To get an autistic child’s attention, you need to ensure that what you are offering has some interest to the child, and it is something that they see as a reward, especially if you are trying to get their attention for something that they may not like to do. Here are other tips to get an autistic child’s attention: Play with the child Reward the child every time they refocus attention to what you want Do more close-ended activities Involve more engaging props that are colorful and interesting