Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a child’s rate and pattern of development. This neurodevelopmental disorder* is common and may affect children to varying degrees. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder have challenges with social interactions, …
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Developing Communication Skills Introduction Communication is one of the core areas of difficulty for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We often think of speech as the main form of communication. Communication, however, involves much more than simply talking. A …
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Setting the Stage for Learning Introduction Creating a successful learning environment for children with ASD may require adaptations in the following areas: physical environment, visual supports, transition strategies, schedule and routines. Children with ASD in Group Child Care Settings An …
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There is evidence that men and women with developmental disabilities are subject to some differences in the onset and progress of aging due to hereditary, environmental and lifestyle factors. This adds to the complexity of the aging process for this …
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We are all affected by our environment. Our physical surroundings affect how we feel, how comfortable we are, how we relate to others, and how successfully we accomplish our goals. For a young child, the environment is particularly important. For …
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Cubby Place coat hooks at the child’s level. Add a photo of the child and a name card to personalize the space. Add a shelf or bin for personal belongings (the message to the child is “This is your space.”) …
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This workshop examines ways for early childhood centres to help make all children’s experiences successful ones.
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Most young children have a tough time sitting still for very long periods of time. Young minds and bodies need to be kept active. However, some children are easily distracted may have a hard time focusing on one topic or …
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Set the Scene for Success by: Setting realistic expectations for your child Making sure he’s ready to do the task Giving him as many cues as possible Give the Instruction: Give your child a warning before the instruction so he …
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Prevent the behaviour Many problem behaviours can be prevented by making the behaviour irrelevant or not important. You can do this by changing the antecedent conditions – the things that happen right before the behaviour. Here are some suggestions: Plan …
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