Prompting Tip Sheet
…ecific action/response on their own. Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 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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…ecific action/response on their own. Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 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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…er or liquids of other consistencies Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 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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…necessities of life as reinforcers. Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 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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…hypo-sensitive to sensory input and may seek out sensory input. Sensory Profile: The child’s sensory profile is based on an ongoing pattern of behaviour and consistent responses to specific sensory input. Each child’s sensory profile is unique. Some children have many sensory sensitivities, other children have few or none. Sensory Diet: Providing appropriate opportunities for the sensory input the child is seeking while offering accommodations and…
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…a walk or playtime in the playground Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 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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…occur. Signs of overload include irregular breathing, colour change, sweating, pallor, increased anxiety, change in sleep patterns, etc. An activity should be stopped immediately if the child shows any signs of distress and/or discomfort. Consultation with an Occupational Therapist is recommended. Source: Geneva Centre for Autism 112 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2Z8 Tel: (416) 322-7877 – Toll Free: 1-866-Geneva-9 – Fax: (416) 322-5894 www….
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…them or have a smaller version to keep with them. Tips for Using a Visual Schedule Visual schedules use a symbol to represent an event. The following symbols are listed in order from easiest (most concrete) to most difficult (most abstract). Real objects Miniature objects Colour photographs Black and white photographs Colour picture drawings Black and white drawings Written words Start with the most abstract symbol the child can understand (each…
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…secondary Education support Transportation for activities Participation in community activities and events Paying a support worker to help with community participation and daily living activities Here are some examples from across Ontario: Community Activities/Events: admission tickets to various sporting, musical events, gym memberships, personal trainers, private classes, camps, painting nights, wine clubs and singles mingling events, Special Ol…
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…te on your behalf Provide friendship Celebrate together How can I get help to build a network over the long-term? Networks can happen at any stage in a person’s life but often form during periods of change or transition, such as starting high school, leaving school, moving out of the family home or looking for work. A planning facilitator can help you to create a network. As you become more involved in your community working on your goals, you may…
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…n. Age is used to group young people into categories to ensure fairness of competition in baseball, soccer and hockey. Civil society uses age as a means to structure rites of passage such as beginning school, retiring from employment and joining seniors’ organizations. Birthdays are a means to celebrate another year in a person’s life. Age is used to group people into generations with certain common characteristics such as the depression generatio…
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