Autism and Fireworks Waiting

Posted by Lynn Moore Jun 30, 2008

Okay – we all can be restless in this situation! Take along a bag of tricks to keep everyone happy until the show begins. Why not use a treat to practice sorting and then – of course – eat up!

You will need a small package of red, white, and blue candy. Dump the candy into a small plastic bowl or on a paper plate. Begin sorting the candy according to color. Remember to say red candy, blue candy, or white candy as you sort each piece.

Then, mix the candies all together again. As your child sorts the candy, repeat the color phrases out loud.

Many kids will enjoy this color game above the over stimulation of a crowd. Sitting away from the group will also help if your child has ADHD, ADD, or is on the autism spectrum.

Remember that lots of children with disabilities have difficulty putting two words together at first. This seems to be especially true for children with Down syndrome who will one day start to use the phrases that they have heard so many times. . .Don’t be surprised, though, if at first they use the words when they are talking to their dolls or stuffed animals!