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The kid is autistic and has really just started learning to do things alone. Within the last year, he started getting dressed alone. Within the last few months, he's started getting snacks and cups of milk for himself, even using the toaster.
But sometimes he asks for help.
But sometimes he asks for help.
Sometimes, he even asks for help on things he can do. Sometimes, he asks someone else to get him a cup of milk or to get his cereal in the morning.
These are things he knows how to do and is capable of, but he's asking someone else to.
And you know what? We help him.
These are things he knows how to do and is capable of, but he's asking someone else to.
And you know what? We help him.
Sometimes he's just a little tired. Sometimes he's in the middle of a game or a video and doesn't want to stop. God knows I've asked hubs to get things for me while writing or I just didn't want to move. Sometimes, he just wants to know that we will help.
Kids need to know that.
Kids need to know that.
Children are people. If you wouldn't ask anyone at work, for example, to learn something on their own with no training, don't do it to your kids. And even after you have taught them, let them know it's okay to ask for help.
Asking for help is a basic skill. Teach it.
Asking for help is a basic skill. Teach it.
