Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine July 2021 | Page 86

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Jill Holt Behaviour Parent / Teacher Consultant

Being a parent comes with its own fair share of joy and challenges . Having a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD ) can amplify challenges when no clear strategies are available .

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Tips to help encourage positive behaviours in children

1 . GIVE CLEAR AND CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS Ensure the language you are using is appropriate for the chronological and cognitive age of the child . The expectation of the instruction should be attainable and the instruction should only be stated once to avoid future noncompliance when instructions are stated .