Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew

I am first and foremost a child

My sensory perceptions are disordered

Distinguish between won't and can't

I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally

Be patient with my limited vocabulary

Because language is so difficult for me, I am very visually oriented

Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do

Help me with social interactions

Identify what triggers my meltdowns

Love me unconditionally.