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🧃Caregiver tips!🧃
New to being a cg or just need some pointers? Here are some tips that may help:
🧶 Provide a comforting and secure environment
🎨 Be patient and understanding, adapting to their needs
🧶 Establish a routine for a sense of stability
🎨 Encourage open communication and active listening
🧶 Engage in imaginative play and creative activities
🎨 Support self-expression through art or writing
🧶 Respect boundaries and ask for consent in caregiving
🎨 Help manage stress by offering calming techniques
🧶 Be a source of encouragement and positive reinforcement
🎨 Foster a sense of playfulness and joy in daily life
🧶 Stay informed about age regression as a coping mechanism
🎨 Educate yourself on their specific preferences and triggers
🧶 Celebrate achievements, no matter how small
🎨 Prioritize self-care to ensure you're emotionally available
🧶 Seek guidance or resources when faced with challenges
🎨 Remember that caregiving is a mutual, evolving process
🧶 Communication is key, so don’t forget to express your specific needs, thoughts, and feelings gently to ensure you are on the same page
tagging all my resource tags because ANYONE can use communication cards <3
I found these AMAZING communication cards by https://twitter.com/countin_starzz/status/1638693808903684096
Tips for caregivers w/ littles taller then them:
when talking to them you could go down on a knee
you could have them sit next to you on the floor while you sit in a chair (this one’s good for pet regressors too, especially with added headpats omgg)
you could have them sit in your lap
when sitting next to each-other in chairs try to sit in the taller chair
lmk if you guys wanna see more stuff like this! love ya! <3
𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.. ✫彡
-> It’s okay to take time for yourself.
-> You aren’t letting anyone down or disappointing anyone by needing a break.
-> You deserve to put yourself first.
-> Setting boundaries are necessary, important and healthy.
-> You’re doing incredibly.
-> If you’re a flip, you deserve to take time for your own regression.
-> You are worthy of a support system and a listening ear.
-> Your feelings and needs matter too.
☁︎︎
Autistic Littles!
Hello there! This post is for caregivers who care for littles who are autistic. Here's some ways to help with meltdowns or times when autism is being meaner than usual! (All from my personal experience as someone with autism! Not everyone is the same!)
First, let's start with some of the possible warning signs of a meltdown! 1. Sensory Issues worse than usual -> Textures may be described as "wrong" or "bad" -> Things may be perceived as louder than they actually are -> Things may be perceived as brighter than they actually are -> Room feels like it's closing in around you 2. May become more irritable -> May be more prone to snapping or having an attitude -> Could possibly be described as more "stubborn" 3. Trouble communicating -> Being non-verbal for a prolonged amount of time -> Trouble expressing feelings or emotions -> Could also speak faster than usual or slower than usual -> Saying things like "I don't know what's wrong" or "I can't figure out what's happening" 4. Difficulty taking care of self -> Forgetting to eat/not wanting to -> Not sleeping as they normally would -> Not having the motivation or energy to do basic tasks 5. Isolation -> This is a big warning sign! -> Not wanting to go out/leave the house/leave their room -> Struggling when they do leave their space 6. Increase in stimming (whether super noticeable stims, or more passive ones) -> Hand flapping, rocking, mouth popping, hair fidgeting, fidgeting with hands, etc These are some of the possible warning signs, but everyone is different. Now, here's some ways you can help a little experiencing this.
~Be patient and understanding. Autism can be scary outside of littlespace, but it can be scarier when little. Try not to get angry or frustrated. ~Avoid yelling or any other loud noises ~Don't force them to talk or communicate. Sometimes it's better to just have someone there ~Listen if they do try and communicate their needs. ~Going along with the one above, but don't feel hurt or like you did something wrong if they ask to be left alone or tell you they need space. Sometimes having someone around is too much and they might just need to process their emotions on their own. ~Communicate on ways to help once the meltdown seems to subside ~Remember that everyone is different. What you've seen work for someone might not work for someone else. It varies (which is why communication is good) ~Try to give suggestions if sensory issues is something that's a main struggle ("Try changing into comfy clothes" "Try a different blanket" "Turn off the TV?" "Turn off the lights?") Just trying to figure out what helps and what doesn't ~Offer a distraction if that's what they need (Ask about hyperfixations, even if you already know the answers to the questions. One of the good ones for me that always seems to come up is dinosaurs <3)
Remember: It's okay if something you do doesn't help. That's how you learn and you know not to do that thing next time. It's okay <3 You're doing great
