Autism can make it difficult for some children to master writing, even though it is not a learning disability. It imposes challenges such as sensory issues, hyper-focus on the details,handwriting performance, etc. This is why parents need to find the right activities for their kids to learn ...
communication style, and perception. Consequently, kids with autism might face huge difficulties in the beginning when faced with everyday tasks. Alternatively, what parents should focus on is trying to engage their children in different fun activities. These will help kids with ...
If you teach students on the autism spectrum, then you know how hard these children work over the course of their day. So much of what we ask of them can be a struggle, requiring a lot of energy as well as cognitive and emotional input. ...
Children are in a constant state of change. Summer activities have already been formulated, but there are many questions about what to do with the unstructured time. So, here is TheAutismDoctor’s top ten list of things to do this summer: Leave time for the kids to just be kids. Especia...
Participation in Organised Extracurricular Social Activities (OESA) can provide positive outcomes for children. This study investigated whether children aged 4 to 12 years diagnosed with autism differ in their OESA participation and experience compared to neurotypical peers. Parents of autistic children (n...
Cite this lesson April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a disorder that affects 1 in 68 children in the United States and is often misunderstood. Read on for fun ways to bring awareness to your students of the many facets of autism. Lesson...
Could the outdoor activities also help children with autism? The purpose of this study was to investigate the benefits of outdoor activities for children with autism. 15 participants were interviewed including special education teachers, volunteers, and parents of children with autism. The verbatim ...
In his work with children on the autism spectrum in various settings, Joel has noticed a need for more engaging social skills curricula, stronger visual components and more compelling social skills learning activities. His six illustrated children’s books, includingThe Conversation TrainandThe Green ...
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY one of the best ways for children with autism, asperger's, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. yet the biggest challeng...
Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult. This colorful and interactive visual guide will help these children learn how to establish common interests with friends and classmates, or family members at home, and use this knowledge to improve their play. With six...