March 2021
A new time and space with so much that has happened since I last wrote on this blog . Firstly I have retired from full time teaching and now do occasional relieving. Having said that I have lost none of my passion of working with and understanding children on the spectrum. I see so many more children presenting with spectrum behaviour from mild to those who have extreme issues. I see stressed teachers and staff as they deal with issues that arise and how draining that can be taking its toll on all concerned. I see busy parents tearing their hair out and I see an education system that does NOT support the majority of children in this situation. So I still believe that we , as teachers have to build our understanding of not only the child but also the whole family because if we do then life becomes easier for ALL of us . Communication and understanding is the key . Good luck This , I intend to be a living web site and I will still continue to build it further as things come to my notice. Today I have sent this through to the Ministry , posted it on POND and the Autism Waikato Facebook page. I have developed resources for teachers and parents for our school and these are available on request. Good luck everyone on this journey. email me [email protected]
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Since completing the course I have been looking at other resources . I have added some great picture books, links and clips to the Helpful link tab . I have also been contributing to POND.
FRIENDSHIP
• Friendship • Special Interests • Talents & Interests
1. Physical ASD child goes to the playground to find information- drains, insects .... 2. Wanting to have friends - ( 6,7-8yr old) recognised wanting to do things with others but not able to e.g wants to talk about insects but they don't - they are talking about "rubbishy" things to the ASD child. difference starting to show . WAYS of dealing with it - INTERNALISING - child begins to self doubt- I am unwanted ... I don't get other kids, I don't get invited to birthday parties , i am rejected , intimidated, bullied, teased ...leads to depression, low self esteem . - creates an alternative , imaginative world and withdraws in to that EXTERNALISATION - arrogance , inflated self esteem which is antagonistic to others as they are critical and judgemental - imitation , see them as the solution by imitating, camouflage the social confusion 3. Having Friends - FUNCTIONAL FRIENDS found similar, like minded friends e.g Pokemon cards... point of contact is to exchange information. 4. LONELINESS- when everyone looks through you and past you, highschool the worst 5. Finding a Partner LEVELS of FRIENDSHIP-Level 1 3-6 yrs - a friend shares and takes turns , sits beside me .. momentary friends An ASD child is often 2-3 yrs behind their peer group How to help: Will relate to adults - an adult needs to observe what the peers are doing , and teach them the games etc in child speak ( not adult speak) turn taking. e.g jigsaw, you do a piece, he does a piece - you make mistakes and ask the child to help. Video the child's peers e.g. in hide and seek, X box. Get the ASD child to identify when -where it is the right time to join in. "Rent a friend," someone who will help and adjust to help the ASD child. Social Stories to help others understand the child . Carol Gray's Sixth Sense ( the Social sense) or her Social stories . First stories need to be successful ones How a FITBIT can help . Having trouble saving last blog so will carry on here
• Cognitive Abilities Continued • Sensory Sensitivity • Challenging Behaviour REFLECTIONS Weak Central Coherence
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