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reducing aggressive behaviors
By Danyelle

Hi, I teach a K-2 autistic support class. I have some suggestions that you may or may not of tried. Visual picture cues. A picture schedule. If then board with pictures- Show a work picture symbol then the computer. There
are picture programs like Writing with symbols and board maker. But, if you don't have them, you could start with digital camera photos of him doing the activities. Also, www.dotolearn.com has picture cards you can print off. Transition cards- A visual non-verbal cue to change activities. Use a visual timer to show when time will be up. Children with Autism are strong visual learnes

and they have difficulty with transitions. So, if you can incorporate picture cues, it really helps. Show what work, how much work & when it will done. Then, reward with the computer. I agree with you that mom isn't helping by feeding into the tantrums. The children are quite capable of learning and complying to rules & school routines. I always think if I could convey one thing to my parents, it would be to have expectations for the kids and offer them the right supports to enable them to do more. The students are differently able not unable. Good luck!