Autism Toolbox

Sensory integration can be a very important piece of a child with autism's daily routine. In this video, you will see a tactile sensory program being implemented.
Visual supports can be a crucial component of treatment and communication for children with autism. These supports can be used many ways, from providing the child with a schedule to helping the child identify feelings.
This video will provide tips on how to assist your child in completing homework after the school day is done.
Because many children with autism experience delays in verbal communication, augmentative alternative communication devices can assist them in expressing their wants and needs.
It is important that children with autism are exposed to a variety of modes to teach activities in a school setting.
It is important that children with autism are exposed to a variety of modes to teach activities in a school setting.
Because children with autism often have delays in verbal communication, sign language is a way that those children can be taught to communicate their wants and needs.
Many children with autism enjoy sensory input in the form of deep pressure. This can be done through the use of a weighted vest, mat rolls and blanket rolls.
In order for people with autism to learn how to do a task, it is necessary to break that task down into smaller parts. This can be done through the use of a task analysis.
Visual schedules help children with autism organize and visualize their day to assist in transitions and to help the child know what to expect.
 
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