When we teach autistic preschoolers, the way we do it can make a big difference in how they grow, feel about themselves, and whether they learn to enjoy learning or not. Strength-based learning looks at what each child is good at and what their passions or interests are, instead of just what they can't do. This is different from the old-school method that mostly points out a child's weaknesses and missing skills. Today I’ll be chatting about strength based learning vs a deficit-based approach with a sprinkle of positive relationships on the top.  I’ll also be giving a couple of real life examples to make it easier for you to implement.  I’ll see you inside the show!

Topics Discussed:

• Strength-based approach to learning

• Deficits-based approach

• Value of positive relationships

• Examples of strength-based approaches

Links Mentioned In This Episode: 

Child Interest Survey

The Strengths Based Guide To Supporting Autistic Children by Claire Hill

Learn Play Thrive Blog Post

Strength based approach video

Tot Tube

Put in barn on Amazon

Video of put in barn activity on Instagram

Related Podcast Episodes To Listen To: 

#58 Play-based learning for preschool autistic children

#50 3 ways to follow the lead of an autistic child

#36 Activities for children who dump and throw toys - Tips for expanding exploratory play

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• Autism Little Learners on Instagram

• Autism Little Learners on Facebook

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