How would you like other children to include your child?

Invo Family of CompaniesAutism Awareness Month Parent Survey

Invo wanted to do something different for Autism Awareness Month this year. We

decided to survey our parents about how they would like their children on the

spectrum to be included with other adults and children. What they would like others to

know about parenting a child with autism and how we can increase awareness!

“ “Celebrate Autism Awareness Month

and Include a Child

“Asking what game the child

would like to play and

play it.”

“Give my child a chance.”

“Share with them”

“Invite them to birthday parties”

20%Talk to Them

16%Accept Them

8%Same as Other Kids

54%Invite to Play

“Stand up if other kids are teasingthem.”

“Ask what is their favorite thing/toy, etc. Kids with autism tend to hyper fixate on a certain area.”

“It means so much to them if you engage with a kiddo, just smile and let them pull you into their world for a few moments.”

“Make a deal with them: We can talk about your topic if you come play this game or if you let me talk about my favorite topic..”

“Try to help be a big buddy and show them how everyone else talks/plays..”

“Sit beside them, Smile at them, Say Hello even if they don't say it back, Share a toy, a piece of candy, a moment with them.”

“Play physical games if they can’t communi-cate (tag, hide & seek, constructive projects).”

“Invite him to playat a level that he can.”

“Play something that doesn't need a lot of coordination or strength or quickreflexes..”

“Ask about movies, what do you like on your pizza, favorite ice cream—don't worry~ they won't talk long!”

“Sit beside them, Smile.Say hello even if they don't say it back, Share a toy, a piece of candy, a moment with them.”

“Be understandingof my child's differences and be able to celebrate them rather than seeing him as weird or the oddball .”

“Give them time to respond if asked a question.”

“Treat my child the same way you would treat another child”

“Sit next to each other andcolor”

“Try to talk to kids who seem to be by themselves and seem 'non-social'”

“Not say mean things to them or ask why they are different”