Social Stories™ were developed by Carol Gray and are an effective method to provide guidance and directions for responding to various social situations. They describe social situations specific to individuals and circumstances while promoting self-awareness, self-calming, and self-management. Social stories are not meant to change behavior, rather, they are meant to clarify social expectations. Writing a… Read more Social Story™ Tip Sheet
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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.
Setting Up Your Home for Play
Setting up your home for play will set your child up for success by increasing learning opportunities during object play with a play partner as well as independent play time. Strategically arranging their toys will increase skills in social communication, cognition and joint attention. Play is a great way to: Build new skills through repetition… Read more Setting Up Your Home for Play
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.
Pretend Play
Developing pretend play abilities help children develop their knowledge about the social world. The ideas of pretend play come from the child’s imagination rather than the physical environment. What You Can Do to Increase Your Child’s Symbolic Play Skills? Teach conventional, or functional play skills This type of play is using objects in the way… Read more Pretend Play
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.
What is Reinforcement?
Whether behaviors are ones we appreciate (playing nicely, using language) or ones we don’t appreciate (yelling, screaming, hitting, running away), behaviors continue because they are reinforced-they work to get your child something they want!. How does reinforcement work? A reinforcer is an item or event that follows a behavior (think Consequence!) that increases the chance… Read more What is Reinforcement?
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.
Waiting Tip Sheet
Strategies to Increase Appropriate Waiting How to structure a waiting situation: When teaching a child who is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, adding visual and physical structure to the environment often helps the child acquire skills more quickly. Structuring the activity in a way that conveys expectations to the child may increase the amount… Read more Waiting 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.
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.