What is task analysis? Task analysis involves breaking complex tasks into simpler steps. This can be done by observing someone complete a task, consulting experts, or performing the skill yourself and documenting each step. It is important to consider the …
What are they? A visual support is a type of visual display that helps the learner engage in target skills or behaviours (Fleury et al., 2015) Examples include: Pictures Written words Activity schedules First-then sequences Labels Organization systems Choice boards …
Sleep Challenges Research has demonstrated that anywhere between 44-83% of children with autism have problems with sleep (Couturier et al., 2005; Krakowiak, Goodlin-Jones, Hertz-Picciotto, Croen, & Hansen, 2008). Families who have a child with autism may experience problems with their …
When we talk about motor skills, we often break it down into two types: gross motor skills, or physical movements that use the whole body, and fine motor skills, which are movements that use the small muscles of the hands. …
As parents, we all face fears and anxieties around raising healthy and happy children. If you are parenting a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), your challenges can feel more extreme. Our Family Centred Practices Group clients face many obstacles …
With back to school around the corner, many children start to experience anxiety around the return or start of school. There are many reasons for these nervous feelings including perceived expectations, new and unknown teachers and worry over friendships. The …
A parent’s job is never-ending. When our children are babies, we figure it will get easier as they get older. As it turns out each age has it’s own set of unique challenges. Homework, appointments, afterschool activities, and financial stresses …
Now that school has begun, teachers and families are gearing up for the development of IEPs. In order to help you prepare for your IEP meetings we have put together a short FAQ about IEPs which you can read below: …