Sep 09
4
Autism Childhood
What would be a good first day for classroom activities for preschool children with autism?
I just got a job as a professor of early childhood autism and I need some ideas on the first day of school activities for these children to settle in the classroom.
Here's what I think my son who is 4 would gravitate to his first day of age preschool. He is nonverbal, has many sensory issues and skills are independent. I'm not sure what the capabilities are children your class, but that's what my son would be interested first activity: show them where to hang their bags / coats boots. Have name tags in place. Put a label with the name of the child on his back so you know who is who. Sensory Tables (big box or container, sand, water, bubbles Bean Always keep a hand on the bubble. Each child in the world of pop like bubbles. Swinging Big bale chamber sensory motor activities, obstacle courses that are simple to understand but fun to discover, bean bags, range balls have a large puppet ready to help you talk to children. A monkey, or something really cute. Have the puppet say hello to the children. Tell them what his name is.Let give them a Hi-five say hello, or an animal his head. Use the puppet to help guide the children in group activities. He could announce snack time or gym time time music. etc. Let the kids walk around and explore to learn. Do not rush. Also invite them to join without forcing. Once you are familiar with children you will be better able to plan in detail. Hope this helps
Julian Lane-Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Autism
