Supporting Children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder to Follow Routines and Transitions

For children who are on the autism spectrum, following routines can be difficult, as many parts of the routine contain situations or expectations that can be hard for them. Transitioning from one task to another or one situation to another can also be challenging. During this workshop, we will look at a range of visual supports that can be embedded in your daily practice to assist children in transitioning from one thing to another, and support them in expectations of routines. We will also learn what social stories are, how to develop them, and how to use them effectively to help children with understanding expectations, following routines and transitions, and learning appropriate social behaviours.

Expert

Jane Warren, Lecturer, Early Years, Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities, University of Wollongong, Australia.