Reddit mentions of Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

I really like this book a lot. A very good reminder of the patience needed and the reasons for it: Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew .

Remember that a lot of delays are just that. Keep working at little things as calmly and consistently as possible. Potty training might come late. Tying shoes might come late. Riding a bike might come late. Learning multiplication might come late. But if you keep working on all of the little pieces, eventually all of those things they learned late become things they actually learned and you will end up not caring about the WHEN when you look back on them. I thought about that today while my wife walked to the store following our kids who were on their bikes. Our son with autism learned this year at 9 1/2 instead of 4-7 like most of the kids in the neighborhood. While they were riding, I watched him watching his twin sister who was pedaling while standing up. He gave it a couple mild tries and then gave up. He wasn't ready today. I bet you it isn't long before he is doing that too.

Also, try to keep him as close to regular Education class rooms as possible. Our son went from a special Ed full time class to a full time regular Ed (with an in class aide) during 3rd grade. He made more social/academic developments in that one year than all of his other schooling combined (and he had 2 years of preschool). He also made several friends in the class that warmly greet him whenever we are together and even come over to play when we remember to invite them. They love him for all the strange things that he does and the excitement and fun he always seems like he is having. He loves them because he loves kids his age.

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew