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Experienced caregivers from the Turtle Mountain reservation gave the following responses on what were their biggest challenges
* The biggest challenge would expaining to the other chilren in the class why this child is acting out in this matter.
* social skills, self-help and language skills (several people mentioned these three)
* getting to know his routine
*how they are obsessed with things for a period of time
* social skills, voice control,eating habits, being able to fit into a group of children already playing.
* behavior problems and way they communicate with others and understanding their needs
* trying to have the child try new and nutritious foods and to try new games and to communicate his needs.
* getting appropriate diagnosis and correct information to help child--how to best educate t he child
* behavior problems
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So, what has worked for people? If you have a child with Autism in your class, I bet that is what you are more interested in. Here are several suggestions from caregivers based on their experience.
* The use of hand signals or signs for communication with a child who does not speak.
* Working one on one with the child as much as possible. (Several people mentioned this as most effective.)
* Have a quiet environment, soft music and a patience. Also, accept that repetition is necessary for learning. A lot of repetition.
* Use repetition, give the child a choice of two alternatives, holding child when he is upset (comfort him), structure and consistent schedule, quiet environment, avoid change
* Repetition in teaching and seeking professional advice
* Repetitive activities, a regular routine
* Teach the child to learn a new routine
* Keep to a schedule. Observe the children to see what calms them and in what ways they learn best.
* Have patience! If you understand the child's special needs, it will be easier to have patience with him.
* Get to know the child
* Just don't give up. Keep plugging away.
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How do you balance giving a lot of 1-on-1 attention to a child with special needs without making the other students jealous? While continuing to go at the normal classroom pace?
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