Autism Behavior Solutions
You are out for a drive in the car . You get a flat tire . You must call for help and your child ’ s routine is interrupted . This is when you remember that you packed the emergency level five kit . It ’ s in the trunk . It has a new video game for his / her iPad , a favorite snack , and some sensory toys . You also have him / her take deep breaths and let him / her know everything is going to be alright . Show him / her the spare tire and show a quick video on your phone of a toy truck coming to help
When you are able to identify your son or daughter ’ s red flags , and you are helping him / her to develop coping strategies , he / she can learn not to overreact and how to get through challenging times .
It is also good to teach your son or daughter that some passions and feelings are better expressed in private , at home , and not in public . Let him / her know that you will discuss the issue at home , and together you can find a solution .
Pointing out to your son or daughter that his / her dramatic expression may scare a friend or make a teacher angry could help him / her be more expressive in a more positive manner .
Karen Kaplan , MS just completed 10 years as Executive Director of Wings Learning Center , a school for children 5-22 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorders , located in Redwood City , CA . She served as an instructor in the Autism Spectrum Certificate program at Alliant University . She completed her BS and MS in Speech Pathology from ASU . She minored in Special Education and holds an Educational Administrative Credential and Moderate to Severe teaching Credential .
Karen has sat on nonprofit boards to help build capacity for those with special needs . She founded and directed a residential school for nearly 20 years in Sacramento . She is an author and speaker . She spent time globally helping non-governmental agencies in Indonesia and Africa . Currently , she is consulting with families , schools , and adult programs .
� karensupportsu @ comcast . net
Autism Parenting Autism Parenting
Issue 68
Special Needs FiNaNcial PlaNNiNg When life changes
Magazine
Issue expert Ways to help Tame
Tantrums and Manage Meltdowns
MuSic TheraPy
can create amazing results for People with autism
understanding head Banging and Self harming Behavior
ASD STRATEGIES IN ACTION
Autism Parenting
72
Enhance Your Child ’ s Capacity for Self-Love
EvIdENCE vS . SpECULATIoN : How to Know Which ASd Therapies Work
Magazine
Simple Ways to Use ABA Intervention in Family Routines
Sensory Enrichment Therapy : A New Approach
SenSory SolutionS for life
Back
Issues
Autism Parenting
Issue 74
Parent rights and IEP Placement options
Simple Ways To Improve Eating Habits
4 PracTIcal InTErvEnTIonS to Help Develop Social Skills
Magazine
changes to the aBlE account rules
You need to Know
EvEry voicE MattErs
Magazine
Autism Parenting
Issue 76
Sensory Integration and Special Needs in the Dental Office
Magazine
How to Improve Self-Help Skills
With Video Self-Modeling
Best Ways to
Prepare Your Child With ASD for the Workplace
Prepare a
Resume to Highlight Your Special Skills
Raising a Child With autism
Autism Parenting
Issue 78
Magazine
The First Day Of School : What You Need To Know
Tips on Improving Social Skills for School
Fostering Independence With ASD
First-Time ABA Therapy Advice
Prepare NOW for the IEP Meeting
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS