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How do you explain loss, funeral, death to autistic people? Individuals with autistic syndrome tend to be inquisitive, seeking to learn more about topics they are interested in. Individuals with autism must have loved ones around them to help them process their grief in a special way. The common expressions of grief for those with ASD (other common emotions) can include; fear, anxiety, increased sensory issues, decreased frustration tolerance, difficulty with focus or concentration, difficulty accepting “no”, crying spells, unexpected, random outbursts.
All people, including children and adults on the autism spectrum, grieve in their own unique ways. Grief can be complex for any of us. Children and adults on the autism spectrum may react to other’s emotions and physical changes. They may feel anxious or fearful of what caused the a loss, divorce or death. In the case of a death, the individual may wonder if the same thing will happen to them or others they know. People with an autism spectrum disorder often have a hard time expressing their feelings. Sometimes the emotion felt, in this case grief, maybe displayed in a manner which is the opposite of the emotion they are feeling. For example, the individual laughs when others around are crying in their grief. It cannot be assumed that the laughing displayed means they are happy.