Not all that long ago, few camps enrolled children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs),including Asperger syndrome. In contrast, nearly all camps serve these campers at thepresent time. Strategies for Success: Supporting Campers Who Have Autism SpectrumDisorders provides an overview of ASDs and their impact on camper strengths, challenges,and experiences. The DVD details techniques that can be employed to make camps a moresuccessful place for these kids with special needs. In that regard, the DVD features easy-toimplement,no-cost strategies that are appropriate for any camp setting.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Autism spectrum disorders representa range of neuro-developmental diagnoses
- ASDs are diagnosed based on three coreareas of challenge
- The `triad of impairment` translates toseveral day-to-day challenges
- Ensures clarity of communication
- Scaffold campers` communicationsand interactions
- Use step-by-step approaches toorganizing activities, days, and sessions
- Demonstrate and teach perspectivetaking to enable greater flexibility
- Recognize the impact of the sensoryenvironment, and modify theenvironment
- Keep in mind contextual considerations
