic peopleBack
- discard prejudices and learn about them in an objective manner
- accept and respect them
- allow them to have things in the ways they want if that is all right
- as they often use bodily movements to express their feelings, it will be helpful to take note of their body language and find out the meaning with care and patience
- when talking to them, use simple, exact and clear words, slacken the speed and ask them to look at you; it is also advisable to take their hands or pat their heads to show friendliness
- keep reward and punishment clear and distinct - praise and reward be given for desirable behavior, immediate punishment be given for undesirable behavior