Autism advice and strategies for parents & carers
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How to Communicate With an Autistic Child: A Neuro-Affirming Guide
Communication and Autism Every autistic child communicates. Some use a lot of spoken language, some use very little, and some use none at all, relying instead on gesture, expression, behaviour, signing or AAC tools (augmentative and alternative communication). If you know more than one autistic child, you already know how Read more
AST Update: New Online Courses!
I am excited to introduce the new online courses offering you in-depth knowledge and practical skills that you can apply straight away. Autism Spectrum Teacher Online Courses.
Podcast #5: Autism and early intervention with Haia Ironside
Experienced teachers Haia Ironside and Steph Reed discuss important themes to consider in autism early intervention.
Podcast #3: All aboard! Autism and special interests with Richard Semmens from the All Aboard Club
Steph and Richard Semmens discuss the impact of the special interest group ‘The Engine Shed’ on the community and the importance of using special interests in engaging autistic children and young people. Richard also talks through his recent autism diagnosis.
Engaging winter learning activities and resources for autistic children!
Engaging Learning You will have probably noticed that autistic children can find attending to and concentrating during activities that they are not particularly interested in, very challenging! With developmental delay in the areas of joint attention, language, communication and social skills being core features of the diagnostic criteria for Autistic Read more
Help autistic children manage changes leading up to Christmas
Changes during the Christmas season The Christmas season can sometimes be a very challenging time of the year for autistic children. There are all sorts of unpredictable changes to usual daily life in the lead up to Christmas and the school holidays such as: changes to the environment at home, Read more
Maths role play shopping game
Role play shopping game Roleplay shopping can be a really fun way of learning about coins as well as practising counting, all with the inclusion of motivating toys and items! Items Needed: Firstly, find some toys or items that the child will be really motivated by, anything from bubbles, to Read more
Teaching personal hygiene to autistic children
Management of personal hygiene is a very important skill for all children to learn in order to grow and develop independence. Daily Activities as Part of a Routine As a teacher of children with autism, personal hygiene tasks are a high priority on the school daily timetable. Dedicating time to personal Read more
Teaching the concept of ‘like’ and ‘don’t like’ to autistic children
The concept of ‘like’ and ‘don’t like’ Like any abstract theme, the concept of ‘like’ and ‘don’t like’ can sometimes be challenging for children with autism to understand. Therefore, it is important to ensure a child really understands what it means to ‘like’ something. A successful strategy is to model Read more