Teaching Children to Sit and Learn With You – Works for Autistic Children

Set up a learning space, reward seated behavior, minimize distractions, and gradually add tasks like play and worksheets for effective learn

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This video outlines practical steps for fostering effective learning at home. Key points include:

Setting Up for Learning: Begin by establishing a designated chair and table for structured learning time. The right size and dimensions are critical for success.
Rewarding Seated Behavior: Reinforce positive seated behavior while avoiding rewards for undesirable actions.
Minimizing Distractions: Create a focused work environment by limiting toys and other distractions.
Fading Rewards: Gradually reduce and randomize rewards as the child becomes more accustomed to learning.
Teaching Play: Once the child can sit and learn, introduce play activities and gradually move to more structured tasks like worksheets and more.

This is a core approach from Agents of Speech, emphasizing effective parent-led teaching techniques.

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Ming Fung

Ming Fung is the Founder & CEO of AOS, a leading e-learning and coaching platform dedicated to helping parents of speech-delayed children

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