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[ImMeeMee]

Snow24:

Hi


How do you teach gesturing and pointing to non verbal asd toddler?

Need to teach child how to request for help.

Go back to basics. Find something (toy or food) that the child likes and hold it in front of the child.
1. Model for the child by pointing at the object to teach the meaning of point.
2. Hold the child's hand to point at the item, while at the same time saying 'Point' so that the child learns the meaning of the word.
3. Slowly let the child point first before letting him/her get the object.

Hope this helps.

[chikatetsu]

Hi snow24


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[Liyuan]

ImMeeMee:

Snow24:

Hi


How do you teach gesturing and pointing to non verbal asd toddler?

Need to teach child how to request for help.

Go back to basics. Find something (toy or food) that the child likes and hold it in front of the child.
1. Model for the child by pointing at the object to teach the meaning of point.
2. Hold the child's hand to point at the item, while at the same time saying 'Point' so that the child learns the meaning of the word.
3. Slowly let the child point first before letting him/her get the object.

Hope this helps.

I very much agree to the recommended method. i will add on a few more tips that may help.

1. Choosing the reinforcer (highly desirable item) is important. It should be something that the child wants very much as the process of shaping the behaviour of pointing may cause the child to give up all together if the reinforcer is not strong enough.
2. I will hold up 2 items instead of 1 so that we do not shape the child to point to whatever item that is in our hands but rather point to the item that he or she will like to request for.
3. Your child will probably reach out for the item initially instead of pointing to it. At this point, get someone to shape the pointing behaviour from behind (behind the child). Initially, it is ok to let the child touch the item (with his/her index finger).
4. Once he/she touches it, give the item to the child. Do not give it for too long so that we know the child still wants it. If it is food, just give a small piece of it.
5. The key is to repeat these steps immediately, by holding up 2 items, in hope that the child will point. The reason why we need to do it immediately is so that the memory of us shaping him to point is still fresh in his head. If we were to do it in long intervals, the child might have forgotten what was being taught to him. Don't be discouraged if your child did not do it. It will take a couple of repetitions.
6. Once your child understands that by touching the item with his/her index finger gets him/her the item, then move slightly further away from child and repeat the same process whereby it is not within the reach.
7. As he is pointing towards the direction of the item, give the item to him

I may or may not use the word \"point\" as some children may associate the word point with the item instead of the action. So this depends the functioning level of your child. Also children with echolia may use the word \"point\" instead of \"i want ____\" to request if too many repetitions are being done.

Hope it helps

Liyuan
Programme Manager AutismSTEP
http://www.autismstep.com

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[smimum]

Hi my 5 yr old seems to be mildly autistic. He is on the wait list for a formal assessment.

Am mainly worried about his social skills. He finds it hard to communicate and am looking for a center to soon Enrol him for a social skills therapy. Any recommendations will be very helpful.
Pls do let me know

[sharonkhoo]

smimum:

Hi my 5 yr old seems to be mildly autistic. He is on the wait list for a formal assessment.

Am mainly worried about his social skills. He finds it hard to communicate and am looking for a center to soon Enrol him for a social skills therapy. Any recommendations will be very helpful.
Pls do let me know

While waiting, try working with him at home. Read up and find ways to engage him and encourage him. Daily stimulation at home really helps.

[smimum]

Thank you for the encouraging reply. However creating a social setting at home I find it difficult hence trying to get suitable help for the same .

[ImMeeMee]

smimum:

Hi my 5 yr old seems to be mildly autistic. He is on the wait list for a formal assessment.

Am mainly worried about his social skills. He finds it hard to communicate and am looking for a center to soon Enrol him for a social skills therapy. Any recommendations will be very helpful.
Pls do let me know

IMO, social skills are higher order skills which embed more basic components like communication, behavior, and even perspectives. Since your child finds it hard to communicate, perhaps start with the communication skills instead. Find out where are his weak areas in communication, break them down into smaller components and work on them to build the foundation.

Your child is 5 yo, this is a good window to start, though do be mentally ready that it is a long and tedious process. All the best!

[Snow24]

Hi


How do we teach ASD child comprehension? Usually child want to read the passage from A-Z. How to guide or help him learn the strategy to find answer for the comprehension questions?