To teach a child, who is using photographs or objects as his visual representation system, to understand black/white line drawings, place a small black/white picture communication symbol in the corner of the various objects/photographs currently used by the child. Gradually increase the size of the picture communication symbol until it eventually covers up the entire photograph/object.
When any visual representation system is used, it is important to combine it with a written word, as many children with autism exhibit a high interest in letters and words, and some even become early readers. Therefore we should continually enhance the child's literacy skills by also providing the written word with any type of visual representation system.
This site shows how children with autism can benefit from the use of technology in classrooms. This site is good for anyone majoring in special education or interested in special education. Also parents with a child with Autism will find this site helpful.
Some of the hundreds of benefits are:
Improves test scores
Cuts learning time
Calms hyperactive children and adults
Reduces errors
Improves creativity and clarity
Heals the body faster
Integrates both sides of the brain for more efficient learning
Raises IQ scores 9 points (research done at University of California, Irvine)
Students who sang or played a musical instrument scored 51 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and an average of 39 points higher on math.
music, used properly, has calmed students with such problems as ADHD and even helped autistic children
These special music pieces, recorded at just the right tempo, activate the left and right brain for the maximum learning/retention effect. The music activates the right brain and the words your child is reading or saying aloud activates the left brain. This increases the learning potential a minimum of five times according to the research.
Howtolearn.com. This part of the website shows how music has been proven to make a difference in study habits as well as performance in and out of the classroom.
Howtolearn.com. This part of the website shows how music has been proven to make a difference in study habits as well as performance in and out of the classroom.