When my daughter was diagnosed with Autism the doctor suggested A.B.A. treatment. Being new to the diagnosis I didnt know what A.B.A. was. It is Applied Behavior Analysis. It's an effective learning strategy that is broken down for the child to better understand. I watched the therapists during the sessions. From experience I have to say that A.B.A is the best treatment for children diagnosed with Autism. I was amazed at the results it produced. Here are some ways A.B.A. is used.
For example, when the child is learning colors they start off with one color (yellow). They have the child point to the color telling the child what color it is and asking the child where is the color yellow. They do this step 10 times or when 80% or higher is scored. Once the color is mastered then they move on to putting a distracter in. So now they show the color yellow and pink. The child is asked to point to the color yellow to make sure they have mastered it.
They repeatedly use the steps in everything they teach. Once the child has mastered all the colors shapes,alphabets. They are put into maintnence and checked daily. They use full prompts,partial prompts and no prompts when teaching gross motor imitation. I have mastered A.B.A. myself and it's a great stategy to use. You can use A.B.A.with your child at night to help them learn even more. You can make your own picture cards (it's cheaper). You can buy oak tag and a small photo album from the dollar store. The photo album will help protect the cards from ripping,bending.
You can rip the pages out of the photo album it will be easier to hold when teaching and you can take them with you when you go out. To make color cards cut the oak tag into the size of the photo album sheets it will fit right in. Color the whole card make sure not to miss any spots. It will be more effective when all the child sees is the color. As they are easily distracted. To make cards for shapes and alphabets cut the oak tag into the size of the photo sheets but dont color the card draw the shape you want them to learn and color the shapes in black as it will help the child focus and place inside the photo sheet. Repeat these steps when making alphabet cards.
You can also make cards for everyday items. Just print the pictures out from your phone,camera,or computer. Cut them out to the size of the photo sheets and glue to the oak tag and put into photo sheet. You can make a daily chart for your child using fabric and velcro and hang it on the wall and this way they will know what to expect throughout the day (you know kids with ASD go by routine.) Place pictures of milk, juice, water etc.on the fridge and when your child is thirtsy they can point to what they want.
These strageties have helped me tremendously. Also google sign language on the computer it will become very useful. I can now communicate with my daughter using sign language. (Thats always a plus to learn) You will see results. A.B.A. has changed my life. It has given me a way to teach, learn, and understand my daughter. The best feeling in the world is knowing that you have helped your child learn and grow. I hope I have been of assistance for many families.
They repeatedly use the steps in everything they teach. Once the child has mastered all the colors shapes,alphabets. They are put into maintnence and checked daily. They use full prompts,partial prompts and no prompts when teaching gross motor imitation. I have mastered A.B.A. myself and it's a great stategy to use. You can use A.B.A.with your child at night to help them learn even more. You can make your own picture cards (it's cheaper). You can buy oak tag and a small photo album from the dollar store. The photo album will help protect the cards from ripping,bending.
You can rip the pages out of the photo album it will be easier to hold when teaching and you can take them with you when you go out. To make color cards cut the oak tag into the size of the photo album sheets it will fit right in. Color the whole card make sure not to miss any spots. It will be more effective when all the child sees is the color. As they are easily distracted. To make cards for shapes and alphabets cut the oak tag into the size of the photo sheets but dont color the card draw the shape you want them to learn and color the shapes in black as it will help the child focus and place inside the photo sheet. Repeat these steps when making alphabet cards.
You can also make cards for everyday items. Just print the pictures out from your phone,camera,or computer. Cut them out to the size of the photo sheets and glue to the oak tag and put into photo sheet. You can make a daily chart for your child using fabric and velcro and hang it on the wall and this way they will know what to expect throughout the day (you know kids with ASD go by routine.) Place pictures of milk, juice, water etc.on the fridge and when your child is thirtsy they can point to what they want.
These strageties have helped me tremendously. Also google sign language on the computer it will become very useful. I can now communicate with my daughter using sign language. (Thats always a plus to learn) You will see results. A.B.A. has changed my life. It has given me a way to teach, learn, and understand my daughter. The best feeling in the world is knowing that you have helped your child learn and grow. I hope I have been of assistance for many families.
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