Things you might not know about Autism

If you want a printable copy go to www.theracrew.com/catalogue/free AUTISM Did you know... At first glance kids can tell if they will succeed. Kids with Autism tend to be called Visual Learners. Whilst this is the case for some kids, it doesn’t apply to everyone. Learning new skills is very dependent on how much attention you are paying and what you are actually paying attention to. I can do it! No I can’t... We’ve all seen kids spend endless hours playing on the computer, doing puzzles, sorting favourite objects or staring at something. But when we try to get them to do something new or challenging they take one look and then run in the opposite direction. The Picture Communication Symbols C1981-2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved © Copyright 2007. All rights reserved Worldwide. Worldwide. Used with permission. BoardmakerT is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson LLC.

If you want a printable copy go to www.theracrew.com/catalogue/free AUTISM Did you know... that routines are not a naughty word Kids with Autism often develop 'routines' around the way they do things, and frequently find it difficult to cope if things dont go the way they are supposed to. Because of how much of a fuss some kids kick up when we try to get them to do things differently, the idea of a routine has gotten a bad wrap. Kids rely on routines the way all of us rely on routines. Getting up in the morning and getting ready for work is a routine. Paying for a cup of coffee in Starbucks is a routine. Reading words across the paper from left to right and top to bottom is a routine. Having a quick talk with the man in the grocery store is a routine. The Picture Communication Symbols C1981-2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved © Copyright 2007. All rights reserved Worldwide. Worldwide. Used with permission. BoardmakerT is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson LLC.

If you want a printable copy go to www.theracrew.com/catalogue/free AUTISM Did you know... a pencil can stop you from learning Drawing and writing look simple enough, but the amount of steps involved can be really overloading for kids with Autism. To draw a face you need to remember where to start, how big to draw things, what parts to include, let alone get your hands to actually do it for you. To successfully write in class is not just about the mechanics of handwrting, you need to think about the ideas of the story you are writing, how to spell, and remember when to use capital letters. Plus you better write neatly or it might all get erased and you’ll have to do it again. So, do you still want to pick up that pencil...... probably not! The Picture Communication Symbols C1981-2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved © Copyright 2007. All rights reserved Worldwide. Worldwide. Used with permission. BoardmakerT is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson LLC.

If you want a printable copy go to www.theracrew.com/catalogue/free AUTISM Did you know... that color can help kids concentrate Kids with Autism frequently become overwhelmed by the amount of information being presented at one time and as a result may ‘choose’ to shift their attention to something else as a way of coping. At other times, they may jump to conclusions about needs to be done based on a quick glance. Whatever the reason they are not scanning to see all the details before making their choice. We use visual cues all the time to help promote attention to detail. Our facial expressions and body language are visual cues that we use to reinforce what we are saying verbally. Our watch is a visual cue to help us know how much time we have For kids who miss out steps left. Visual cues are everywhere and when you integrate color when they are learning to into them they can help kids concentrate. draw a person, add color cues. The Picture Communication Symbols C1981-2006 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved © Copyright 2007. All rights reserved Worldwide. Worldwide. Used with permission. BoardmakerT is a trademark of Mayer-Johnson LLC.

Things you might not know about Autism

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