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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Recreation
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Recreation
Autism Society of McLean County
www.autismmclean.org
Autism Society of McLean County
www.autismmclean.org
Who We AreWho We Are
We are a group of parents , teachers, and other
professionals who want to make a difference in the lives
of our kids and adults
with autism
We are a group of parents , teachers, and other
professionals who want to make a difference in the lives
of our kids and adults
with autism
Odds:Odds:
Of a child becoming a professional athlete – 1 in 16,000
Of a child being diagnosed with Autism – 1 in 50
Of a child becoming a professional athlete – 1 in 16,000
Of a child being diagnosed with Autism – 1 in 50
What is AutismWhat is Autism
Spectrum disorder: skills and abilities vary greatly
All will be affected by deficits in communication and social skills
Spectrum disorder: skills and abilities vary greatly
All will be affected by deficits in communication and social skills
Autism is a social communication disorder
AutismPDD-NOS Asperger’s Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Most individuals with autism will also have sensory issues
They may be hyper (over) or hypo (under) sensitive to:
Sights Sounds Touch Taste Smell
In the beginning (1943 – 75)In the beginning (1943 – 75)
Had no feelings Were mentally retarded Could not be educated Could not learn self help
skills Should be institutionalized
Had no feelings Were mentally retarded Could not be educated Could not learn self help
skills Should be institutionalized
The belief was that people with autism:
…and that autism was caused by cold uncaring mother’s (known as refrigerator mother’s)
The beginning of change (1976 – 95)
The beginning of change (1976 – 95)
Could be trained to do menial jobs Were mentally retarded Could learn basic academic skills Could not develop relationships (friendships) Should be institutionalized Could be educated separate from their peers
Could be trained to do menial jobs Were mentally retarded Could learn basic academic skills Could not develop relationships (friendships) Should be institutionalized Could be educated separate from their peers
People started to believe that individuals with autism:
…and that autism was not caused by uncaring mother’s, but was genetic in nature
LRE
What we know todayWhat we know today
Are unique and individual, just like everyone else Early detection and intervention can make all of the
difference in successful life outcomes Individuals with autism do make friends and develop long
term relationships Not only learn academically; but have average intelligence
and many go on to finish college and hold major degrees Many individuals with autism can lead independent lives,
both with and without supports
Are unique and individual, just like everyone else Early detection and intervention can make all of the
difference in successful life outcomes Individuals with autism do make friends and develop long
term relationships Not only learn academically; but have average intelligence
and many go on to finish college and hold major degrees Many individuals with autism can lead independent lives,
both with and without supports
Individuals with autism
…There is likely a combination of contributing factors to the onset of autism including genetics/environmental agents
AutismAutism
Affects 4 males to 1 femalePrevalence for autism is 1 in 50
Most cases have no known cause or
cureCost of autism over the lifespan is
3.2 million per person
Affects 4 males to 1 femalePrevalence for autism is 1 in 50
Most cases have no known cause or
cureCost of autism over the lifespan is
3.2 million per person
Recreation & Social Opportunities
Recreation & Social Opportunities
Day Camp Sensory-friendly movies Open gym Community Outings:
Space Camp Upper Limits
Organized Social & Recreational Opportunities: Drama Camp Cheerleading Camp Basketball Skills Camp Baseball Skills Camp Flag Football Camp Soccer Camp Bowling League
Day Camp Sensory-friendly movies Open gym Community Outings:
Space Camp Upper Limits
Organized Social & Recreational Opportunities: Drama Camp Cheerleading Camp Basketball Skills Camp Baseball Skills Camp Flag Football Camp Soccer Camp Bowling League
Why RecreationWhy Recreation
To promote a healthy lifestyle Increase self-esteem Same opportunities as peers Skill building Motor development Social interactions Life skills - Understanding and following rules
To promote a healthy lifestyle Increase self-esteem Same opportunities as peers Skill building Motor development Social interactions Life skills - Understanding and following rules
OutcomesOutcomes
Children feel a “part” of something Many have developed friendships outside of the activities Self-esteem increases Enhanced skills Developed understanding of “team” play Older individuals have found a place helping
others on the spectrum Families feel a part of a community, more
involved Increased expectations from parents (they
see what their kids can do)
Children feel a “part” of something Many have developed friendships outside of the activities Self-esteem increases Enhanced skills Developed understanding of “team” play Older individuals have found a place helping
others on the spectrum Families feel a part of a community, more
involved Increased expectations from parents (they
see what their kids can do)
ChallengesChallenges Communication Auditory processing Behaviors Self-esteem Understanding concept of competition Complication of rules Lack of motor abilities Attention span Motivation Executive functioning/planning Individual differences
Communication Auditory processing Behaviors Self-esteem Understanding concept of competition Complication of rules Lack of motor abilities Attention span Motivation Executive functioning/planning Individual differences
Supports Supports Visual Supports
Picture schedules & cues Reward boards Social Stories
Don’t demand eye contact (processing) Have child repeat instructions (if capable) Model expectations Don’t be afraid to make demands Be prepared for and schedule breaks Peer buddy models Prepare child for transitions Sensory considerations (environment) Willing to use parents and volunteers (be directive) Praise and reward Stair-step to the goal
Visual Supports Picture schedules & cues Reward boards Social Stories
Don’t demand eye contact (processing) Have child repeat instructions (if capable) Model expectations Don’t be afraid to make demands Be prepared for and schedule breaks Peer buddy models Prepare child for transitions Sensory considerations (environment) Willing to use parents and volunteers (be directive) Praise and reward Stair-step to the goal
Visual StrategiesVisual Strategies
All people use visual aids/strategies.
Visual aids help us to understand our environment.
Think about being in a foreign country. For example: In Germany, how can you find the bathroom at the airport?
All people use visual aids/strategies.
Visual aids help us to understand our environment.
Think about being in a foreign country. For example: In Germany, how can you find the bathroom at the airport?
PECsPECs
Picture SchedulePicture Schedule
Social Stories™Social Stories™
Developed by Carol Gray to teach basic social skills. Social Stories™ are a tool used to establish
replacement social skills for both children and adults with autism.
Social Stories™ are short, straightforward descriptions of social situations which provide details of what a person might expect from a situation, and describes what may be expected of the person.
Though they do not necessarily fix the problem, a Social Story™ gives a person information about social situations they find difficult or confusing.
Pinterest/YouTube – great examples to personalize
Developed by Carol Gray to teach basic social skills. Social Stories™ are a tool used to establish
replacement social skills for both children and adults with autism.
Social Stories™ are short, straightforward descriptions of social situations which provide details of what a person might expect from a situation, and describes what may be expected of the person.
Though they do not necessarily fix the problem, a Social Story™ gives a person information about social situations they find difficult or confusing.
Pinterest/YouTube – great examples to personalize
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
Jill Enchelmayer, President2404 E. Empire, Suite 231Bloomington, Illinois 61702
www.autismmclean.org
Jill Enchelmayer, President2404 E. Empire, Suite 231Bloomington, Illinois 61702
www.autismmclean.org
Autism Society of McLean County