So, as you know my 1:1s have language delay, and i have noticed how often they get frustrated because they can't explain how they're feeling or what they want. I have also found visual prompts work wonders for these children.
Having worked with autistic children previously i decided to use some autism visuals with the boys. These include the 'Traffic Light System' (red, yellow, green circles) to tell them to stop, wait and go. They cottoned on very quickly! I even added red circles around the room for things they aren't supposed to touch, it works... most of the time. :) I also have a thumbs up sign, which they love, and a sit sign. These help at snack and meal times.
I began to notice they boys would quite often throw tantrums if things weren't to their usual daily routine at nursery, and when they got bored of activities.
I decied to make feelings cards for them to explain how they were feeling. This was so much fun, watching them copy faces and learn actions! It worked too. Found out when they were happy, tired or cross, although still not why. The parents loved the idea, although the cards where pretty big and clumpy! :(
On the routine note, i noticed they needed some kind of routine cards where they could be shown what we were going to do each day.... i'd asked at work for resources but decided to take matters into my own hands, as i didn't want to wait and it was madness with Christmas coming up and managers/staff leaving!!
I researched online, I already knew about PECS books from previous work, but my god they are expensive! I found some fabulous recourse cards, (FREE), printed them off, took them to work and laminated them. I told my manager what i was going to do, and she seemed happy.
Then i found this http://www.educateautism.com/make-your-own-teaching-aids/make-a-pecs-booklet.html#.UsGbtsRLLm5 BINGO!!! I gathered everything i needed, and got to work.
After a lot of time, a million wonky lines, and sore hands later id finished the book!
I decided to add green for the sentance strip, and two other strips on the front of the book. A blue one for routine, and a red one for what they children dont want, or what i dont want them to do.
The use of the green will also help me visually aid the children with what i need them to do, without carrying around 10000s of bits of paper!
Soo, here it is. I cant wait to try it out! :D
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