Evidence Based Strategies for Teaching Autistic Children How to Wait

[@A13XLaircey]

Except for the very first thing about having to keep hands still, this is all extremely great! Instead of having an anxious kid with a busy mind trying to stay completely motionless, instead telling them to keep their hands to themselves (not to use their hands to bother other people), but allowing them to move their hands a little as long as they are not bothering anyone, this will keep them calm and occupied.

[@haleyrafferty8643]

I just started my job as an pediatric occupational therapy assistant, and I appreciate your videos very much!

[@theautismhelper]

I'm so glad you're finding the videos helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@TeachPlaySkills]

Yes waiting is so hard but such an important skill! So many parents want to give in quickly to stop behaviors but they don't realize it is cause more problems in the long run.

[@theautismhelper]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@portiporsch476]

I LOVE your strategies.. best I have heard yet.. thank you..thank you..thank you

[@theautismhelper]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found them helpful.

[@fatiissouf1783]

Where to get the tools please?

[@theautismhelper]

Here you go! shop.theautismhelper.com/products/time-management-and-waiting-visuals

[@Momplusone]

Love this so much.

[@theautismhelper]

Thanks for watching!

[@djthereplay]

1:19-2:07 Yes Ma'am. That is the correct answer, Sasha. By the way, Where do you get your beautiful looks from? - Dwight

[@fatiissouf1783]

Very interesting thank you

[@theautismhelper]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!

[@Studywithtomato]

you helped me because i suddenly became a shadow teacher... The children I handle have very different characteristics...

[@theautismhelper]

I'm so glad you found the strategies helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@A13XLaircey]

I strongly disagree with the first one about hands. If the child is nervous, they may stim; this calms them down, and does not involve keeping their hands completely still. Also, if the child is doing something imaginative (such as pretending to wash a window or play a musical instrument), then try to encourage them to do this. It encourages creative thinking, as well as keeping their brain engaged.

[@theautismhelper]

Yep - that's why there are options and choices for what to do with your hands! You could customize depending on the child's needs.