Results of research from the University of Montreal showed that in people with autism, a brain area associated with a highly developed visual information. While other areas of the brain are less active, which is part of the brain associated with decision-making and planning. This may explain why most people with autism have a remarkable ability to recall and describe objects in detail.Results were also answered questions about the ability of "visual learner" who have children with autism. Many children with autism learn better with visuals. Characteristics of children with visual learner is happy toy puzzles, shapes, like watching videos, especially TV cartoons, like letters, numbers, and sometimes can be read without being taught. Why children are taught better visually? Because talking requires a short time (millisecond), so too fast for children with impaired speech / communication.
So the use of the pictures that draw very well in an effort to teach a basic concept. Also an interesting picture will affect their interest in toys, the greater the interest in the toy, the better their ability to receive instruction in basic concepts. Bright colors to the image can stimulate brain activity in the thought process of children with autism.
Therefore, when you choose toys for children with autism, choose a toy in the form of picture cards, props, fine motor toys, and computer games. Game with audio visual can help autistic children build good communication so that they are more quickly understood.
If you want another toy, choose toys balance and repetitive motion. For people who do not understand, this movement may be considered strange, but many researchers say that the repetitive movement helps children with autism regulate their body.
Activities for children with autism should be fun, challenging and should be aimed at their overall progress. Preparing activities for autistic children can help a lot in their development. The important thing to note is that when choosing toys, choose toys based on developmental level and autism symptoms experienced by children. In addition to the symptoms vary in type, intensity of symptoms of autism also vary, from very mild to very severe. Knowing the strengths and difficulties of a person with autism may help to better understand their needs and help them maximize their potential.
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