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babysitting advice
Hey my name is Rachel and iam 17 years old and iam going to babysit for this 15 year old autistic boy during the summer for a whole month what if he has a seizer what kind of activities should I plan?what if I don't do something right and he throws a fit he sometimes does that?
when his mom is gone more than a few minutes he gets upset and throws a temper tantrum and his mom is going to be gone 2 hours every day and I don't want to turn her request for me to babysit down becouse his mom has done so much for me in the past the least I can do is babysit I can't do this alone what should I do?
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Look, i TOTALLY know what your going thru. My brother is autistic too and he is 9 years old and he really likes VIDEO GAMES! i dont know if thats just him, but you could try it. He also likes bouncing up and down on our trampoline, so maybe buy a mini trampoline and act like your really having fun with him. DO NOT give the child caffiene. And dont worry about him throwing a fit, he will eventually warm up to you and respect you. Ask him what his favorite foods are and what he enjoys doing. If he DOES throw a fit, ask him what HE wants to do, and always come prepared with something the both of you can do together. Once you have the information on what he really likes to do, it should be no problem at all. I really hope this helps and good luck!
~ country girl~
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ok 1st take a few deep deep breath. ok if something goes wrong call 911.make sure that his parents leave some intrustions. If he throws a fit so what, allllll kids do. Just TRY not to give in. be nice and understanding. kids really love it when you play with them and watch movies/t.v with them. Ask his mom what music id ok for him to listen to because kids love to dance!! Ask her if it is ok if you have a friend with you while you babysit that way if you go to the bathroom he will have someone else in the room with him and he most likely won't throw a fit. hope i help.!!
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If distraction works, try using different means when his mother goes out. For example, with her permission, give him a sweet or a piece of chocolate. Get some paint the next day and paint a hand and get him to put it on paper. Little things like that may help to pass the first hurdle. Without knowing to what degree he is autistic it is difficult to suggest things to do. If he likes to hear stories, make one up for him or sing a song. These can be varied from day-to-day just to keep up the surprise element. Medically, it is difficult for me to suggest how you cope. Autistic children tend to like routine and stability so keeping to a fixed routine after the first distraction is probably a good idea. Make sure you know how to do CPR and what to do in an emergency. Prepare yourself with information on routine first aid problems like a small cut or abrasion. Ask his mum to provide you with the telephone number of where she works and his doctors number. Practical things like knowing what he likes to eat and drink will also help. Talk to his mum before you start babysitting and with a little knowledge it will be easier for you to cope. I wish you all the very best.
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