This series of posts will look into the many concerns of parents
regarding the social behaviours of their children with autism. The
behavioural patterns and how they affect social skills and
communication and day to day life will be further discussed. Also, what
are some of the approaches and strategies that can be put in place to
deal with these difficulties faced by the children?
What Is Social Behaviour?
Social behaviour
Social behaviour is the conduct of a person in an environment and society. It consists of activities in response to stimuli present that encourage interaction with others. The stimuli can come in different forms such as social rules and cues or incentives for interaction such as peer recognition, feeling of enjoyment and social rewards.
What are the characteristics of the social behaviours of children with autism?
1) Social interaction may be marked with awkwardness. There could be lack of eye contact when interacting. Line of conversation may be off tangent as there is difficulty in staying focused on the topic talked about.
2) Lack of flexibility in thoughts leading to rigidity in speech. Not being able to switch ingrained opinion readily when needed.
3) Lack in understanding and expression of emotion. Both lead to incapacity to look at matters from another person's perspective, resulting in social animosity.
4) Feelings of frustration and insecurity are more often and common for children with autism. This may be due to the difficulties faced when expressing their emotions and thoughts. Being unable to explain how one feels usually leads to feeling of frustration which at times may result in meltdown when further attempts to communicate fail.
5) Weak sense of social rules and cues. This leads to increased sense of impatience and inability to wait as they do not comprehend the idea of consequences which are abstract concepts.
What are some of the social behaviours you observe in your child? Maybe you would like to share some pointers with other parents and readers. If you have any suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at davensim@triumphantkids.com
Click below for newer posts of the Social Behaviour series!
The Challenges
Dealing with Challenges 1
Dealing with Challenges 2
Dealing with Challenges 3
Dealing with Challenges 4
Also, please visit my website www.triumphantkids.com to find out more about the service I provide.
Till I hear from you again, best regards,
Daven :)
What Is Social Behaviour?
Social behaviour
Social behaviour is the conduct of a person in an environment and society. It consists of activities in response to stimuli present that encourage interaction with others. The stimuli can come in different forms such as social rules and cues or incentives for interaction such as peer recognition, feeling of enjoyment and social rewards.
What are the characteristics of the social behaviours of children with autism?
1) Social interaction may be marked with awkwardness. There could be lack of eye contact when interacting. Line of conversation may be off tangent as there is difficulty in staying focused on the topic talked about.
2) Lack of flexibility in thoughts leading to rigidity in speech. Not being able to switch ingrained opinion readily when needed.
3) Lack in understanding and expression of emotion. Both lead to incapacity to look at matters from another person's perspective, resulting in social animosity.
4) Feelings of frustration and insecurity are more often and common for children with autism. This may be due to the difficulties faced when expressing their emotions and thoughts. Being unable to explain how one feels usually leads to feeling of frustration which at times may result in meltdown when further attempts to communicate fail.
5) Weak sense of social rules and cues. This leads to increased sense of impatience and inability to wait as they do not comprehend the idea of consequences which are abstract concepts.
What are some of the social behaviours you observe in your child? Maybe you would like to share some pointers with other parents and readers. If you have any suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at davensim@triumphantkids.com
Click below for newer posts of the Social Behaviour series!
The Challenges
Dealing with Challenges 1
Dealing with Challenges 2
Dealing with Challenges 3
Dealing with Challenges 4
Also, please visit my website www.triumphantkids.com to find out more about the service I provide.
Till I hear from you again, best regards,
Daven :)
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