Fact-checked by Vincenza De Falco, Autism & Learning Disabilities Specialist Coach<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Often, autistic children aren\u2019t given very many opportunities to lose. Some autistic children have trouble controlling their emotions, and losing can upset them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, people in their lives may protect them from having to deal with losing. Despite this, you can use a few great techniques, such as role-playing or social stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is possible to teach an autistic child to understand the concept of losing, and there are different techniques you can use. It is vital first to understand why losing is more challenging to know for an autistic child, and then you will be able to customize the method that works best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning to master this skill will allow your child to have better relationships with peers and enjoy playing games, regardless of the outcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losing is difficult for all children. Everyone needs to be taught that it is okay to lose and that it is a part of life. Losing is a way of learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It shows you what your weaknesses are and what you need to work on so that you learn to play the game better. Losing should be the thing that drives children to work harder and learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it isn\u2019t quite that simple. Autism is complex, and autistic children often have a\u00a0spiky profile<\/a>. This means that an autistic child may be far ahead of his or her peers in some areas and far behind in others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, some autistic children have trouble with the \u201cTheory of Mind<\/a>.\u201d This refers to the ability to understand the desires, intentions, and beliefs of others. While many children develop this skill between the ages of three and five, some studies have shown that autistic children develop this skill later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This child may not have learned that it isn\u2019t possible to win every single time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n