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Main Points of Today’s Talk
• Joey • Eddie
• IQ 130 • IQ 30
• Fluent in 2 languages • Nonverbal
• Masters from Harvard • Group home
• Violinist • Supported work
I think the fundamental aspect of
autism – the feature that you
must have to be considered
autistic – is either an absence or
an impairment of the social
instinct.
We are not
just able to
do this, we
are driven to
do it.
14 month olds show joint attention – not
just looking at a face but also paying
attention to what another person is
interested in.
Geraldine Dawson – 1st
Birthday
4 Behaviors noted:
eye contact
pointing
shows objects
turns to name
Social learning happens so
early, it is like breathing.
From birth, babies begin to study and
understand people.
Handling Disappointment
Personal Space
Self-talk
Having a Conversation
Transitions
Handling Change
Having a Sticky Thought
Full Body Listening
Basic Manners
Why Develop a Magazine?
Use a
system
to teach social
emotional
concepts
Threatening words
Angry words
Hurtful words
Sweet words
The 5-Point Scale addresses
problems of social
understanding and emotional
regulation
Using a Scale
Breaking a concept into 5 parts
• Stop
• Close eyes
• 3 slow deep breaths
• Think of your happy place
• Open eyes
• 3 slow deep breaths
• Find a teacher
Rapid Relaxation
• Deep breath
• Tense body and hold tight for 5-count
• Breath out slowly
• Self-talk: “I am in control.”
Think about:
This is when to
do relaxing
activities you
have learned
Possible causes of stress
• Social interaction
• Social problems/ faux pas
• Perfectionism
• Transitions/changes
• Unpredictability
• Sensory issues
• Meeting people/being around people
• Social fears
CSI Worry Worksheet
Well being
Social Memory
Creative Curriculum
Yoga:
Social
Memory
Anxiety
Motivation