![]() Some children just need a little extra help find out what works! What is Auditory Processing?Īuditory processing has a lot to do with listening and comprehending sounds, distinguishing sounds in the environment and recalling information. ![]() If you simply observe your child you will notice his sensory processing needs, and I bet you already have but haven’t called it sensory processing! Does your child NEED extra play ground time? Does your child just love to be covered in mud? Does he love to spin and swing? These are all ways they your child is getting the extra sensory input his body needs and craves. Children do not have to have a clinical diagnosis to need extra sensory processing support daily. ALL children have different sensory processing needs (as do adults!) and there are simple solutions to help address those needs. ![]() The month of October is Sensory Processing Awareness month and I am join up with Lemon Lime Adventures for Decoding Everyday Kid Behaviors. Does it seem like your child just can’t attend to what you are asking?.Do you have to ask or repeat yourself too much?.Is your child unable to follow through with simple requests without being constantly reminded of what he was supposed to be doing or getting?.Does your child have a hard time following directions?.Improve Auditory Processing Skills with Listening Games Story telling can be a great way to encourage listening skills (Link to storytelling seminar).Listening Games for Kids Following 1-2-3 Step Directions.Give the student time to respond to questions (don’t interrupt or rush to fill silence).Ask student to repeat sentence back to check for understanding.When giving instructions and information it is a good idea to:.pointing to a visual that means ‘listen’. a favourite noise, singing instructions a visual prompt e.g. patting hand, getting class to stand up an auditory prompt e.g. Get the students attention before talking, this can be achieved through a physical prompt e.g.Attention Autism activities encourage attention through controlled auditory and visually stimulating activities (Link to attention autism).Drama could be performed through the use of puppets.Drama may help improve memory, learning and revision skills as it often involves writing a script, reading the script, repeating the script aloud.Practicing speeches and timing of talking with other students encourages social development and allows the student to experiment with voice volume and rhythm of speech.Performing role plays or impersonating e.g a character from history, help reinforce information and further develop auditory skills.Clap hands or use percussion instruments as part of the lesson, this may help gain attention.this works particularly well for learning times tables and spelling) Use rhythm by substituting own words for that of a familiar tune, this can help gain attention and aid memory (e.g.To engage in anxiety management and emotional regulation techniques.īelow are some examples of sensory strategies that can be incorporated into various classroom lessons and activities.To choose their own sensory strategies in partnership with a teacher/ parent.are there certain jobs or roles that would benefit from a heightened sense of auditory skills? What other strengths does this student have and how can they be best utilised? To talk about sensory issues positively e.g.To get involved in a wide range of activities, clubs and hobbies.Teachers should encourage teenage students with autism: A desire to ‘fit in’ and be independent.Each strategy can be adapted to complement the students’ curriculum and individualised education plan. The following strategies are suitable for most students, particularly those with sensory difficulties.
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