Health

23 Symptoms Of Autism In Young Children

12. Getting Very Upset If You Ask Them To Do Something

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Cooperation helps kids achieve in school, in relationships, and in extracurricular activities. It is also essential for living a happy and balanced existence. Sharing, taking turns, and following instructions from others are all vital aspects of cooperation. In most social contexts, children require these skills to communicate and interact with others. Most youngsters struggle at times to cooperate. However, parents of autistic children and teenagers frequently report that their child’s lack of collaboration interferes with daily life. Uncooperative behavior can be attributed to a variety of factors. Younger autistic children or children with weak language skills frequently struggle to understand instructions. This may make it more difficult for them to collaborate. This can occur in the following circumstances: (1) if there are too many directions. Autistic children frequently require additional time to understand what you’re asking them to do and can become overwhelmed if asked to complete too many things at once; (2) if the directions are very difficult. Sometimes children lack the necessary skills to do the tasks assigned to them. For example, if a child does not know how to button their shirt, they may struggle when asked to dress. Alternatively, youngsters may lack the necessary linguistic skills to comprehend; or (3) if the directions are overly general. Children may struggle to cooperate if it is unclear what they are expected to do – for example, ‘Watch your shoes on the couch, Jack.’ It can also be difficult for children to believe they have a choice when they don’t — for example, ‘Do you want to go to bed, Susan?’

Autistic children frequently struggle with social relationships and communication. As a result, kids may be uncooperative because they haven’t learnt the necessary behavior for various social circumstances. Or they may be unable to manage the intense or painful emotions that can accompany being asked to do something they don’t want to do or believe they can’t perform properly. Kids with limited or no language can become irritated if they are unable to communicate their feelings orally — this is true for all children.