Developing Effective Routines for Neurodivergent Children

Developing Effective Routines for Neurodivergent Children

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Routines play a crucial role in providing structure and predictability for neurodivergent children, helping them navigate daily tasks and reducing anxiety. Developing effective routines tailored to their unique needs can enhance their sense of security and foster independence. Here’s a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining effective routines for neurodivergent children. Understanding the Importance of Routines Why Routines Matter Routines help create a predictable environment, which can be especially beneficial for neurodivergent children who may struggle with changes and unpredictability. Predictable routines can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and provide a sense of control, making daily transitions smoother and more manageable. Benefits of Routines Steps to Develop Effective Routines 1. Identify Key Activities Determine the essential activities that need to be included in your child’s daily…

Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule for Autism

Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule for Autism

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We have a routine and visual schedule for practically everything. And I do mean just about everything. That includes all sorts of activities, meals, the general day, specific times of the day and yes- you guessed it, we have a bathroom routine visual schedule. When my daughter was younger, these visual schedules helped us out so much. And it’s still become such a part of her routine, that we continue to utilize them.  What to Include in a Bathroom Routine Visual Schedule Well this really depends on your goals! Since this isn’t a general personal hygiene schedule or personal hygiene routine, we broke it down into steps. And yes, I mean we really broke it down into steps. If you want to go more detailed…

How to Teach Schedules and Routines to Your Autistic Child
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How to Teach Schedules and Routines to Your Autistic Child

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I will likely say this until I’m blue in the face, but having a routine and structure for your autistic child is important. Any child, on the autism spectrum or not, benefits from having routines and schedules in place. This predictability provides security. Even young children can benefit from having a routine in place.  But how do you start with this? Many are not born with time management skills and many adults often struggle with time management as well. And really, it’s one thing to teach time management, but it’s another thing entirely to put that all into practice. Here’s how to teach schedules and routines to your autistic child in ways that make sense. How to get your autistic child on a predictable schedule…

How to Structure Your Summer Routine with Your Autistic Child
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How to Structure Your Summer Routine with Your Autistic Child

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As the school year comes to an end, those of us who have autistic children in school are aware of this one looming thing.. Summer vacation is swiftly approaching. For us, that leaves a slight gap between the school year ending and the extended school year beginning.  Those few weeks of time? Sometimes they petrify me. Merely because, I know it’s all on me. I know that I’m the one responsible for providing all of the structure for my child. This shouldn’t be scary though, you know? I shouldn’t be fearing that the summer is approaching. I shouldn’t resent the summer vacation. I already know why our routine matters and I already know how to structure our days.  How to Create Summer Structure for Your…

3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules
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3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules

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I’ve said it before and honestly, I think it’s worth repeating: we could all do with a little bit of routine and structure.  Autistic children thrive with routines and predictability. As a parent of a non-verbal autistic child, I have learned this first hand. Sometimes the hard way. But it became more of a matter of altering the environment to better work for my daughter. Whether it’s at home or school, my autistic child benefits from visual schedules. And what better way than to use free printables for autistic children to set those schedules up. 3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules It may seem like common sense. At least for me. I’ve come to know that my daughter is more of a…

Why Routines and Schedules are Important for Autistic Children
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Why Routines and Schedules are Important for Autistic Children

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A little bit of structure is beneficial for anyone, I think. But when it comes to individuals with autism, I would argue that there is a need for routine and consistency. That’s why we’re talking about the importance of routine for autism in this post. Beyond that, we’re going to talk about how to establish routine and structure in small steps so that it becomes habit. This is important, not only for your child, but also for you so you can create a functional environment that works for your child and not against them. Why You Need Routine for Your Autistic Child There’s nothing wrong with a little structure and predictability in life. Personally, I prefer having a schedule or at least some sort of established…