|
Tuesday, 03 March 2009 18:09 |
The winter months seem so long. With all the snow and cold weather, it is extremely hard to know how to keep my child with autism occupied and having fun. Any suggestions? During the winter months, this is a very common question asked by many parents of children with autism. Although it can be difficult to keep your child engaged in leisure/play activities any time of year, it is especially challenging when the weather is cold and the common outdoor activities, such as playgrounds and walks, are not always possibilities. If you are able to think about adapting the options that are available to all children, you might end up pleasantly surprised that there are enjoyable activities right at your fingertips.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Friday, 01 February 2008 18:09 |
I have stopped going to restaurants with my child. He doesn’t eat what’s on the menu. He doesn’t sit at the table and usually causes a scene. What can I do to make going out to dinner a family event? Restaurants require children with autism to negotiate a variety of visual, auditory, and olfactory information. Selecting appropriate food choices, waiting for food to be delivered, and maintaining appropriate behavior at the table pose significant challenges to a successful visit. Successful restaurant visits depend on selecting appropriate goals. Your goals for your first restaurant visit will differ from your long-term goals. Start with small goals (with which your child is likely to be successful) and work towards more difficult goals. For example, you may start visiting restaurants to have a single appetizer in the afternoon and then work toward a full meal during dinner time. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 2 of 2 |
Learn More 
