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Safe and comfortable, yet encouraging autonomous living, is what an autism-friendly design ought to be. The following should always be kept in mind while you establish an oasis for your autistic loved one: Remove any furniture to leave clear corridors.

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What is Home Plan

“Having a child with autism brings unique challenges and joys. A Home Plan is a personalized strategy that helps your family meet these challenges by creating predictability, safety, and opportunities for growth in your home. This plan includes consistent daily routines, organized living spaces that reduce sensory overload, and defined areas for play, work, and rest. We provide Home Plans in term of 3-months, 6-months and one year. The routine part of the plan is crucial because many children with autism thrive on predictability. It helps them feel secure and understand what to expect next, which can reduce anxiety and stress. You can establish routines for meals, therapy, playtime, and bedtime. Your Home Plan also takes into account sensory sensitivities. This might mean having a quiet space where your child can retreat to feel calm, using soft lighting, or removing certain textures from clothing and furniture that your child finds uncomfortable. It’s also important to have clear and consistent rules and boundaries that help your child understand acceptable behavior. Visual aids such as picture schedules or color-coded systems can be very helpful. Lastly, incorporate spaces and activities that encourage learning and development. This can be areas for your child to practice communication, motor skills, or other educational activities. Remember, your Home Plan will be unique to your family and your child’s needs. It’s a living document, meant to adapt as your child grows and changes. It’s also a way for the whole family to engage with your child’s world, helping to foster connection, understanding, and love.”

The following are a few of the abilities that Home Plan may target:

  1. Communication Skills: The plan might include activities that encourage verbal and non-verbal communication, such as using picture exchange systems, sign language, or technology aids.

  2. Social Skills: To foster interaction with others, the Home Plan can incorporate playdates, family game times, and activities that require turn-taking and sharing.

  3. Routine Development: By establishing a predictable schedule, the Home Plan can help a child with autism understand and anticipate daily activities, which is comforting and can reduce anxiety.

  4. Behavioral Skills: Strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive actions can be integrated, including clear expectations, consistent consequences, and reward systems.

  5. Sensory Processing: For children with sensory sensitivities, the plan may include specific sensory-friendly spaces and activities to help them regulate their responses to sensory stimuli.

  6. Motor Skills: Activities to enhance both gross and fine motor skills, such as puzzles, drawing, or sports, might be part of the plan.

  7. Academic Skills: If the child is of school age, the plan might also incorporate learning activities that align with their educational needs.

  8. Safety Skills: Teaching the child safety skills, such as understanding danger signs and what to do in an emergency, is also a critical aspect of the Home Plan.

  9. Emotional Regulation: Including ways for the child to recognize and express their emotions in appropriate ways, and providing tools or strategies to help them calm down when upset.