Week 4 — Chapter 6, "It Takes Two to Tango".
In this lesson
"Chapter 6 of "An Early Start for Your Child with Autism" focuses on the importance of building back-and-forth interactions, which are fundamental for social and communication development in children with autism. This chapter emphasises the role of interactive play and shared activities in fostering these skills. The strategies include creating opportunities for turn-taking and encouraging joint attention during play, which helps children learn to engage in reciprocal interactions. The chapter provides practical examples and exercises that parents can use to practice these interactions in everyday activities.
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An Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities t]
(https://www.routledge.com/An-Early-Start-for-Your-Child-with-Autism-Using-Everyday-Activities-to-Help-Kids-Connect-Communicate-and-Learn/Rogers-Dawson-Vismara/p/book/9781609184704) [oai_citation:2,Early Start Denver Model: autism therapy | Raising Children Network]
(https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/therapies-guide/early-start-denver-model)
3,An Early Start for Your Child with Autism by Sally J. Rogers | Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn | 9781609184704 | Booktopia](https://www.booktopia.com.au/an-early-start-for-your-child-with-autism-sally-j-rogers/book/9781609184704.html).
Books and Guides
1. "The Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist for Young Children with Autism" by Sally J. Rogers and Geraldine Dawson: This companion guide offers practical checklists and tips to implement the ESDM in everyday activities.
2. "More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" by Fern Sussman: This book is tailored for parents to help develop communication skills through daily interactions.
Online Resources
1. The Hanen CentrE: Offers resources and programs focused on building communication skills in children with autism through everyday activities
[The Hanen Centre](https://www.hanen.org/).
2. Autism Speaks Tool Kits: Provides downloadable toolkits that include practical tips for engaging with children in everyday settings
[Autism Speaks Tool Kits](https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit).
Educational Websites and Videos
1. Autism Navigator: Contains video tutorials and practical strategies that can help parents use daily activities to build engagement and communication [Autism Navigator](https://autismnavigator.com/).
2. Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL): Offers resources for promoting social-emotional development in young children [CSEFEL]