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Frequently Asked Questions

Forum References FAQ's Quiz Lecture Introduction Q: Do I have to have good art abilities to make a People Locator for my child?
A: No, not at all! If you can operate a camera, you can make a People Locator!

Q: What if my child continues to perseverate on where a favorite person is even after a People Locator is being utilized?
A: Be patient and continue using the People Locator. It may take time for the child to feel secure that the information on the People Locator is accurate and can be "trusted."

Q: Can a People Locator be used for all the students in my classroom?
A: Sure! It may even be used as a handy way to take roll. Each child could put his or her picture on the "Who Is Here" portion of the locator when they come into the room every morning. At a glance, you and all the students would know who is present and who is absent. A People Locator doesn't have to be limited only to the child with ASD.

Q: Is a People Locator really helpful in the home setting?
A: Yes, because it will help the child understand where family members are using a visual format that is more readily processed by the child with ASD. When the child understands where the family member is, it can help lower his/her stress and anxiety levels about the family member’s absence.

Q: Should the child with ASD be included on the People Locator?
A: Including the child can help him/her transition between places when the picture of where he/she currently is located is exchanged for the picture of where he/she is going.