Teaching Mealtime Behaviors Quick Tip: Teach children what TO DO instead of what NOT TO DO. Focus on: Words: Use positive language. Avoid “don’t” instructions. Instead, say what you want them to “do”. Positive Teaching: “Catch” the child doing good things and praise them! Visual Supports: Show the available food choices to the child. Let them choose between… Read more Improving Mealtime Routines
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These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
How to Design and Implement a Token Economy
Designing the token economy as a team: Develop a few rules / behavior expectations (keep hands to self, listen to teacher, etc.) Have appropriate visual supports for these rules / expectations At what point will you want to withdraw the token economy? Choose tokens that are appropriate to the child’s interest, age, level of understanding … Read more How to Design and Implement a Token Economy
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
First-Then Tip Sheet
A First-Then Board is a visual display of something your child prefers that will happen after completing a task that is less preferred. When is it useful? A First-Then Board is helpful in teaching children to follow directions and learn new skills. A First-Then Board motivates children to do activities that they do not like… Read more First-Then Tip Sheet
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.
Choice Board Tip Sheet
A Choice Board is a visual display of appropriately available items or activities your child may choose to access. When is it helpful? A choice board is helpful when communicating to your child what items and activities are available. A choice board can clarify expectations when setting limits on certain items and activities as well… Read more Choice Board Tip Sheet
These resources are provided by Families First, a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with autism. This program has been offered by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD since 2008.