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Empowering parents is the best intervention
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A parent-led intervention is one with lasting benefits for children with autism.
Quoted from "The Power of Parents in Autism Intervention"
The twelve studies showed that:
Quoted from "The Power of Parents in Autism Intervention"
The twelve studies showed that:
- Parents successfully learned new strategies to use with their children at home
- Parents’ use of these new strategies resulted in positive changes in their children’s social and communication skills
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Attachment: Why It Matters Preview
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"Being" vs "Doing"
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When we begin to understand things by opening our hearts to see and learn from another point of view, without judgements and assumptions,
that is when our children begin to see that we believe in them, and that they can have the opportunity to evolve and grow. Parent involvement in early intervention can close the gaps of their individualised areas of challenge, and helps to give them the support they truly need. Below are a few tips to help parents first understand better. |
Some differences of my brain architecture that gives me challenges to face. Knowing them, you can help me find strategies to cope better.
Theory of underconnectivity. Sensory Overload! Information Overload! A simple interaction is actually not simple at all. I feel so much. The world is too fast. I start feeling depress. What is happening in me? To know more about our brain... |
Do you know what is really bothering me?
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The Iceberg theory requires one to see beyond what is usually presented only on the surface. Most parents react first before trying to understand because they could not see what is hidden underneath. That can cause unnecessary outburst from parent that affects the child leading to child breaking down. |
Some behaviour means there is something troubling them.
Some behaviour means its a challenge that needs support and guidance. Some behaviour means they are communicating when they could not express easily. How does ABC strategy help us to understand the hidden challenges? |
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Visual Supports provides Structures and understand what is expected. Pictures Communicate and can help me learn better.
Most of us rely heavily on visuals - eg. MRT signs. Inside activity schedules toolbox :
Visual Schedules Activity Schedules Velcro Board Reinforcers Sequence of Task - Step by Step Now & Next Choice Board Portable Schedules Consequence Guide Coping Strategies Guide |
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Many parents find that the child is having difficulty with expressing themselves, here is a guide to actually how can parents be the guide to learning expressive language.
"The problem with imperative language is that it does not teach children how to become authentic communication partners, because its circumscribed nature does not invite experience-sharing, which is the basis for interactive language use." - What is Declarative Language? Slideshow - More about Declarative Communication |
10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate
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Autism Advocation Toolkit for Parents -
A beginner’s guide to helping parents model autism acceptance and autism advocacy.
“Hear Our Spectrum of Voices”
comic was created by Rebecca Burgess, the autistic comic artist
and illustrator who made the popular comic strip,
Understanding the Spectrum, featured here on The Art of Autism.
PARENTING RESOURCES
Source Copyright: Synergy: gentle parenting resources.
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1. Synergy: gentle parenting resources.
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