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Disorder
1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls is diagnosed
with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
1. Provide structure and safety. 2. Find nonverbal ways to communicate. 3. Use visual tools to help with daily
activities.
*Be consistent between what is being done at *Watch for your child’s nonverbal cues.
home and at school. *Make playtime with your child. *Social Stories (there are apps for tablets and
*Stick to a schedule. *Pay attention to sensory sensitivities: smart phones).
*Reward positive behavior. - Lights, sounds, tough, tastes, and smells *Use pictures (having them be in the pictures
*Provide a safe and secured space for child to that might be triggers for your child. doing those activities) and having it visible for the
go and relax. child.
4. Letting your child know what happen 8. Allow children to have a transition 7. Making directions short, clear and in
next. object during different transitions time steps.
in their day.
5. Using “First, we will do this” and “Then, 10. Using hands on or visual activities.
we will do this”. 9. Redirect & distract children during
behaviors instead of stay “no” or *Sorting objects: helping with dishes or sorting
6. Giving your child choices so they feel in
“stop”. laundry.
control. - Building with blocks
- Games on a computer or iPad.
from https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ecd/10-facts-about-asd
http://www.educationandbehavior.com/behavior-strategies-for-children-with-autism/
Smith, M., Segal, J., & Hutman, T. (2017, April). Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive. Retrieved October 10, 2017, from
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/helping-your-child-with-autism-thrive.htm
Benaroch, R. (2016, November 19). What are the types of Autism Spectrum Disorders? Retrieved October 10, 2017, from
https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/autism-spectrum-disorders