Ensuring a child feels valued in a school group and increasing self esteem is a powerful tool when both motivating a child and reducing inappropriate behaviour.
Children on the autism spectrum can present with challenging behaviour when they feel overwhelmed by a task or feel they are not achieving in class. By building regular routines into the day where active participation, good work and achievement are recognised, pupils will begin to develop a sense of pride and self worth which can in turn be used as motivators. Some examples of these include certificates, ‘show and tell’ sessions, displaying pupils’ work and ‘well done’ songs. ‘Well Done’ books enable a child to recognise their achievements throughout the day.
How to use:
Create a book from the template. Ensure staff fill it out every day and talk through it with the child. It is important to find specific examples for each of the areas, including on ‘bad’ days, to enable the child to develop a sense of achievement.
The Tools for teachers resource pack, along with the ‘How to’ DVD and interactive tools, is priced at £195 but is now available for the special introductory price of £175 for a limited time.
To order, please call 020 7903 3650 or email info@autismeducationtrust.org.uk