Tools to Use in Teaching the Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Children respond best with consistent routine.
- Utilize visual schedules and/or calendars to explain daily events or to announce a change in the routine.
- If your child does not follow your directions or complete a task, break it down into smaller steps.
- Label your emotions and his.
- Try to approach the problem behaviors in a positive way. Instead of "No hitting" try "Quiet hands."
- Teach your child how to communicate - not just to talk. Allow your child to use alternate forms of communication such as pictures, written words, sign language.
- When your child starts to get upset, try redirecting to another location or activity
- Use simple, concrete language.
- What are your child's sensory needs? Investigate ways to ease hyper sensitive and engage hypo sensitive.
- Use your
child's strengths and interests to teach.