A New Teaching Method For Autistic Children
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A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching Autistic Children
With the rising prevalence of autism in the United States, a new reading system shows promise in supporting parents as they help their autistic children develop reading skills.
Currently, about 1.5 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with autism, marking a significant increase since the 1970s, when the rate was just 1 in 10,000.
Dr. Temple Grandin, an associate professor at Colorado State University and an accomplished author on autism, has extensively researched teaching methods for autistic children. A former autistic child herself, she often speaks internationally on this topic.
"Many people with autism are visual thinkers," Dr. Grandin explains. "I think in pictures, not in language. My thoughts are like videotapes running in my imagination."
Inspired by this insight, SFK Media Specially For Kids Corp. developed the Readent learning system. This innovative program utilizes "Reading Movies," which are interactive film adaptations of classic children's stories on DVD. As actors speak, the corresponding words appear on screen, offering a dual visual and textual experience that helps autistic viewers build vocabulary and understand language concepts.
"The Readent system incorporates cutting-edge research on teaching reading to autistic children, informed by experts like Dr. Grandin and other cognitive scientists," said Len Anthony Smith, CEO of SFK Media. "Its interactive wordplay dictionary and comprehension quizzes and games have proven incredibly effective for autistic learners."
Dr. Grandin offers these practical tips for teaching children with autism:
- Simplify Instructions: Avoid long verbal instructions, as they can be hard to process. Instead, write the instructions on paper.
- Use Visual Aids: Teach number concepts with tangible, colorful objects like blocks of varying lengths and colors, or wooden "fruit" pieces for fractions.
- Accommodate Motor Skills: Understanding the challenges some autistic children face with motor control, allow computer typing to prevent frustration.
- Optimize Computer Use: Position the keyboard close to the screen to help children who struggle to retain information when shifting focus.
- Match Words to Real Items: Use flashcards to associate printed words with images. Start with real objects and photos, as some children may not understand line drawings.
This method could be a transformative tool for many families, offering new avenues to support the learning and development of autistic children.
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