| Parents Autistic Children | | | | child, and sometimes forget about themselves to take |
| Finding time for leisure, for parents with a child who | | | | time for leisure. |
| has autism can be difficult. What is leisure? Many | | | | Yes, a child with autism for the most part, requires high |
| people believe leisure is a way to spend time when | | | | maintenance and attention that should not be |
| there is nothing else to do do. The dictionary defines | | | | overlooked. But, you as a parent should not be |
| the true meaning of leisure as," freedom from | | | | overlooked either, when it comes to finding time for |
| demands of work or duty, time available, for recreation | | | | leisure. |
| or relaxation, spare time." | | | | You might want to take a walk, look at the stars at |
| Parents can find leisure time for themselves, even | | | | night on the patio with a cup of coffee when your child |
| though they may have a child with autism. This is done | | | | is in bed. Go to a movie that is a comedy, or rent one |
| by realizing, there is a difference between having | | | | and watch it with the door closed, with no disruptions. |
| leisure time and engaging in a leisure activity. Some | | | | Getting a book that you have always wanted to read, |
| leisure time could be filled with dysfunctional activities | | | | but did not have the time or did not have the place for |
| that have no enjoyment. | | | | leisure. You may want to walk through a park, go to a |
| Often times parents will feel guilty if they spend leisure | | | | zoo, enjoy the flowers, watch other people sitting on a |
| time to enjoy themselves, or do something out of the | | | | park bench. For me, I love to take a drive near a lake |
| ordinary that requires fun, relaxation and do exactly | | | | and watch sailboats, with my feet up on the patio |
| what you want without pressure, or forced to do it. | | | | furniture. It is soothing and relaxing. |
| You as a parent must overlook feeling guilty, so you | | | | There are numerous things you can do for leisure. Be |
| can find time for leisure. | | | | creative, and find out what you enjoy, want to do and |
| It is imperative for you, not to to feel guilty by taking | | | | are able to for yourself, even though your child has |
| leisure time. It is healthy to find leisure time for yourself, | | | | autism. You may have to adjust your schedule or find |
| even though you have an autistic child. In addition, it is | | | | another person who is familiar with autism to watch |
| also healthy for your child to understand, you are a | | | | your child, while you find time to enjoy your leisure time. |
| person with needs and you also must fulfill them. | | | | It is healthy, both mentally and physically for you as |
| Parents Autistic Children | | | | parents and your child with autism to find leisure time. |
| Often parents with a child who has the disorder of | | | | You will be more relaxed, enjoyable, more rejuvenated |
| autism feels they are not doing enough for their child. | | | | to take on new and challenging tasks. |
| They fill their day with so much attention towards their | | | | |