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Remember

  • ASD is a wide spectrum
    • Not all children with ASD tolerate the same things…
      • Trial and error
      • Patience
      • Routine
      • Explanations
      • Tell, show, do
      • Rewards, praise
  • Always remember to reinforce positive outcomes with rewards
    • Rewards SHOULD NOT BE junk food & sweet drinks
    • Rewards can be social and/or non-social
      • Social rewards
        • verbal praise
        • positive facial expressions
        • Non-social rewards
          • Stickers
          • Prizes
          • favorite TV show