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Autism Speaks DIY Projects… Click on the DIY projects below to view the videos and get detailed instructions Weighted Lap Buddy Create a DIY weighted lap pad for yourself or a sensory-seeker in …
What is it about autism and trains?… interest across a lifetime. For instance, many children – including children on the spectrum – love the train characters in videos and TV shows such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Chuggington. For older children and adults, model trains can be fun … a motivation for their child to complete a medical visit without a tantrum. Many parents likewise use time watching train videos (available on YouTube) to reward a child for behavioral goals such as toilet training or completing a disliked task. …
How Technology Can Help… or a favorite game app can serve as a reward for positive behavior like the completion of a chore or a homework assignment. Video modeling Video modeling is a method that involves teaching skills in a visual way. The video could be of the … task or assignment, or of a teacher, educator or parent teaching the skills and steps required. Your child can watch these videos as often as he or she likes/needs to help learn important skills. Because the videos involve using a tablet or …
Challenges of COVID-19 disruptions: Guidance for autism service providers… and how your patients can access care. You can discuss what technology you can use, such as Zoom, FaceTime or other video platform, to stay in touch with your patients and deliver telehealth services. You may be able to have phone or video … this page will be updated frequently. Gather a digital and/or hard-copy folder of printable tools, digital downloads, videos and other specific needs that families may request. Try to set up a caregiver support group via an online platform, … Recruit trusted professionals to help respond to questions with evidence-based information and tools. Record and share videos, if possible, of culturally adapted trainings to send to families to continue trainings while at home. For regions …
My tips for going on vacation with kids with autism… sure Ben knows as much as possible about what will happen on the vacation. One easy way to front-load is to view You tube videos of where you are going. National Parks, beaches, museums and every ride at Disney has a you tube video or website that gives a good feel of the place. TIP- view the videos first, sometimes there is offensive language if a video is produced by a kid and not the company itself. Vacation …
Using your cell phone… system if possible. Do not let anyone see you dial numbers. Do not use your cell phone to take photographs or capture videos of unsuspecting people, unless absolutely necessary. Speak in a soft voice if possible. Do not give out personal …
Autism Speaks hosts international autism advocacy conference … response and recovery activities affected individuals, families and professionals the autism community. Below are select videos of presentations from both days of the conference. You may also view the slides presented on Day 1 and Day 2 . Day 1 …
Avoiding victimization… Debbaudt is the parent of a young man who has autism, an author, law enforcement trainer and producer of autism-related videos and curriculum for law enforcement agencies. His materials are in use by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada …
Our son with autism loves trains so much he won’t get off… tennis a couple times a week. When I’m not on the court, I occasionally read tennis-related news articles and watch online videos on how to, say, hit a better forehand. However, I can generally shift my attention to participate in other … to deny your son his special passion. So be sure to schedule times in the day when he can indulge in train-related books, videos or toys. Time to get off that train! You mentioned, in particular, the struggles you’ve had getting your son to get …
VCU Autism Center for Excellence: Transition… successfully! The Autism Center for Excellence (VCU-ACE) resources include: Webcasts Seminars Guides and Fact Sheets Videos and Training … VCU Autism Center for Excellence: Transition …