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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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association).
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a life-long developmental disorder that affects a child’s development in three main areas: social, communication and behaviour/play. Diagnosis Who can make the diagnosis? Diagnosis can be made by a medical doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist, preferably …
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Many children with ASD are visual learners. This means they understand and remember information better when the see and hear it rather than just hearing it. Visual Schedules What is a visual schedule: A visual schedule shows what activity is …
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Vestibular stimulation is the input that your body receives when you experience movement or gravity. It can be mild; nodding your head or climbing stairs or it can be intense; skydiving or a rollercoaster Characteristics of Vestibular Dysfunction Vestibular input …
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A transition occurs when a child is required to change location, activity, environment or position. Transitions are often difficult for many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Why are transitions difficult? Transitions are often difficult for children with ASD. Due …
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40-70% of child with Autism Spectrum Disorder have sleep disturbances that negatively affect their functioning and the functioning of their families. If the child with ASD is sleep deprived, one or both of their parents are also sleep deprived. Sleep …
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Many individuals with ASD have difficulties processing sensory information. Some or all of the child’s senses may be affected by this. Each child with ASD will have a unique sensory profile. Sensory Processing Difficulties Sensory systems: There are seven sensory …
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