1. Meeting the Needs of Children
and Families
Simon is a boy with
autism. His family
has moved to Toronto
recently. Family may
need support:
Linguistic
Schooling
Medical
Housing
Daycare
After school
Social and emotional

2. Individual special needs
Autism is developmental
disorder that characterizes
by difficulties in
communication, social
interaction, imaginative play
and typical behavior

3. Autism is Neurological, lifelong and
worldwide
Autism appears in
many more:
Preferring more visual
information
Misreading social cues
Problems in organization &
memorization
Sensitive to sensory
Difficulties with changing
routines

4. Learning within the Child Care setting:
Use many opportunities to
practices
Repetition in multiple
locations
More Visual learners
predictable environment
Motivated the children
Celebrates small successes
Communication in ways
children can understand
Realistic expectations
Flexible to depend on child’s
cues
Respect Initiatives

5. Bibliography:
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=pictures+of+autistic+child&tbm
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