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Jul 132011
 
Helping an autism spectrum child follow instructions - a 4 step plan

This is designed for ASD kids who are verbal and have good understanding of language, for the    approximate ages of kindergarten through 6th grade, although it could work for some children younger or older depending on their developmental level. It’s a simple intervention but effective. ASD children struggle with following instructions. Often, they just [...]

Jan 252011
 

Here is a common problem I encounter as a therapist while working together with a young person with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We might develop a plan for managing his/her anger, only to find that when the time comes that the skill is needed that the child finds themselves totally unable to put the [...]