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Tips for Supporting Social Interaction in Youth Groups… attention seeking behavior to connect with others until they build the skills they need to interact. Here are some tips to support social interaction in youth groups: Extend a feeling of welcome and model for other participants that the youth with autism is a valued part of the … the group to pick partners, youth with autism are sometime chosen last, causing unnecessary humiliation. Learn more about supporting youth with autism in programs in Leading the Way: Autism-Friendly Youth Organizations . … Leading the Way: …
Strategies for Success: Sports and Physical Activities… Many youth with autism are able to participate in sports and are a great asset to their team. The amount of support required to make this happen will vary greatly from person to person. Some people with autism have great skills in … team members while processing auditory and visual information from several sources at the same time. Here are some ways to support youth with autism in sports and physical activity programs. Be aware of motor, timing, language and attention issues … with autism. Know that even though he may not be able to keep up with the pace of learning and the activity of the whole group, he might still be able to learn components of a sport or activity that provides a valuable social outlet and physical …
Life Skills Programs… Vista Vocational Independent Living Programs for people with autism are postsecondary programs that offer services and supports to help individuals live and work successfully. Instruction needs to incorporate best practices identified for … technology should be utilized to enhance learning and function. Instruction may occur individually or in small or larger groups. Functional academics are taught to enhance independent living and vocational functioning. Education may also include … experiences in a variety of work settings, both paid and non-paid. Scaffolding techniques and job coaches or professional supports should be utilized to ensure proper transition in the work place. Individuals with autism learn the vocational …
Things to Look For in Your Child's Team… quite complex, so it is helpful to take a broad approach when evaluating concerns, and deciding how to provide appropriate support. In order to meet their various needs, many people with autism, especially those with challenging behaviors, need a … have you worked collaboratively in the past? “I have to say, we were lucky enough from the beginning to have assembled a group of fine people who had the very best intentions of helping my son Eli. But a few months into his preschool year, after … the provider’s experience by asking at his office, or by connecting with school or agency staff, other parents, or local support groups for suggestions and recommendations. What is your experience in working with individuals with autism? This …
Autism and Social Skills Development… Supporting social interaction is an important piece of the student’s educational plan. Student’s with autism often have the … else is standing, you should be too!’). Break social skills into small component parts, and teach these skills through supported interactions. Use visuals as appropriate. Celebrate strengths and use these to your advantage. Many students with … be careful not to turn the peer into a teacher strive to keep peer interactions as natural as possible. Create small lunch groups, perhaps with structured activities or topic boxes. (The group to pulls a topic out of a box and discusses things …
Pool and Water Safety for Lifeguards … way of communicating, that can help keep them calm them in an unsafe situation or if they have wandered away from their group. This first-responder toolkit has communication techniques in addition to a lot of other useful information for … the pool or have other communication differences, so they may not hear the whistle. Swimming facility owners can support autistic swimmers as well by communicating safety rules in different ways to ensure understanding, … are visual learners understand the rules. Teaching their lifeguarding and other staff about supporting an autism-friendly swimming experience can help make sure their pool is a safe and comfortable environment for …
Guardianship and Conservatorship… Planning Tool Kit was written by Reilly Morrisson and Ginny Duhon, Trust Advisors with SunTrust Bank's Special Needs Trust Group. When an individual turns 18, he or she is presumed competent to make decisions about his or her person and property … of their minor child and have legal authority to make decisions about their child’s health, education, safety and support. If you feel that at 18, your child is not or will not be able to make important legal decisions on his or her own …