Setting Goals and Teaching New Skills Introduction Children with a diagnosis of ASD have a profile of strengths and challenges. An understanding of the child’s current skills and the setting of educational goals are necessary first steps to be taken …
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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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Developing Functional Play and Adaptive Behaviour Introduction Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have challenges with functional play skills and adaptive behaviour (tasks associated with daily living). They benefit from environmental supports and direct instruction to develop their play skills …
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Enhancing Social Skills Introduction Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience challenges in social relationships. A deficit in social interactions and communication is one of the identifying characteristics of ASD. Children with ASD may appear uninterested in social interactions and …
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Working Together Introduction The complexity of the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder requires the integrated efforts of a community. This includes family, educators, health care providers, and others. It is important to facilitate collaboration among the child’s family …
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Never lend your card to anyone. It is the key to your bank account and is for your use only. Protect your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Memorize that number instead of writing it down for safe keeping. Don’t choose an …
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Good personal hygiene is a necessary life skill that can help one have positive self-esteem, and provide more opportunities in adulthood to get and maintain a job, and to lead a healthy life style. As children get older, and reach …
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According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition of disability varies greatly, but it is generally agreed that about …
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Learning to regulate our emotional responses, especially during times of stress, can be difficult. Most children have some natural ways of self-regulating but may also need to learn appropriate ways to respond when experiencing anxiety. Calming strategies can help a …
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Fact Sheet
Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time.
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