Autism and Family Gatherings – How to Manage?
Question: We spend a lot of time over the holidays socializing with family and friends. How can I make sure […]
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Using Behavioral Momentum to Increase Motivation
Behavioral momentum is a behavioral strategy that entails making requests that are easy for the child before making requests that are more challenging or difficult. By following a pattern of easy-easy-hard-easy-easy-hard, you increase your child’s motivation to engage because you are building in many opportunities for success.
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Using Environmental Arrangements to Promote Social Communication
Environmental arrangements can include a variety of strategies that set up opportunities for your child to interact. One way to use environmental arrangements is to place desired items out of reach to encourage your child to communicate with you to request them.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
AAC may incorporate the use of gestures, facial expressions, sign language, picture symbol communication boards and writing.