Autism: All you need to know about autism

In this course you will learn more about autism - from an autism mom who has started an autism school. In this course the autism diagnosis process is discussed from the signs you should look out for to the steps to take to get a diagnosis. I also discuss treatment options, health issues, communication delays and models as well as how you can help your child with their emotions.

Diagnosis

• Recognising autism signs

• What does having a social communication and interaction play mean?

• At what age can screening be done for Autism?

• What steps can I take to get an autism diagnosis?

• How autism is diagnosed

After an Autism Diagnosis

• Early Autism Intervention: What Parents Should Do After a Diagnosis

• Every child with autism is unique

• Navigating a new Autism Diagnosis

• What is the best treatments for my child's autism?

• High and Low functioning Autism

• Is there anaything you can do before starting pharma medication?

Autism resources for South Africans

• Navigating Autism in Johannesburg: Support for Parents of Children with Autism

• Advocacy and Legal Support Groups for People with Disabilities in South Africa

• The Importance of Specialised Early Intervention for Autism in South Africa

Education & Learning Abilities

• How can I support my autistic child's development?

• How will autism affect my child's ability to learn?

• Is a mainstream education setting the best fit for my autistic child?

• I've heard of an education model called floor time - what is it?

• Helping your autistic toddler thrive

• Teaching numbers in a fun and interactive way

• Writing Skills

Emotions

• Autism and emotions

• Understanding their emotions

• Emotional Skills Teaching

• Managing your autistic child’s emotions

• Help your child manage their moods

• Understand why emotional outbursts happen

• How can you help your child manage their moods?

Anxiety

Added September 2024

• How “anxiety” may present in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

• Understanding Anxiety in Autism

• Top Tips for Coping with Anxiety in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Communication

• 30 Month Speech Milestone Checklist

• 36 Month Hearing & Understanding Checklist

• What does having a social communication and interaction delay mean?

• What are the symptoms of a Speech Delay in Early Childhood?

• Focus on communication from the day you notice a speech delay!

• When will my non-verbal child speak?

• What to do if my child is slow to speak?

• What does AAC mean?

• When should I introduce “Alternative Communication”?

• Will the introduction of an AAC device stop my child from verbally speaking?

• What is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and why is it so popular in the autism community?

• Dyspraxia and Apraxia

• Eye contact

• Music & singing

• How effective is speech therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder?

Visual Schedules & Social Stories

• Benefits of implementing a Visual Schedule for your child

• Different types of visual schedules you may need at home

• Visual schedules for autistic kids

• Steps for implementation of a visual schedule for your autistic child

• Helping your child cope with change

• Social stories

Social Skills

• Teaching social skills to children with autism

• Social skills development strategies

• Autistic Meltdown Coming!

• Dealing with a public meltdown...

• 5 things you can do during outings

Behaviour

• What are some autism behaviours?

• Autism behaviour treatment options

• Importance of keeping track of behaviours

• Restricted/repetitive behaviour is one of the hallmark symptoms of autism

• Autism behaviour treatment options

• 10 behaviour strategies for children on the autism spectrum

• Pinching or hitting

• “W” sitting

• Helping your autistic child overcome w-sitting

• Stimming: jumping up and down

• How the changing seasons affect an autistic

• Hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity in autism

• Managing Spitting Behavior in Autistic Children

• Managing Biting Behavior in Children with Autism

Fine Motor Development

• Fine Motor Development

• Fine motor activities that can help improve your Autistic child’s hand skills

• Lego: play is the work of childhood

• Messy Play

Gross Motor Development - Play & Exercise

• Play skill developmental milestones

• The benefits of exercise for kids (with Autism)

• Why do children with autism love jumping and climbing so much?

• How to stop my autistic child from jumping?

• Weekend activities for your autistic toddler – children 2-3 years

Diet & Eating

• Mealtime challenges

• Feeding or swallowing disorders

• Causes and diagnosis of feeding or swallowing disorders

• Are dietary interventions helpful to autistic children

• What are some common dietary interventions used to treat autism

• Introducing new food

• Fussy eating and autism spectrum disorder

Bath Time Challenges (Tactile Hypersensitivity)
Added October 2024

• Why does my autistic child not want to bathe?

• Tactile Hypersensitivity During Bath Time

• Top 10 Tips to Help Parents Overcome Bath Time Challenges for Autistic Children

Toilet Training & Constipation

• Poop problems can last forever

• What are the signs that my autistic child is ready to be toilet trained?

• Toilet Training

• Getting started on potty training an autistic child

• Constipation & Autism

• Autism and pooping in pants

Sleep

• Tips for helping your autistic child sleep better

Teaching Safety

• Public play spaces

• Water safety

Keep the kids busy at home

• Free Downloads (Activities & Worksheets)

• No fuss, no cook Paper Mache Paste recipe

• Homemade play dough recipe

• Recipe for Puffy Paint

• Keeping your Autistic child busy in the kitchen

• Sensory Activities for children with Autism

• TIPS TO ASSIST with SENSORY CHALLENGES at home

• 25 easy to make or do sensory activities for you and your autistic preschool children

Travel with Kids on the Spectrum

• Travel tips for Autism Families: Preparing for a stress-free trip

• Air travel with an autistic child

Makaton

• Celebrate Makaton International Awareness Day with Amazing K's team (28 August)

• Sign for Class Work

• Sign for Eat

• Sign for Finished / Done

• Sign for Help

• Sign for More

• Sign for Toilet

Remember, every child with autism has their own unique needs – and even your home school should reflect this.

Ilse Kilian-Ross went from an autism home school mom to opening an autism school in 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa.