Autism Home Learning

The summertime break from school gives your children more time to play. However, it is not always easy for siblings to play together and to share play activities and resources.  A common concern and frustration for families is lack of sharing and co-operation between siblings, especially when one (or more) are autistic. There are simple steps you can take to help your child(ren) to develop skills which are precursors to sharing and which may result in greater enjoyment of activities.  Social skills and play typically develop in stages. Children move through these stages as they develop. Note the stages which come before children start to share: Great emphasis is often placed upon sharing and taking turns in schools and other settings as these are necessary social skills in the learning environment. However, s haring and following social rules can be difficult if a child is at an earlier stage of development. If you are experiencing difficulties in getting your auti...