The Enabling Person-Directed Planning for AAC Users guidebook, is designed to help persons who use augmentative and alternative communication take an active role in the person-directed planning process.
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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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An “All About Me” book can be created for your child. It is a special book that tells a child’s life story. Photographs, or mementos, of special events and milestones can be added to the book at any time.
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This game is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about parts of the body and get some exercise! It can also improve their listening and observation skills. How to Make You will need Computer and printer Pencil …
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Before your child begins school you may want to provide him with opportunities to spend time with other children his age. This is the best way to help him develop the social skills he will need to make friends and …
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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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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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Social skills represent the ability to accommodate or adapt to on-going situations and social interactions. Often, behavioural difficulties can result from weak or poorly developed social skills, and difficulties with language and communication. A child with language and communication difficulties …
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Introduction: As one author stated: “All children benefit from opportunities for healthy development. For that reason, high quality child care environments become important for children with and without disabilities.” Here are some suggestions to use as a guide to support …
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