What is a Social Story™? Many people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disorders benefit from having a written guide for situations that may be new, scary, or confusing. A Social Story™ is a helpful way to provide that guide. The goal of a Social Story™ is to help your child understand the… Read more Using a Social Story™
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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.
Preparing for the IEP Meeting
It is important for you to feel prepared as you navigate your child’s IEP process. Consider the following tips in preparation for your child’s IEP meeting: Before Familiarize yourself with special education processes and laws and know your rights! Find out about specific services your school system Review your child’s records and their most recent… Read more Preparing for the IEP Meeting
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.
Questions to Ask During Goal-Setting
Specific: The goal is specific in naming the skill or subject area and the targeted result. Details matter! -Take me through the details on what my child will need to accomplish to meet this goal. Measurable: The goal is stated in a way that your child’s progress can be measured. That can be done using… Read more Questions to Ask During Goal-Setting
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.
Self-Compassion Tip Sheet
Self-Compassion is like having compassion for others. You are kind to yourself and understanding when things get difficult or when you are stressed. When Can I Do It? Many self-compassion activities take less than 10 minutes. You can practice them “on-the-job.” Take a self-compassion break when feeling stressed. You can also add them into your daily… Read more Self-Compassion 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.
Mindfulness Tip Sheet
Mindfulness is simply noticing, being aware, and experiencing the present moment for what it is. When Can I Do It? Mindfulness practices can be done throughout your day. You can practice them on your way to work, drinking coffee, or standing in line. Take mindfulness breaks when feeling stressed and add them to your daily… Read more Mindfulness 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.
Public Toileting Tip Sheet
Increase Independence at Home: Fade prompts after child becomes familiar with routine Use a task analysis to visually prompt your child through the steps Hold back your language (except for verbal praise) Have a reward system Teach dressing/undressing, washing hands, flushing, etc. Use Consistent Supports: Have a portable version of the modifications and visual supports… Read more Public Toileting 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.
Sleep Toolkit and Quick Tips Guide for Families
Researchers with the Autism Speaks ATN have developed and tested autism-specific strategies for improving sleep. Click on this website link to access the website and watch informative videos regarding bedtime routines and daytime habits. There are three ATN/AIR-P tool kits currently available for download: Strategies to Improve Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A… Read more Sleep Toolkit and Quick Tips Guide for Families
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.
Prompting
A prompt is a cue we give a child to help him or her provide a desired response for behavior. Prompts are provided to promote desired behaviors and responses while preventing and correcting undesired behaviors and incorrect responses. Prompts can be utilized to clearly indicate to the child what response or behavior is expected, to… Read more Prompting
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.