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…ep kids happy. Tips for Parents Bring your child’s favourite cuddly toy or comfort blanket along for the trip. This would not be a good time to wean him/ her from the soother. If you have a personal listening device or portable DVD player, allow your child to enjoy their favourite songs or movies. Bring your own drinks & snacks to satisfy hunger when it’s difficult to stop for food. Food in your stomach and a view out the front of the vehicle, whe…
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…ty many take many forms. The child may ask perseverative questions about upcoming events or engage in other stereotypical behaviours. Transition Tips Prepare for all transitions ahead of time. Give ample warnings (i.e. 5 minutes left, 2 minutes left, 1 minute left, time to switch). Once children are at the next activity, they should not have to wait for “setup”; circle time should begin as soon as the children are seated. Use a transitional object…
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…boarding a domestic flight, returning goods to a store, obtaining hotel accommodation and renting a home video. Who is eligible for an Ontario photo card? People living in Ontario who are 16 years of age or older who do not hold a driver’s license are eligible for the Ontario photo card. People with a driver’s license will have their driver’s license cancelled when they apply for a photo card as you cannot hold a valid driver’s license and a phot…
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…tism 112 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2Z8 Tel: (416) 322-7877 – Toll Free: 1-866-Geneva-9 – Fax: (416) 322-5894 www.autism.net…
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…ters. Chew sleeves or collars. Have difficulty carrying out unfamiliar and complex motions, e.g. tying shoes or learning a new sport. Difficulty doing familiar and simple motions without looking, e.g. pulling up pants, putting on socks Manipulate hair clips, light switches and classroom tools so hard that they break or are damaged. Activities to Enhance Proprioceptive Function Pulling/pushing weighted wagon or cart (use library books, bean bags, e…
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…opportunities for the sensory input the child is seeking while offering accommodations and adaptations for the sensory input the child is avoiding. Sensory Diet Tips Provide additional movement breaks throughout the day. These can be made purposeful by having the child take a message to another room or help carry items from one area to another. Sitting at circle or on the floor can be very difficult for some children with ASD. Provide a small cha…
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…te in a preferred activity. Sometimes, these activities may have a sensory component. Examples include puzzles, videos, books, Thomas the Tank engine, water play, swinging, etc. Primary reinforcement: Food and drink are primary reinforcers because they meet basic biological needs. Some children prefer sweets or treats but others may respond to unusual foods such as pickles, onions, or lemons Token reinforcement: Tokens have no value by themselves….
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…ASD may be late in or may never acquire speech. However, they can learn to communicate. A child with ASD may “echo” or repeat words or phrases. This may be an attempt to communicate. Children with ASD often demonstrate a need for sameness and can be resistant to changes in routine. Children with ASD often experience sensory processing difficulties. They may be over-reactive (hyper-sensitive) or under-reactive (hypo-sensitive) to sights, sounds, sm…
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…should start with the least amount of prompting necessary Some children become dependent on prompts and wait for the adult to assist them before they make any type of response. To avoid this, prompting should be faded as soon as soon as the child begins to demonstrate mastery. All individuals supporting the child should be aware of their prompting levels, to avoid confusion. Prompting should gradually fade until the child is performing the specif…
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…muscle groups), gross motor skills (using large muscle groups), expressive communication (speaking), receptive communication (understanding spoken language and following instructions), sensory skills (using sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to explore materials), play and social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking. Ontario Early Years Centres often have activities planned as part of their routine. This allows children to participate in a v…
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