How Do You Teach Autistic Kids To Read?
Teaching autistic children reading skills is an important but sometimes frustrating job. If you have been trying to teach an autistic child to read with little or no success, or if you are thinking about starting to teach an autistic child to read, this article can give you some fresh ideas. Take a good inventory of how the child learns and what makes the child overwhelmed. Many children with autism spectrum disorders can be overwhelmed by their senses, whether it’s from bright colors, strong smells or even noise. You must know the child’s favorite things; this can be the key to teaching the child to read. Remember, if it is not fun, the child will lose interest and not learn what you are trying to teach. Make flash cards. This is where knowing the child is so important. Search the Internet for clip art images that interest your child. Add a text box on top of the hoto and start with small words, or words that are associated within the child’s area of interest. For example, if your chi