Guest guest Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hello, I work with a boy with autism, second grade, limited verbal language, average cognitive ability, who sings constantly. We have tried ignoring the singing, redirecting with a visual cue, distracting, redirecting to take a break, rewarding quiet moments with a desired item, and nothing helps. He sings no matter what the activity: computer, group time, independent time, bathroom, transitions, etc. Does anyone have experience with this or ideas on how to decrease the behavior? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 can he sing more words than he can talk? Singing is easier than saying the words. that can also be true for stroke patients. Is he telling you something? while i understand it is annoying, better singing than screaming! elaine ----- Original Message ----- Hello, I work with a boy with autism, second grade, limited verbal language, average cognitive ability, who sings constantly. We have tried ignoring the singing, redirecting with a visual cue, distracting, redirecting to take a break, rewarding quiet moments with a desired item, and nothing helps. He sings no matter what the activity: computer, group time, independent time, bathroom, transitions, etc. Does anyone have experience with this or ideas on how to decrease the behavior? Thanks! ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I agree with Elaine, singing can be easier than talking. Is the child an associative thinker? Maybe the song is associated with his feelings about the activity, and teaching him the words to identify the specific thought his song is trying to express may help. From: & Elaine <forresters2@...> autism Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2012 1:20 PM Subject: Re: Singing can he sing more words than he can talk? Singing is easier than saying the words. that can also be true for stroke patients. Is he telling you something? while i understand it is annoying, better singing than screaming! elaine ----- Original Message ----- Hello, I work with a boy with autism, second grade, limited verbal language, average cognitive ability, who sings constantly. We have tried ignoring the singing, redirecting with a visual cue, distracting, redirecting to take a break, rewarding quiet moments with a desired item, and nothing helps. He sings no matter what the activity: computer, group time, independent time, bathroom, transitions, etc. Does anyone have experience with this or ideas on how to decrease the behavior? Thanks! ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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