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Time by Movement
Time by Movement
Time is a concept that may be difficult to grasp, especially for children with ASD. Using visuals, such as a clock, timer, or stopwatch will facilitate children's understanding of time. Additionally, when reminding children how much time is left before an activity ends or they have to transition to a different place, set concrete goals by quantifying an activity. Instead of saying "one more minute of swinging left," you can say, "you are going to swing five more times" or "five more pushes left on the swing," then present the demand.
Environment Matters
Mimic, Mimic, Mimic!
Modifying in the Moment
"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than a year of conversation." - Plato Play is the primary occupation of a child! Children use play to build skills needed for every aspect of their development. When a child is limited in the underlying skills needed to play, not only does their functional ability to build with blocks, color, pretend, imagine, and create suffer, but all of the skills they potentially acquire may be limited as well. Here are just some ways that play is beneficial to development: Strength Balance Visual Motor Integration Visual Processing Sensory Integration Self Regulation Self-Confidence Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills Social Emotional Development Stress Relief Behavior Imagination Creativity Self Control Read more about the benefits of play at https://lnkd.in/g-jpn78y and @theottoolbox InGym's therapeutic developmental gym is a great place for children to learn new skills through play. Through our 1:1 and group therapy sessions, and opportunities provided through our camps, kids not only learn and work towards their goals, but have fun in the process by participating in activities that they enjoy!
Environment Matters
Mimic, Mimic, Mimic!
Modifying in the Moment
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