In this
two-part series, we share helpful tips about how best to tutor a child with
autism. The first article
focused on general guidelines for tutoring autistic children, whereas this
second article will give you specific
techniques to hone your
skills as a special needs tutor.
Use graphics to organize ideas and
stimulate discussion and connections between topics. Flow charts and web maps
will help the child see a clearer presentation of their thoughts and develop
new ideas. This is particularly useful when assignments with multiple parts are
involved, as visual aids break down the parts into doable actions while at the
same time supplying an overall picture of the project.
Speaking of
breaking down parts into doable actions,
a private tutor should always aim to make the student aware of what they need
to do in order to complete a task. This can be achieved by (you guessed it)
drawing a flow chart or mind map. A large project is always less daunting when
it is broken up into smaller tasks. You can set reachable deadlines so the
student knows exactly what is expected of them and when.
Write and practice scripts to reduce anxiety. This is especially helpful if a student
is feeling nervous about an upcoming presentation where they will have to speak
in front of their peers. You can collaborate with the student and help them develop
a “script” of what they want to say. Encourage them to practice this script
while you take on the role of either teacher or peer. The goal of this exercise
is to reduce anxiety by reducing the potential for surprises during the anticipated
presentation.
Improve
organizational skills by developing a
schedule that both you and the student are capable of sticking to. The
schedule should include goals (what are we going to achieve next time/ within
one month?) as well as a list of concrete actions that will help the student
achieve those goals.
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