Week 3 — Chapter 5, Find the Smile.
In this lesson
Chapter 5 of the book "An Early Start for Your Child with Autism" is named "Find the Smile!: In this session we ill learn about having Fun with Sensory Social Routines." This chapter highlights the significance of integrating sensory activities into everyday routines to promote enjoyable and interactive social engagements. It offers parents practical techniques to utilize sensory-rich activities for aiding their children with autism in enhancing social and communication abilities in a playful and efficient way. The chapter stresses the importance of making these activities enjoyable aspects of daily life to encourage learning and bonding.
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Books and Guides
1. "The Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism" by Sally J. Rogers and Geraldine Dawson: This companion guide offers practical checklists and tips to implement the ESDM in everyday activities.
2. "More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" by Fern Sussman: This book is tailored for parents to help develop communication skills through daily interactions.
Online Resources
1. The Hanen CentrE: Offers resources and programs focused on building communication skills in children with autism through everyday activities
[The Hanen Centre](https://www.hanen.org/).
2. Autism Speaks Tool Kits: Provides downloadable toolkits that include practical tips for engaging with children in everyday settings
[Autism Speaks Tool Kits]
(https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit).
Educational Websites and Videos
1. Autism Navigator: Contains video tutorials and practical strategies that can help parents use daily activities to build engagement and communication [Autism Navigator]
(https://autismnavigator.com/).
2. Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL): Offers resources for promoting social-emotional development in young children [CSEFEL]