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Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Self-Esteem in Autistic Children . D anielle Morales Psychology Major CHHS 302 Professional Writing for the Health and Human Services ASPIRAnet Family Focused Support Network (FFSN). INTRODUCTION.

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Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

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  1. Self-Esteem in Autistic Children Danielle Morales Psychology Major CHHS 302 Professional Writing for the Health and Human Services ASPIRAnet Family Focused Support Network (FFSN)

  2. INTRODUCTION As the rate of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) continue to rise in our general population, it is important that we communicate to parents, how to best strengthen an autistic child's self-esteem.

  3. Statistics According to the CDC: 1 in 88 children will be diagnosed with ASD. Boys are 5 times more likely to have ASD than girls. • Boys 1 in 54 • Girls 1 in 252

  4. WHY? • Help foster your child's self-esteem • Support • Reassurance "Children with disabilities or chronic illnesses are exposed not only to daily stressors, but to illness or disability related stress and the challenges of developing while learning how to manage their disease or disability" (Dahlbeck & Lightsey, 2008).

  5. FINDINGS: CAUSES • "Children with autism have a much harder time with their self-esteem. They often perceive the constant correction of their behaviors and their social interaction as criticism" (Simmons, N.D.). • Always feeling that they are in the wrong. • Showing your frustration

  6. FINDINGS: EFFECTS • Depression • Anxiety • Lack of self-confidence when interacting with others • Anxiety from the fear of being constantly watched and critiqued

  7. WHAT PARENTS CAN DO? • Family Therapy • "Early intensive behavioral intervention involves a child's entire family, working closely with a team of professionals. In some early programs, therapists come into the home to deliver services. This can include parent training with the parent leading therapy sessions under the supervision of the therapists" (Autism Speaks, N.D.). • Support Groups • Focus on improvements • Encourage the child • "Show the child that you make mistakes too and show the child how you deal with them" (Autism Help, 2008). • Educate yourself

  8. REFERENCES • Autism Help. (n.d.). Autsm Help-Home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.autismhelp.info/default.aspx • Autism Speaks. (n.d.). Home| Autism Speaks. Retrieved from http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment • CDC- Data and Statistics, Autism Spectrum Disorders- NCBDDD. (n.d.). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html • Dahlbeck, D., &Jr., Lightsey. (2008). Generalized self-efficacy, coping, and self-esteem asPredictors of psychological adjustment among children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Children’s Health Care, 37(4), 293. • Simmons, K. L. (n.d.). Building Self-Esteem in Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Autism Today. Retrieve fromhttp://www.autismtoday.com/articles/buildingselfesteem.html

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