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Frequently Asked Questions

Forum References FAQ's Quiz Lecture Introduction Q. Are there certain materials that should be used when developing rules and routines?
A. No specific materials are necessary. It is important to use materials that are functional for the individual. Therefore, materials may vary among individuals based on age and ability.

Q. When should rules and routines be used?
A. Rules and routines should be used any time behavioral boundaries and expectations have to be established.

Q. Why use rules and routines?
A. Rules and routines are helpful to the person with ASD because they help establish organization and order to the daily activities that they encounter in their environments.

Q. What happens if you have established rules and routines and it appears that the person ASD is not following them?
A. You may need to adjust the steps for the established rules/routine. Steps may inadvertently have been left out initially. It is also possible that some reteaching is necessary.