Routines and Autism

Routines are a Key part when you have a child who is anywhere on the Autism Spectrum. The reason is because they like to have their day Structured so that they know what is going to happen each hour of the day. when you have to break away from the Routine in any way IE doing anything special then sit the child down and Explain that this is something special. You can also if you use a picture Schedule have a special picture for each special Activity, so that the child knows what is going on and is clued in. Routines are also good for all Children not just kids who are on the Autism Spectrum. They help kids learn how to do things and it can also help in learning to tell time.