Self-management SM as an evidence-based practice

Self-management systematizes self-regulation strategies for learners with ASD to learn the rules and norms needed to act appropriately in a given situation. Self-regulation strategies can include self-monitoring, self reflection, and adapting to a given context.

You will find out about:

• Self-management (SM) is an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 3-22 years old that can be implemented in multiple settings.
• It systematises self-regulation strategies for learners with ASD in order to learn the rules and norms.

✓ Why Use?

• Learners with ASD often struggle with understanding the unspoken rules and social norms.
• Self-management is easily adaptable to many settings.

• Once learned, self-management can be used to address a variety of skills or behaviours. 

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for SM supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Play, Behaviour, School-Readiness, School-Readiness, Adaptive, Academic, Vocational skills.

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults
​with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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