Homework time can be an enjoyable and rewarding time of the day for you and your autistic child. Nothing can compare to the joy you feel as your child grasp new information and make new discoveries. But it can also be a frustrating time, and you can be tempted to give up. However, it is important that your child learns and develop the skills necessary for them to become more functional and intelligent adults. The tips that follow will help you to ensure their academic success.
Have patience
Your child is probably feeling self conscious about having the disorder. Don’t yell or scream at your child or threaten to punish them when they are unable to understand assignments, come up with the correct answers to problems, or remember what you have just discussed. Instead take a break.
Give your child regular nutritious meals.
Proper nutrition is necessary for your child to think and perform to the best of their ability. When doing homework---if you notice that your child has stopped paying attention or has lost focus, it will be a good idea to stop and fix them a healthy snack before moving forward.
Make sure your child is ready to learn.
It is hard for your child to concentrate in an environment that is noisy or full of other distractions. Furthermore, if you are having a problem getting your child to pay attention, it could be that your child is not in a good mood. Talk to your child and find out if something is bothering them. Doing these things will help learning to better take place.
Explain, Explain, Explain
Because autistic children have trouble remembering tings, it is necessary to repeat directions often. Just be sure that the material is appropriate for their stage of development and learning abilities. Avoid doing their homework for them.
Make homework fun and creative.
Your child will learn well through repetition. But coming up with new and exciting ways for your child to learn will go a long way towards their education and keep them wanting to learn more. Many stores such as Walmart and Toys R Us stock up on games and toys that are helpful for this purpose. Also, you can find materials for arts and crafts in office supply stores such as The School Box.
Help your child apply what they have learned to the real world.
If your child is learning to speak another language, when out in public, point out the new words that they have learned when you see them displayed on signs. Repeat the words and their meaning with them to reinforce what they have learned. Teach your child to cook. This will teach them how to follow directions and about measurements while they prepare a tasty low-fat treat.
Read
Read to your child and have them read to you. Your child’s vocabulary and pronunciation will improve drastically. Read the story again as your child ask you questions about the story to help them improve their comprehension skills. Go over words they are unfamiliar with.
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