Autism

strategies

• Teach specific skills: social, behavioral, academic and organizational. The Facial Expressions game addresses one aspect of social development.
• Present information visually and verbally. Picture Cards are an important resource for communicating visually. An Activity Choice Board is another example of a way to present information visually.
• Structure the environment to be predictable with minimal distractions. Some children might benefit from a Study Tent.
• Develop schedules using visual cues of pictures and words.
• Prepare for changes in routine. See weekend schedules for one example of how to do this.
• Provide interaction with non-disabled peers as role models for social, language and behavior skills.
• Practice new skills in different environments.
• Develop a behavior management system that provides structure and consistency. Forms can help with this.
  

• Please check our list of all resources at Site Map to see if there are other items that can help your child.