My Life as a 10 Year Old With Autism

Tips for kids living with autism

Image Credit: Photo by Mikhail Nilov

Note: This article was written by my 10-year-old son. Unfortunately, he’s too young for a Medium account, so I’m publishing his article for him.

My life used to be a wreck.

I used to get suspended at school almost every day. I used to yell at people on a daily basis.

I’m not that kid anymore. During COVID, I thought to myself, “You know, I should change my life around.”

Almost every single day I was getting in trouble, and I wanted that to stop. But I don’t want this to be a sob story. Everything turned out okay, and life is good now.

I want to help you or your kids have easier lives. These ideas might not work for everyone, but this is how I get through my day. This works at school and home.

Here are some tips to help you get through your day if you have autism.

1) Limit screen time in the morning

Too much screen time can make you overstimulated. Your brain shouldn’t be like clothes in a dryer. It should be like a car driving slowly on a smooth road.

2) Eat a healthy breakfast