For many parents, guardians, and educators, disciplining an autistic child can feel like navigating unfamiliar terrain — and a local specialist says the most widely used approaches often do more harm than good.
According to Antigua Observer, Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis shared her insights as part of the publication's ongoing series, Autism and Me, which is dedicated to deepening public understanding of autism in Antigua and Barbuda.
Dr. Belle-Jarvis spoke with Observer Media as the series continues to shed light on the realities faced by autistic individuals and those who care for them. The series aims to equip families and educators with more effective, evidence-informed strategies for supporting autistic children.
This article is the third installment in the Autism and Me series, as reported by Antigua Observer, with previous parts addressing related aspects of life on the autism spectrum.
