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It’s hard to give a complete response in the comments (possibly a video with that subject is needed), however there are a few simple rules of thumb when working with children with autism. 1. Try and keep your routine consistent and predictable. 2. When possibly, pair words or requests with pictures (i.e. when requesting a child sit, pair it with a picture of a child sitting). This offers the child the verbal and visual cue. Visual schedules are also very helpful. You can take pictures of the activities of the day (i.e. the circle area, playground, lunch room, etc) and place them in sequential order. The child can refer to the visual schedule to help them transition throughout the day. 3. Teach the child the first/then strategy. FIRST you do what is requested (complete the activity) THEN you get to do what you want (play with the toy train). The child then learns that if they cooperate, they get rewarded with something they find enjoyable. 4. If there is a change to the routine, provide plenty of warning before the change takes place. Thank you for the question; I hope these few suggestions offer you a starting place for working with children with autism.
What if I say "I like how your drew your branches" and are specific? I only over praise artwork, I don't over praise lettering and numbers, I correct them. I over praise artwork to encourage them and some of my students come from strict households and are starving for praise and are over critical of themselves.
I was thrown into a class with 2 on the spectrum and NO TRAINING just watching the other teachers was my ONLY thing to go off of and they are all BURNT OUT at this preschool so they arent much help plus im 34 no kids of my own, and barely can be firm with mu chihuahuas so i had NO IDEA what chaos i was getting myself into! now the kids love me BUT dont respect me they see me as the fun sweet playmate its SO HARD!!! The kids on the spectrum seem to need more guidance and attetion but with a class of 11 i cant do that it's heartbreaking to be honest. thank you for your videos even though im doing my cda im just a center aide and feel so ALONE in this whole thing
I know that can be a challenge. I might suggest keeping your schedule very predictable and routined. If there is going to be a change, be sure to give the children plenty of warning that a change is coming. You could also make a picture of a star and hold it up whenever you are informing the children of a change. Children on the spectrum do very well with visual supports. I hope you find this helpful. Please reach out if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment.
Maybe once I get my CDA and am assigned my own classroom it’ll be different but I’m just in multiple classrooms different age groups so it’s hard to set a routine I’m at the mercy of passive aggressive teachers who count down the days for the weekend while I’m researching how to do my job better I’ll try the visual aides thanks for the reply ❤
In our circle. When I want to get my students attention I sing " if you happy and you know it find a square" it works everytime the kids are quite and looking at me. My carpet is a square carpet.
I hope I find a solution for my 1year daughter she is always crying doesn't want to be blaying alone even for very short time she always wants me beside her
Great tips! I teach children in an afterschool club so its a more relaxed setting, sometimes making it more difficult to get the children to see the space as a learning environment ans these tips are helpful, thankyou
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When I try to get a child attention..I'll say if you hear me...clap your hands..if you hear me stump your feet..if you hear me wave your arms..a series of instructions to get them to listen to what I really want to say.
I’ve really been struggling with two of my little ones because they are so focused on playing with each other that they won’t participate, any suggestions? I’m a new dance teacher and have tried a lot of things, its just so frustrating to have them continually not listen and misbehave.
@jennajones5434 I might suggest encouraging them with fun rewards when they do participate or do as you ask them. Sweet scented lip balm can be rubbed on the back of their hands so they can smell it and feel recognized for good behavior. The trick is to let them know exactly what they are doing that you are rewarding. For example say, “You stood in line just like I asked!” Then rub the lip balm in the back of their hand. You may need to start by only rewarding the children that are following your directions. This will give the ones not listening motivation to listen so they can get the smelly lip balm on the back of their hand too. I also use a simple song that uses the children’s names that has been a life-saver for me in getting their attention. I’ll copy the link. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Greetings, you have a new follower. I just started as a teacher's assistant. and we have several children with challengin behavior, how could I use this good idea on a child who runs around a lot in classroom, or that he is not a good listener and he does not like cleaning when is time to do it. I would greatly appreciate your response.
@Gracebatista8929 the trick to using this strategy is to offer a puzzle piece to the child when they are doing what they are supposed to be doing. For example, when he does pick up even one item, reward him with a puzzle piece, then ask him if he would like to earn another piece and to do so, he needs to pick up three things and put them away. Of course, he needs to understand that the puzzle pieces lead to him getting a reward. Once he gets the idea of earning puzzle pieces, then you can give a puzzle piece for picking up an entire area. Give lots of encouragement and praise along with giving puzzle pieces. Good luck and let me know how things go.
