Little stars

12/09/2025

Teaching TRAFFIC SIGNALS is crucial
due to

Increased risk of traffic accidents
and potential difficulties, understanding social rules and abstract concepts.

This instruction is important
because it fosters safety awareness, reduces risky behaviors like darting into traffic, promotes independence,
and helps them follow essential behavioral guidelines in the community.

Effective teaching methods include using visual aids such as pictures and symbols, creating social stories, employing virtual reality (VR) simulations, and practicing in safe environments through role-playing.

Why Teaching Traffic Signs Is Important :

Reduces Risk: At least 65% of children with autism are at risk of traffic danger, making safety awareness essential.

Promotes Safety: Understanding signs reduces the likelihood of dangerous situations, like running into the road, and helps prevent injuries.

Increases Independence: Learning and obeying traffic rules allows individuals to travel more independently and safely.

Develops Social Rule Comprehension: Traffic signs convey expected behaviors, and learning them helps individuals with autism understand and follow social rules in public settings.

Addresses Behavioral Challenges: Children with autism may struggle with understanding rules, making explicit instruction in road safety vital for their well-being.

Practice in Real-World Settings: Use every opportunity to practice skills in real situations, focusing on any areas where the individual struggles.

08/09/2025

Teaching counting to children is important as it develops :
Foundational math skills,

Enhances number sense,

and builds Problem-solving abilities.

One-to-One Correspondence:
connection between each number word and a single object being counted, a vital step in understanding quantities and avoiding rote memorization.

Basic Operations:
A solid foundation to move on to more complex mathematical operations, such as addition and subtraction.

Real-World Application and Independence
Connecting to Reality

Daily Living Skills:
Counting is essential for daily tasks like paying at a store or managing personal finances, contributing to independence and self-sufficiency.

Social Skills:
Understanding quantity can also be applied to social situations, such as sharing and turn-taking, by enabling one to accurately count and distribute items.

Benefits for Learning and Development
Cognitive Development:
Learning to count helps develop cognitive and motor skills, which are important for overall development.

Improved Problem-Solving:
Strong counting skills contribute to better problem-solving abilities, enabling individuals to organize their thinking and better understand their world.

Academic Success:
Research shows that early counting skills like one-to-one correspondence can predict first-grade mathematics ability, indicating that a strong foundation in counting can prevent future academic struggles.

18/08/2025

HOME ACTIVITIES SERIES.

A VEHICLE WASH activity offers multiple benefits -

Provides opportunities for exploration,
regulation,
and enjoyment through various stimulating elements.

The combination of sights, sounds, and tactile experiences like water, soap, and textures can be both

Engaging and Calming, potentially improving Focus, Social Interaction, and Fine Motor Skills.

31/07/2025

HOME ACTIVITIES series.

The aim of any therapy centre is to teach skills that are meaningful, purposeful and helps in everyday living.
Progress doesn't happen overnight, it takes a lot of effort, patience and hardwork from both the PARENTS ant the THERAPISTS.

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11/06/2025