Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: CHCCHILD301B support behaviour of children and young people
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
whatare the impacts that autism might have on a childs behaviour

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
communication
social interactions
repetitive and stereotyped behaviour
communication impairments can affect the ability to both understand language and express oneself

Description and Message:

Hi Baby-boo97
Not sure if you are having to answer in dot points or in full paragraphs, but as the question asked what impact autism might have on a child's behaviour, I would answer along the following lines:

A child with autism may display a number of different behaviours. These could include:
Being upset for no apparent reason or being unable to communicate the reason for their unhappiness.
they may play repetitively or obsessively with particular toys.
They may show aggressive behaviour towards themselves or others.
They may shun social contact and remain 'on the outside' of other children's play.
they may display overactive or very passive behaviours.
they may have no awareness of personal safety
Loud noises may cause distress
Change to normal routines can cause a big change to the behaviour of a child with autism.

Of course, every child is different, but this gives you a few ideas. It is very important to note that this these behaviours may be the only way the child feels they can cope. Sometimes things can seem overwhelming and chaotic and these behaviors are a coping mechanism or reaction.

thankyou so much:))