Alan Yau

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Alan Yau

Alan Yau

@AutismAlan

Teacher of Children with Autism tutoring Autistic kids in London England UK. Follow me, I'll follow you back in 24 hrs. http://t.co/jIPSxHtVtx

London England UK Katılım Eylül 2010
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Alan Yau
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Many of us find it hard to leave things unfinished - children with autism often find this even more difficult.
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Once you have downloaded the photos onto your computer, don't just leave them there. Make a book. Make lots of books.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
As a parent you know what your child wants - so use that knowledge to encourage them to communicate.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
What is sensory overload like? Watch one autistic woman's take on it tiny.cc/kub6b
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
If we look for the clues that indicate rising anxiety levels, we can usually find them - even if they are not what we expect.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Children with autism are much more anxious than the rest of us, as they constantly find situations and other people confusing.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Do something silly, or wear something silly, to give your child something obvious to comment about, e.g. wear a funny hat.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Why are computers so popular with children with autism? They're predictable, visual and under the child's control (usually!).
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
"A raised eye-brow could mean a million things" said the hero in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
When we say 'look at me' to a child with autism, is it for their benefit or ours?
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Computers can be very calming for some children - particularly if they've had too much social input.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Golden ratio: 3 positives experiences to 1 negative throughout the day.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Use the video mode on your camera - film everyday events, they can be a great source of things to talk about with your child.
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Alan Yau
Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Does your child use a visual schedule? Great FREE tool for creating symbol cards. pictoselector.eu
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Visual schedules can act like an external source of authority - kids may do things just because it says so.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
When introducing a visual schedule, ensure you include lots of favourite activities so you child is motivated to use it.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Many children with autism have difficulties processing language, we can help by slowing down our speech!
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Sometimes it helps to teach one thing at a time, e.g. if teaching hand-writing, just do that, don't expect a story as well.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
Take digital photos of everyday events to give you topics to talk with your child about.
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Alan Yau@AutismAlan·
To some autistic kids, other people are at best useful tools. Be their play partner, not just a useful resource.
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