Navigating the line between intentional misbehavior and misunderstanding behavior with a nonverbal autistic toddler, particularly a child like Mikko who also has other language disorders, can be challenging. It’s important to approach the situation with empathy and patience, while also maintaining consistency in your responses to help guide her behavior. It’s also been essential to teach her emotional regulation in a way that makes sense for her. We’ve started using visual cues to help her understand her emotions, and I offer calm-down strategies like deep breathing or time with a favorite object when she’s overstimulated. I am never opposed to talking to her even though she is nonverbal. She may not be able to communicate with words but she does understand most of what I say. The key is to stay gentle but firm in how I correct behavior—keeping things predictable helps her feel safe. As a parent, it can be overwhelming, but it’s a process of trial and error. I’ve learned that patience, consistency, and understanding her sensory needs are critical in guiding her through these tough moments. And most importantly, I’m learning to approach discipline with compassion—recognizing that every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory for both of us. #asd #autism #autismawareness #adhd #autismacceptance #specialneeds #autismfamily #autistic #autismspectrum #neurodiversity #autismmom #autismspectrumdisorder #autismlife #mentalhealth #autismsupport #aspergers #neurodivergent #autismlove #autismparents #disability #specialeducation #inclusion #aba #love #autismo #parenting #actuallyautistic #anxiety #autismparent #autismdad

Nonverbal Autism does not just mean no words, it can be limited words or repeated phrases. She does not primarily use verbal words to communicate. Gestures, hand leading, pointing, babbling, screaming, sign language, and communication devices/cards are her usual go to methods to ask for things. This was definitely a proud mama moment!! 🥹 #asd #autism #autismawareness #adhd #autismacceptance #specialneeds #autistic #autismmom #autismfamily #aspergers #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #autismsupport #autismlife #autismparents #autismlove #sensoryprocessingdisorder #differentnotless #neurodiversity #autismspeaks #autismdad #actuallyautistic #disability #autismo #anxiety #mentalhealth #downsyndrome #autismcommunity #love #autismadvocate

For reference, she is Autistic and Nonverbal, she does not and did not understand when I initially asked and showed her to just blow it out, she has yet to learn how to do that on command. When I tried to show her, she actually sniffed it up further. But we had this nose sucker and have been using these since she was a baby, literally saved the day! Omg I was genuinely scared and amused at the same time because she actually didn’t put it up her nose, she was eating out of her bowl with her mouth and accidentally sniffed it up. Which she has also been doing since she was a baby because it took her longer than expected to learn how to use utensils. Anyways Thank You @Frida Baby + Frida Mom for creating this amazing nose sucker! lol This is NOT a sponsored video, we actually use this product 💛 #toddler #asd #autism #nonverbal #toddlersoftiktok #momlife

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We’re growing together | Autism Awareness Month ❤️💙💛💚 #asd #autism #sensoryissues #autism #autismawarenessmonth #autismawareness