Attention Autism is an intervention approach by Speech and Language Therapist Gina Davies which aims to work on the early fundamentals of language including awareness of others, attention, listening, shared attention, switching attention and turn-taking. It supports all learners that are working on these specific skills, not just those diagnosed with Autism.
The format for the session works in up to 4 stages. You start children at Stage 1 and build up to all 4 stages as they progress. My class are up to 3 stages.
Stage 1: Attention Grabber / Bucket
Stage 2: Attention Builder
Stage 3: Shifting Attention / Turn Taking
In this blog I will share links to what I have included in my session this week;
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Watch FULL VIDEO of this session here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C5VaMOSM3wG/
Stage 1
I always pick three items from the bucket that will grab my student’s interest and attention in this section.
3. MEGA Slinky
All of these items, the bucket and more are included here: https://www.exploreyoursenses.co.uk/attention-autism-jordans-bucket-kit.html?code=65f045c153edc
Stage 2
This section is all about supporting your students to hold attention.
This talking and dancing cactus is amazing at encouraging pupils to vocalise. It repeats every sound made in the area! It is great fun and very motivating!
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Stage 3
This section is about supporting your students to shift focus from one person to another an back again. It also involves turn taking practise and waiting for your turn.
Flower pot foam is a classic for Attention Autism Stage 2 and 3.
All you need are flower pots (the bigger the better!) and shaving foam.
