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Homecare Services for Children with Autism

April 19, 2018

Often, discussion around quality homecare services focuses on seniors. While seniors may be the demographic most associated with home healthcare, a personal care assistant can be extremely supportive for many people, including those with developmental or behavioral conditions.

April is Autism Awareness Month. If you have a loved one living with autism or caring for a child with autism, consider the benefits of in-home care. Here are some ways that having a home caregiver can make a difference for a child with autism spectrum disorder.

  1. Exploring New Sensory Experiences. An in-home caregiver can provide the opportunity to help the child experience new textures, colors, and noise levels from a safe place… home! Being in a familiar environment while being exposed to new stimuli can make the experience less distracting or overwhelming.
  2. Teaching Socialization Skills. Having someone new to talk to that is not in the family but is still aware of the struggles the child may face can be extremely beneficial. Even if it is just once a week, getting that interaction can really help to improve socialization skills. Many pediatric caregivers play games to teach skills and work through communication challenges.
  3. Familial Support. Parents can face many challenges when their child has autism, and having a specialist provides some peace of mind. Even just having someone with whom they can share their struggles and concerns can be an incredible source of support for parents and siblings.

At Best Home Care, we always want to remain up to date on new and innovative ways of caring for those in need of support. Autism spectrum disorder affects roughly 1 in 68 children in the United States, and this month we recognize the importance of promoting awareness and acceptance for those children living with autism. For more information on how homecare services can be beneficial for those with ASD, or if you have any questions on how Best Home Care can help you find the services you are looking for, connect with us at 651-330-2550 or info@besthomecaremn.com.

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