It is common for adults to search for answers to help motivate the Autistic child. There is no simple response to that question. In this two-part toolkit, Motivating Your Autistic Child, we look below the surface behaviours to identify the root causes of motivation challenges. This resource aims to change your understanding of motivation to change how you respond to and support a child experiencing this challenge.
Why is this so important? Children who cannot do what is asked of them are often mischaracterized as lazy or wilfully disobedient. This can impact their well-being, self-image, and mental health and deflect attention from the real cause by ‘blaming’ the child’s character.
This infographic introduces you to underlying reasons for low motivation, including links to learn more about each topic. Later in the toolkit, we will address each one individually. Enjoy your journey toward a deeper understanding of motivation.
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