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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