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Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. Newsletter April 21st, 2012 Volume 2, Issue 17

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Greetings from ton, South Carolina. I am here for the weekend for a family wedding. There is so much in this world to celebrate and this is one of those times when I am filled with happiness and laughter.I hope you enjoyed my teleseminar this past Tuesday night. Once again, it was wonderful presenting to you on "Communication and Social Skills." If you missed the call, then you may not have heard that I am offering something very special until Tuesday, April 24th. It is a training program that begins on May 1st. Scroll down for more information. You don't want to miss out! And...just so you know, there are only a few spaces left. I hope you get one of them!

And Now For Our Feature Article:

There are so many opportunities each and every day where you can assist your child with communication. I know that understanding your child's wants and needs can be a huge challenge for you and your family. Scroll down to read "Five Ways You Can Help Your Child With Communication."

For nearly 3 years, Autism Consulting and Training has provided educational services for our 9 year old daughter who is diagnosed with Autism. Our daughter has made significant gains in her academic and social skills, as well as in her verbal communication. She is now less frustrated and can use words and basic sentences to state her needs and wants. We plan to continue to use ACT to help our daughter overcome her challenges and improve her future. Jen Lingle and her staff, have shown themselves to be dedicated teachers who are not only well trained and capable, but also very caring. They take a vested interest in the kids and support the parents at the same time. Jen’s ability to communicate with parents and assess the educational and emotional needs of a student is outstanding. She truly loves working with people, listening to their needs and providing guidance. She has been a true asset to my daughter’s huge improvement. We can’t say ‘Thank you’ enough for what you’ve done for our daughter and all the students you teach and love. You’ll never know what your child can accomplish if you don’t’ give them the opportunity. ~The Pinero Family

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Five Ways You Can Help Your Child With CommunicationBy Lingle, M.Ed.

Please note: I am going to refer to your child as a girl. If you have a son, please know that this is for you too. It gets confusing switching between genders. So here we go.

Whether a child with Autism is verbal or non-verbal, three years old or twelve years old, there are multitudes of opportunities throughout each day to promote communication. Here are ten ways to help your child communicate at home, at school, and in the community. 1. Use visual strategies and visual tools to help your child understand her environment. Visual strategies and visual tools are anything your child can see that help her to understand your requests and make sense of the world around her. Visuals can include pictures and/or words, schedules that show your child what to expect throughout the day, rules that explain expectations for different situations, and task strips that break down tasks into individual steps using photos, pictures, and/or words. Picture stories can also help your child understand different scenarios and assist in preparing her for new events or activities.2. If your child gets pronouns confused as she is speaking, give her the right words by stating her requests in the first person. For example, if she needs to use the bathroom, she may say, “Do you need to go to the bathroom?†You should then model the correct phrase, “I need to go to the bathroom.†Some children with Autism tend to repeat things exactly how they hear them (echolalia). She learned to make the association between the question and needing to use the bathroom. Smart kiddo! Now you need to replace that association with the correct words she needs to use when she needs to go to the restroom. Try stating words and sentences from her perspective whenever you help her communicate her thoughts. If she is crying, try saying, “I am so sad.â€3. Place items in drawers, containers, and cabinets. Label everything by placing pictures (photographs, symbols, or words) on the outside of the drawers, containers, and cabinets. Encourage your child to request the items she wants by using her words or by bringing the picture of the item she wants to you. Think of everything as a communication opportunity. Having your child bring a picture of the requested item to you, instead of pulling you to the item, promotes effective, functional communication.4. Sabotage situations to promote requests. For example, give everyone a fork at the dinner table except for your child. Start eating! When she looks at you or shows some indication that she needs something, wait for her to request a fork. If she does not say anything nor gestures to a fork, ask her, “Do you need something?†If she still does not respond, give her the words, “I need a fork Mom.†Then act surprised, “Oh, right! I am so sorry. Let me get you a fork.†Try this activity at others times during the day, such as when doing homework or at bath time. Set your child up for successful communication opportunities.5. When you are in the car, talk, talk, talk. Driving the car is a wonderful time to promote language. Constantly talk to your child. Say things like, “Wow! Look, it’s a white car! Look, it’s a red car! The sky is so blue today. We are driving in the car. I am sitting in the front seat. You are sitting in the back seat. It’s such a beautiful sunny day outside. It sure is hot outside the car. It is cold inside the car.†You can wait between your comments to give your child a chance to react or respond. Talking to your child and modeling language helps your child understand the functions of communication.Edited by Ymkje Wideman

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Founder and Director of Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. Lingle, M.Ed. is a teacher, educational consultant, and parenting coach who focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has worked in the Autism field since January 2000 and has taught and consulted internationally. She became involved in Autism after being inspired by her very first student. quickly learned that the only way to reach this particular little girl with severe Autism was to climb on furniture, run around in circles, and enter into the child’s world. After successfully getting the child to glance at her for only a few seconds, was immediately hooked and knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life! Eleven years later, her projects include developing customized programs for children on the Autism Spectrum in schools and the home environments and providing intensive parent support for families. She has also assisted in developing sensory areas in classrooms across the nation. is an active board member of The American Association of Multi-Sensory Environments and serves on The Human Rights Committee for Autism at the Autism Society of North Carolina in Asheville.Did you know that offers a free Getting To Know You Call? All you have to do is click here to set it up! She will talk with you one-on-one to learn about you and your child. will then create a Next Step Action Plan so you can get started helping your child and family. Email her today!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides parent support, parent training, and in-home educational services to children on the Autism Spectrum. We focus on academics, behavior, social skills, sensory issues, and communication. We create visual strategies and teach you how to effectively implement them in your home. We also provide teacher training. Contact us for more information.

S. Lingle, M.Ed. - Director

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