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Parents with autistic children typically seek the best parenting advice for their kids, including organizing a comfortable, safe, and functioning home for their autistic children. The environment does have a substantial impact on people with autism, and this is especially true for children who have little control over their surroundings. With a few key improvements, it is possible to create a safe and comfortable house. That said, here is how to build a suitable home environment for your autistic kid. 

 

Regulate the temperature 

Individuals with autism may have hyper or hypo sensitivities to heat and cold due to sensory processing difficulties. For instance, a child may not notice how chilly it is and remove his coat in winter. This can induce pain and, later, challenging behavior such as meltdowns or shutdowns. Therefore, it’s critical to implement temperature control techniques, such as heating system repairs or HVAC system installation, to provide an enabling environment for your autistic child.

 

Establish a quiet place 

For children with autism, too much noise and movement can be upsetting and lead to unwanted behaviors. That said, setting up a quiet space is one method to build a pleasant, autism-friendly home. This is especially crucial in homes with several children because it provides a haven for the child with autism to escape the commotion of family life. As a tip, don’t allow others into this room if possible. This way, it will always be a quiet retreat for your id. Furthermore, remove any distracting lights, movement, or sounds when constructing this area.

 

Your youngster can also benefit from a calm space with soothing sounds. You can easily accomplish this by purchasing low-cost sound equipment that produces white noise or leveraging a CD or iPod. Although most children with autism experience sensory challenges, each child is unique. Therefore, feel free to do what you believe your child would enjoy.

 

Use soft furniture 

Filling the house with soft, fluffy furnishings is a straightforward approach to reduce noise at home. Instead of rocking chairs, look for sofas with no wooden frames and wide floor pillows. If that isn’t possible, you can leverage heavy blankets to cover rigid structures. These materials dampen sound, so it doesn’t reverberate throughout the house. As a result, the atmosphere is calmer and more relaxing. Some families also prefer to get rid of their bed frames and sleep on the floor. Soft furnishings are fantastic for comfort and can also be a good safety decision. Temper tantrums are common among autistic children, and they can easily damage themselves on furniture. When choosing furniture for your child’s specific rooms, make sure to consider their individual needs.

 

Reduce stress

The physical surroundings and the emotional atmosphere must be considered while designing a safe home for children with autism. Reducing the child’s stress, anxiety, and rage might go a long way toward making him, or her feel more at ease. The challenge is to find ways to make your home a better, more serene place while juggling your parental responsibilities. Playing with animals, meditation, and taking some quiet time can be beneficial.

It could be as simple as delegating some duties to free up time for leisure and enjoyment daily. It will also save you stress if you teach your child with autism how to manage and self-regulate.

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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