Reinforcement provides external motivation when a child is learning a new skill or working hard at managing their behaviour. An event that follows behaviour and increases the probability of that behaviour occurring again is a reinforcer. Types of Reinforcement Social …
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Proprioception is the feedback you get from you joints, muscles and tendons that tells you where your body is in space and assists with motor control and motor planning. Characteristics of Proprioceptive Dysfunction Experiencing difficulties with touch, balance or movement. …
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Prompting is a way of assisting a child to perform a specific response after a given instruction. The instructor/teacher provides a cue to elicit a specific behaviour from a child/student. There are 5 types of prompts. Verbal Prompt: Providing verbal …
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“Food for Thought” 75% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience atypical eating patterns and have limited food preferences. Tips to support good eating Routines: Establish clear routines around meals and snacks. Try to ensure that they occur at consistent …
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Inclusion is a set of practices and beliefs that involves educating all students, regardless of disability, in their neighbourhood daycare or preschool with appropriate supports and necessary services Principles of Inclusion Acceptance of diversity: Fairness is giving each student what …
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To be diagnosed with one of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, the child must have a specific number of characteristics in 3 categories: Social Interaction Communication Behaviour The specific diagnosis is based on the number of characteristics …
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General Programming Strategies for a Child with Autism/P.D.D. When Interacting with a Child: Sit at the child’s eye level. Touch the child on the arm occasionally to refocus his/her attention. Say the child’s name, occasionally, throughout the task. Use 2-3 …
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A workshop focusing on special interests areas
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A workshop focusing on issues in the classroom for someone with autism.
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A workshop focusing on Autism
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