Activities for child with DS/AUTISM aged 5

[Guest guest]

instead of trying to pull him away from what he loves so much, try

incorporating it in your activities. For instance, if he loves watching Buzz

Lightyear you might have a picture of Buzz and some crayons that he can color

while

keeping an eye on the tv. Trisha will read a book and watch a movie at the

same time plus have her computer program going and it doesn't seem to bother

her at all, now ask ME how much all that going on bother me! lol.

Carol

Trishasmom

She isn't typical, She's Trisha!

[Guest guest]

Hi there

I have recently become childminder for a gorgeous little boy aged 5

with Downs Syndrome and Autistic tendencies.

He has no speech and I am finding it so hard to stimulate and occupy

him throughout the day.

All he ever wants to do is watch videos. I have given him crayons

and puzzles but too no avail.

I want to do something new, fun and interesting with him but have no

idea what to do.

Any ideas greatly appreciated

Bexley

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/4/2004 3:19:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,

bex_wilkinson@... writes:

I want to do something new, fun and interesting with him but have no

idea what to do.

Any ideas greatly appreciated

Bexley

Well, what kind of play does he do himself? Does he like balls? Mirrors?

Puppets? Physical games like Ring Around the Rosey? A good way to get

the attention of a little 5 year old is to play peek a boo. You may think

he's too old for it, but I bet it gets him to look at you.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My son is now 12 and has autism and down syndrome.

He loves to swing, he really enjoys his wooden train set (brio or

brand),

anything he can line up--beanie babies, socks, etc. he also has a homemade

sock monkey that he enjoys, he also likes to get in his pop up tent, yoyos,

slinkies, feather dusters, anything that helps with sensory issues. We

usually

have a video on, but he's usually busy playing with his train or something and

doesn't pay a whole lot of attention to it.