I was talking with a friend recently. She knows a lot about autism. Our discussion led to some sharing about an incident with one of her family members. During the conversation she commented, “He’s never been diagnosed, but I’m sure he has Asperger’s.”
That discussion made me think about many, many adults I have talked with about their Asperger’s diagnosis. Most of them were not diagnosed until teen or adulthood. One of the things many of them have shared … Read more →
Autism and Behavior: Why is he doing that?
Autism and behavior problems lead us to question why is he doing that – why is that behavior problem occurring?
“Why is he doing that?” is a common question when dealing with autism and behavior. It’s a question that needs an answer. But it’s a question that sometimes cannot be answered easily.
I pulled this article out of my archives. It makes a really important point. Becoming a detective is a critical … Read more →
I frequently get questions about what toys are appropriate for children with Asperger’s and Autism. That reminds me of an experience.
I was walking down a street in a small town at the bottom of the mountains near Machu Picchu in Peru. I love to watch how the local children play. I heard two boys giggling and laughing so I turned around to see what was happening.
Their toy was a piece of paper. They would hold it up … Read more →
I heard a speaker recently talking about using pictures for teaching language to children with autism. She was discussing the concept of changing the art so students would generalize a concept.
I understand that we want to use different pictures so children will learn that there are many kinds of dogs when we use that word. Therefore one stage of teaching is helping students learn to understand that a bull dog and lab are both dogs. It’s a skill … Read more →
Here’s a question I received:
How does the Speech Therapist get teachers, parents, and others to make visual supports?
Here’s the answer:
There are a lot of different ways that people can do that. The bottom line is TEAMWORK. I really like to think of myself as a catalyst for getting that to happen. In other words I want to work with the teachers or parents or other people that will be interacting with the students who will need the … Read more →
Tuesday Tip – Medical Evaluation
Many students with autism experience co-occurring medical conditions. Considering this, many of these students have not had the benefit of a thorough medical evaluation. Remember that each student is different and treatment for students with various disabilities requires a specific individualized approach.
For more tips visit Autism Family Online” href=”http://autismfamilyonline.com/” target=”_blank”http://AutismFamilyOnline.com… Read more →
Tuesday Tip – Visiting a Doctor Office
When you have an appointment for a major medical evaluation, it
helps if you can bring someone with you, to watch your child so you
can concentrate on your discussion with the doctor. Bring several
favorite books or toys to keep the child occupied in the waiting
room and during the evaluation.
For more tips visit Autism Family Online” href=”http://autismfamilyonline.com/” target=”_blank”http://AutismFamilyOnline.com
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are known for having behavior challenges. Communication breakdowns are often the reason. If other communication attempts do not accomplish their goals, students will use what works. That frequently can be something we will call a “bad behavior.”
Here’s what one educator shared about managing a meltdown. “I gave a student the chance to just “show me” what he wanted or what was wrong. It turned out that we had taken Library off the class schedule … Read more →
Tuesday Tip – Swimming
Swimming is a sport that offers competition on an individual basis,
making it ideal therapy for children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. They can thrive on the exercise, competition and social
interaction without being overwhelmed by the stress of team play.
For more tips visit Autism Family Online” href=”http://autismfamilyonline.com/” target=”_blank”http://AutismFamilyOnline.com
Tuesday Tip – Choose your battlegrounds
Decide which behaviors are most important to pay attention to.
It is not realistic to try to address everything.
First, focus on any behaviors related to the child’s personal
safety or the safety of those around him/her. Behaviors that
negatively affect participation in the classroom are
important to work on at school. At home, focus on behaviors that
prevent the individual from participating in family activities.
For more tips visit Autism Family Online” href=”http://autismfamilyonline.com/” … Read more →
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What a wonderful affirmation of this meaningful way to teach both children and adults. As a parent infant educator, I can think of a myriad of ways to share this information to help others. Your ongoing information benefits teachers, families, and our students/children in more ways than you will ever imagine."
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- Kim Renshaw
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-Danita M. Luzadder
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We had been telling him the choices orally... and it was always a nightmare. We tried little visual cards, but they got lost or stolen (by my son, yes true story!).
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Now, something (using actual objects) finally seems to work. You’ve done so much to bring this wonderful strategy to life. Thanks!"
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-Kim Fields
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