5 Ways To Create Predictability: "Triad of Impairments" in Autism
Predictability is a way for someone on the spectrum to assuage their anxiety over the unknown, and empower themselves into their daily tasks.| Autism Awareness
Predictability is a way for someone on the spectrum to assuage their anxiety over the unknown, and empower themselves into their daily tasks.| Autism Awareness
Visual supports are the cornerstone of communication. They provide structure, routine, consistency and predictability. When a person understands the expectations and knows what to do, they are more independent and confident. Visuals can give a non-speaking person a voice or provide another way to communicate when anxiety and stress take over and words fail. There was a study that found…| Autism Awareness
Research estimates that about 90% of autistic individuals have sensory processing disorder (SPD). Sensory issues are included as part of the diagnostic criteria for autism in the DSM-V. Having these difficulties can affect communication, social skills, and behavior. Every autistic person is unique and so are their sensory sensitivities. Here are some of the common sensory sensitives around the eight…| Autism Awareness
