Autism Topic Page Child Care In any family, finding appropriate child care can be a challenge. Having a child or children with autism often makes this even more complicated. Individuals with autism often require closer supervision, and providers need to understand their different learning styles. It is helpful for families to put together a packet about their child for the child care provider. Suggestions of information to include: • Health issues such as medicines, diet issues and allergies • Particular sensory issues and environmental concerns, like lighting and sound level • Regular routines • Family rules and safety concerns (these could include restrictions on TV or items that are “off limits”) • Problem behaviors/crisis management, what are known triggers and intervention methods • Any methods of discipline used and how applied • Emergency contact information • Whether outings are permitted and appropriate transportation issues • Level of supervision expected (for example, does someone need to be in the same room with your child at all times) • Help needed in eating, using bathroom, other self-care needs • Social/communication issues interacting with others (friends, siblings, others) You will need to address the above areas with anyone providing care to your child, including relatives. Child care options include:

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