... well as take
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be aware that they are integral to the game – that the
game would not be a game without them
•
judge when ... tunes:
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William’s running to the door, run run run,
Knocking tap tap tap, tapping...
... an activity and
force my attention on my son, then that particular activity ceased
to have an appeal to him.
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Acknowledgements ... worked on.
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Problems with social interaction – an unwillingness...
... is
still only likely to manage two–five minute sessions
with any one particular item.
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ABA is a big commitment emotionally, ... for
your child to put the picture card in to indicate that is the end, then
return to the board for the next activity.
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... boxes, buckets,
handbags. Try a categorization game for birds and animals,
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some of the stress of direct confrontation (acting ... reasonably
good hand/eye co-ordination).
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that requires joint attention to a pro...
... chalking a bright colour
on each one.
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Once he is confident with it, place one end on a sofa to
make a slide – there are lots of ... highlight the
contrast in feel.
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As with all your playing be sure you...
... chalked on the patio.
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Chapter 10
Water Play
Autism and water
Like music, water can often have a powerful effect on children
with ... doing this at your end of the paper (with a
second car). Alternate making the car go fast and slow, straight
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... Grad
-
ually he would approach the table and make a few marks on the
paper I’d left for him. After a few sessions conducted like this, he
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under your child’s control.
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It is less direct and obtrusive for your child.
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... Keep the first book you work on very simple and short.
Look for illustrations that aren’t fussy and over-detailed. If you
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two ... first then drink.’ Then
she sat at the table and began playing as if for her own
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... 263
electronic communication 247
emotions, understanding 113–16, 122,
195
empathy, and imagination 203
environment, right 207–8, 255
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276 ... Education (UK) Tel: 08702 43 3 40 0
Website: www.hope-education.co.uk
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