Dinosaurs and autism spectrum
Autism is a lifelong, debilitating condition that affects a surprising number of people. Research by the National Autistic Society suggests that over half a million people in the UK have some form of autism or related conditions such as Asperger's syndrome. Autism is a condition that affects the way people relate to themselves and the world around them. Sufferers may be too sensitive to sensory stimuli, it is difficult to make sense of their environment. Asperger syndrome is a form of autism. People with Asperger's syndrome and difficult to communicate with others. Either autism or Asperger's syndrome are linked to low intelligence, in fact, experience with children that the child concerned Asperger syndrome are often shown to be higher than average IQ. For example, autism is on dinosaurs for children is one of the attractions of the spectrum, long names, and the complexity of the facts associated with these prehistoric monsters. Some children on the spectrum, seem to be able to hold vast amounts of information related to your favorite dinosaurs and can tell a staggering amount of factual information about them.
detection of children in the autism spectrum
These conditions can not be detected by looking at a person, there are no visible symptoms, but they do not manifest themselves in certain behaviors . If these behaviors can be identified at an early age toddlers steps and processes in place to help them and their families to manage their disease effectively. Since they are referred to as "hidden disabilities" can be very difficult to diagnose the condition. Fortunately, thanks to the campaign, a number of charities and other organizations to the attention of the two autism, Asperger's syndrome and related conditions has increased significantly over the past twenty years, and many teachers and teaching assistants now trained to be able to identify autism in school children in the class.
Children with Asperger's syndrome may be less difficulty in speaking, and generally do not have autism with the accompanying learning difficulties, but there may be a specific learning issues. They may be of dyspraxia and dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fortunately, society & # 39; s understanding of these conditions has improved significantly since in his time at the school. Recently a friend of mine was diagnosed on the autism spectrum to which associated with dyslexia, but a school child in her condition was not noticed, and he did not (and was not even his parents), will receive the necessary help and assistance.
The appropriate help and encouragement, people with autism spectrum and Asperger's syndrome can lead full and independent lives fulfilled. The point of our outlook, as teachers, to understand the condition and to create support in the early stages to help children and parents / guardians / family members to handle.
Autism is a spectrum
When I teach a class can be difficult to identify the behavior of a young child, which indicates that this child with autism or a related condition. The problem is that there are "degrees" of autism. I always prefer the term Autism Spectrum Syndrome alternative title, but in my experience it is used in place of autism spectrum condition. I think the understanding of autism as a long bar is a person with this condition is fit somewhere in this bar because it can affect each other. It is true to say that while all people with autism share certain behaviors and difficulties sense that the world and the environment, some people are able to become independent lives, while others who have learning difficulties and disabilities that may relate to the needs throughout their lives special support.
Where do dinosaurs fit in?
There are certain behaviors related to autism spectrum children. Not all people will appear the same behavior, autism affects individuals in different ways. One of the mantras I use for teaching a class in which one or more children in the autism spectrum to remember to "celebrate their uniqueness and to rejoice in it, to be able to see the world differently myself." However, there are common behaviors and dinosaur theme seems to be suited to them.
For example, some children may be natural scientists and have been enjoying very knowledgeable about the subject. Studying dinosaurs seem to tick a lot of boxes and they become almost totally immersed in the subject. Children on the autism spectrum may be able to recall information better than their peers, a lot of facts and figures about the study of dinosaurs seem to be naturally drawn to this issue. For example, being able to recall facts and statistics dinosaurs – it was the biggest, wildest, toughest, fastest, longest? Vertebrate Paleontology and Dinosauria in particular, seems to be a rich source of information, which is often cited several times a parent / guardian bombarded with questions and needs more data.
In addition, the youth of the autism spectrum often do not want to join the game the other kids would rather play alone, immersing themselves in a favorite subject, and playing with dinosaur replicas and other models. Often you can repeat the game again and again, or insist on doing the same activity over and over again at the same time every day. The available videos and DVDs dinosaurs help. Children on the Autism Spectrum tour again playing the same DVD.
Dinosaur Days Out
Fortunately, there are many museums to be visited displays of dinosaur fossils and other items as well. However, to a family with a child in the autism spectrum out of the sun can be a daunting prospect, and a heavy episodes may be due to parents / guardians losing all confidence.
There are some hopefully useful tips and advice we can pass that parents / guardians to manage the day to ensure that it is a rewarding activity for all concerned.
1). Remember the Sensitivity
Some children may be sensitive to autism spectrum over the loud noises and bright lights. If you intend to visit the dinosaur attraction we recommend that you contact your provider before you go to gain an understanding of the elements that may be distressing to the child.
2). Contact the Service before visiting
Getting in touch with the day before the museum gives you the chance to get to know the specific rules that are in place to help you get the most out of the sun. You can also get specialist advice and organize day be a need for support.
3). Get the Guide before you go
Getting visit you and your child can plan their day in front of a guidebook or flyer. This can help prepare your child the experience to a degree, and allows you and your family to be able to get the most out of your visit
obsessed with dinosaurs
not every child with autism spectrum become obsessions. Those who are not plagued dinosaurs and prehistoric animals. For example, we have met many young children that is totally immersed in items as varied as cars and "Thomas the Tank Engine", but many children are developing a glamorous Dinosauria. This in itself is no bad thing, since the establishment of the majority of the UK's creative curriculum which schools are often within this subject area teaching programs of work. Help to learn about dinosaurs trust, after all, many children with this common interest and love everything to do with dinosaurs. There are a large number of supply resource that can help all of the city library, regional museum, and of course the Internet. Parents learn / guardians may also dinosaurs rewarding experience, especially if it is an area to enable them to celebrate the way in which that child sees the world.