Enhanced Understanding: Gain a deeper insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including its characteristics, behaviors, and effective strategies for support.
Practical Tools and Templates: Access free downloadable resources such as family interview templates, visual schedules, and child interest surveys to implement immediately in childcare settings.
Empowered Caregiving: Develop confidence in creating inclusive environments, fostering communication, managing behaviors positively, and building strong partnerships with families of children with autism.
What topics are covered?
Understanding Autism:Gain insights into the characteristics of ASD, diagnosis processes, and dispelling common misconceptions. Adapting Environments: Learn practical strategies to create inclusive and accommodating settings that promote comfort and engagement for children with autism. Enhancing Communication: Explore effective communication techniques, including the use of visual supports and assistive technologies, to foster meaningful interactions. Managing Behaviors: Discover approaches to understanding and addressing challenging behaviors through structured routines and positive reinforcement. Building Family Partnerships: Cultivate strong collaborations with families through effective communication, providing support, and maintaining consistency across home and childcare environments.
Țara Warwick OTD, MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Thank you for your interest in this eBook on how to build support children with autism and their families in the childcare setting. I am an occupational therapist with over twenty years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities. My entire career has been focused on how to better support children who have complex needs, primarily children with challenging behaviors. I have seen first-hand the isolation they experience as well as their families. The purpose of this guide is to help you as child care providers to gain a better understanding of autism and the supports you can do to creative an inclusive environment for all children.
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