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Social storyWhen there is a situation that needs to be explained to the child with ASD and you just aren't sure how to present it or how much they have understood, consider using a Social Story. Social Stories can be used to explain a rule or concept in a visual, more concrete manner to the child with ASD. A Social Story can be used over and over to review and remind the child with ASD about various situations.
Reminder cardsReminder Cards are also visual tools that can be used to help manage a classroom and keep it running smoothly. Just the name of this tool is self-explanatory and tells you what the card is for! For example, perhaps the staff notices a child with ASD is becoming anxious or that the child's warning signs for inappropriate behaviors are escalating. The staff member could simply lay a Reminder Card on the child's desk without saying a word. The visual prompt of the Reminder Card can help the child remember to practice a calming technique or whatever pre-arranged routine staff and the child have worked out. Reminder Cards can be used to help a child adhere to rules, to remember what to do next, to use appropriate behavior, when a break is coming up - the list goes on and on!
SummaryNo matter what type of classroom management tools that you find helpful to use in your classroom, please remember that they must be meaningful to the child with ASD and user friendly! If the child with ASD does not understand what the Reminder Card you're flashing in front of his or her face is for, it won't do you any good to use it! Take the time to explain to the child what the purpose of the tool is, how it works, and how it can help him or her and you, too! If the visual support is something that the child will be expected to use on its own (such as a Visual Schedule), be sure the child has assistance in using the tool until you are sure they can master it. Periodically, check back with the child and see if the support is still functioning well or if any changes need to be made. When used properly, classroom management tools can help the child with ASD understand their environment and feel that they have some control over their surroundings. The fewer inappropriate behaviors displayed due to lack of understanding, the smoother your classroom will run!
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