Why do we want to create a distraction-free,
control-friendly learning environment?
control-friendly learning environment?
*Our kids are easily distracted, especially by objects. *Let's make a space where you are the most exciting thing in that room. *This will make it much easier to help our kids create deeper relationships and be more easily motivated to learn.
*Due to the nature of autism we find ourselves having to say NO a lot more than we would like to. *Our kids have a hard time being flexible and open to change. *Those who are on the autism spectrum also have a challenging time relating with people. *People are the most unpredictable things on the planet. *Our kids gravitate toward predictability and away from unpredictability. *For example, stimming is one way to create predictability. *Lining up objects, talking about factual information, abiding by routine, wanting to use the same routes from point A to point B, doing math, utilizing the alphabet, and walking in circles are all examples of creating predictability. *By creating a safe YES environment where it is easy for us to give our kids the control they are seeking, it will help them relax enough to be able to connect with us in a deeper way. *When they are able to connect with us, they are able to learn much faster. |    |
