How to Support Autistic Children
"If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn"
Ignacio Estrada
Visual Aids
Children with communication difficulties can rely on visuals to support their understanding. Visual aids can be pictures, objects, text, photos, videos and symbols. Great examples are now & next boards, schedules and signing
Sensory Supports
Sensory Processing
Autistic children can be over or under sensitive to light, noise, touch , smell or other sensory input
Sensory aids may be required
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Try sensory / messy play
Trampolines are great for sensory feedback
Autism Supports
TEACCH is a structured teaching method using routine, visuals and sequencing.
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MORE Supports
Attention Autism
social stories
Picture Exchange Communication
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