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4 easy ways to guide autistic Holiday behavior ~
Yau (2012) advises us that our child is likely to be much more of a visual thinker than we are. Spoken words are transitory – they are gone as soon as they are verbalized. But visual tools are concrete, whether it be a real object, a photo, a symbol or a written word. Visuals can be returned to over and over again, helping your child understand, and sometimes to accept, the information.
< My Thoughts > “Visuals can be returned to over and over again…”
Types of VISUALS are – Visual Schedules, 5 point scales, Power Cards, Social Stories, & Comic Strips or Storyboards.
Frosty's Five Point Scale ~
- Frostys 5 point scale
- Prancers power cards
- Santas Social Stories
- Vixens Visual Schedule.
Yau (2012) advises us that our child is likely to be much more of a visual thinker than we are. Spoken words are transitory – they are gone as soon as they are verbalized. But visual tools are concrete, whether it be a real object, a photo, a symbol or a written word. Visuals can be returned to over and over again, helping your child understand, and sometimes to accept, the information.
< My Thoughts > “Visuals can be returned to over and over again…”
Types of VISUALS are – Visual Schedules, 5 point scales, Power Cards, Social Stories, & Comic Strips or Storyboards.
Frosty's Five Point Scale ~
Use appropriate Frosty face instead of emoji.
The emoji #4 lets you know your child is feeling upset. Or, s/he can indicate the color 'orange'. Use the FROSTY emoji's if that would work. There is even an idea for expressing that the child is headed for a 'meltdown'.
The Five Point sce ale should be age appropriate. Use Steps from 1 - 5 that your child will understand. Be creative and let them help make the scale.
Prancer's Power Cards ~
Prancer's Power Cards ~
When I feel 'anxious', I should ~
- count to 10
- close my eyes & breathe
- ask for a 'break'
When I am feeling scared or overwhelmed, I should ~
- breathe slowly, or blow bubbles
- do something I like (color or listen to music)
- talk to someone nearby
- take a walk
Santa's Social Stories ~
You want the story to be brief, but maintain the child's attention. Again, let the child help you create this Visual story.
You want the story to be brief, but maintain the child's attention. Again, let the child help you create this Visual story.
Vixen's Visual Schedule ~
Before changing a behavior or routine, know the child's basic understanding. A 'baseline' for learning a new skill must be established. Start where they 'are', instead of repeating what they've already learned. Visual schedules can be accompanied by auditory backup, or even a Smart Phone app.
Before changing a behavior or routine, know the child's basic understanding. A 'baseline' for learning a new skill must be established. Start where they 'are', instead of repeating what they've already learned. Visual schedules can be accompanied by auditory backup, or even a Smart Phone app.
References:
Yau, A. (2012). Autism – A Practical Guide for Parents; eBooks Edition
Yau, A. (2012). Autism – A Practical Guide for Parents; eBooks Edition