Tip Sheets Parent Daytime Habits | Spanish Parent Evening Habits | Spanish Quick Tips for Teaching Schedule-Following Skills Sleep Action Plan | Spanish Sleep Data Sheet Sleep Toolkit and Quick Tips Guide for Families [ATN/AIR-P] Understanding Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorders | Spanish TRIAD Video Resources This 58-minute video provides in-depth tips, strategies, examples, and… Read more Developing Successful Sleep Habits
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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.
Understanding Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorders
About 50-75% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have some type of difficulty with sleep. The most common issues are: Trouble falling asleep at bedtime Trouble staying asleep throughout the night Waking up too early Overall sleeping less than is typical for their age Why do more children with ASD have sleep problems? Research… Read more Understanding Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorders
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.
Quick Tips for Teaching Schedule-Following Skills
Determine what type of visual representation you will use. A variety of techniques can be used to make schedule cards. Some children respond better to photos (digital, 35mm, or Polaroid), some respond to pictures (e.g., PictureThis CD [silverliningmm.com]), some prefer line drawings (e.g., Mayer-Johnson), and others respond best to actual objects. Get all the needed… Read more Quick Tips for Teaching Schedule-Following Skills
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.