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Top tips for autism

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Using a dance class visual schedule

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Use small groups or buddies

Anxiety, Autism

Have a consistent lesson format

Anxiety, Attention, Autism, Behaviour

Use a visual schedule

Anxiety, Attention, Autism, Communication

Use Dance Stories

Anxiety, Autism, Behaviour, Communication, Learning and Memory, Motor, Social

Prepare kids for changes in activities

Anxiety, Autism

Speak calmly

Anxiety, Autism

Reduce background noise when giving instructions

ADHD, Attention, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Thinking/Cognition

Shorten movement tasks and dance exercises

ADHD, Attention, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Thinking/Cognition

Consider how you give instructions and communicate

Autism, Intellectual Disability, Learning and Memory

Shorten activities

ADHD, Attention, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Endurance

Joining in may take time

Autism, Social

Allow alternate ways to join in

Autism

Let kids wear their own dance clothing

Autism, Sensory

Engage the students’ interests to keep them motivated

Autism

Slow things down

Autism, Communication, Intellectual Disability, Learning and Memory, Motor, Thinking/Cognition

Break the steps down

Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disability, Thinking/Cognition

Introduce a few key rules to be followed in the dance class

Autism

Use extra repetitions when learning new movement skills

Autism, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning and Memory, Motor, Thinking/Cognition

Make the venue safe

Autism, Safety

Create lots of roles

Create lots of roles

Anxiety, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disability, teach-videos

If unsure ask the child

Anxiety, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, Sensory, teach-videos, Vision

Slow down the moves to teach the dance

Anxiety, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, Sensory, teach-videos, Vision

Break the moves down into smaller steps

Anxiety, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, Sensory, teach-videos, Vision

Pair Children with Buddies

Anxiety, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, Sensory, teach-videos, Vision

Using props can add to the pleasure of dancing and engage children in activities

Anxiety, Autism, Blind and Low Vision, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, Sensory, teach-videos, Vision

Give students of all abilities the opportunity to dance

ADHD, Anxiety, Attention, Autism, Behaviour, Blind and Low Vision, Body Image, Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Deaf, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Endurance, Intellectual Disability, Learning and Memory, Mobility, Motivation, Motor, Physical Disability, teach-videos, Thinking/Cognition, Vision

Top tips for attention concerns

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Engage the child’s attention before giving instructions

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Simplify and repeat instructions

ADHD, Attention, Communication, Intellectual Disability, Motor, Thinking/Cognition

Set up home base spaces to give structure to class

Attention, Behaviour

Top tips for anxiety

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Get parents involved

Anxiety

Match groups by skill level

Anxiety

Allow time to join in

Anxiety

Allow kids to select music

Anxiety

Display a timer or clock

Anxiety

Kids can help choose activities

Anxiety

Use props to engage students

Anxiety

Let parent, siblings or support workers help

Anxiety, Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Physical Disability, Sensory, Social, Vision

Allow breaks to calm down

Anxiety, Behaviour

Allow time to calm down

Anxiety, Sensory

Parents can help calm kids

Anxiety, Behaviour, Sensory, Social

Have a ‘safe’ backup activity

Anxiety, Behaviour, Sensory

Consider different roles

Anxiety, Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disability, Thinking/Cognition

Top Tips for Deaf/Hard of hearing people

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Top Tips for dance schools on how to be inclusive of Deaf students

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How do Deaf people connect with music?

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Set beginning and end signals

ADHD, Behaviour, Deaf

Be aware of students’ sensory needs and adapt dance classes as needed

Deaf, Sensory, Vision

Encourage participation with praise and positive feedback

Deaf, Intellectual Disability, Motor, Thinking/Cognition, Vision

Make sure kids can see your face when you talk

Deaf

Make sure students have a clear view of the teacher

Communication, Deaf, Learning and Memory

Use visual aids to teach students the rhythm pattern

Deaf

Speak clearly

Deaf

Use simple signs to help students learn

Deaf

Learn some key Auslan signs

Deaf

Check in with the child to see if they have understood

Deaf

Turn the music down or off. Explore dancing without strong musical cues

Deaf

Demonstrate new skills

Deaf

Use visual instructions

Communication, Deaf, Intellectual Disability, Motor, Thinking/Cognition

Use music or sound that maximises students ability to hear it

Deaf

Adapting ballet exercises for children with mobility limitations

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Top tips for Physical Disabilities

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Modify the dance movements so everyone can join in

Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Physical Disability

Make eye contact at the kids level

Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Physical Disability

Give kids time

Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Physical Disability

Allow dance students to use technology or assistive devices

Cerebral Palsy, Communication, Mobility

Consider the surface for kids who use wheelchairs and walkers

Cerebral Palsy, Mobility

Modify and adapt

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Mobility

Let kids move out of wheelchairs if supported

Mobility

Be flexible in goal-setting

Mobility

Use mentors who have disabilities

Mobility, Motor

Set clear rules

ADHD, Behaviour, Safety

Model the behaviour you want to see in class

ADHD

Check in with the child to see if they have understood

ADHD, Communication

Have short activity breaks

ADHD

Language and kids with cerebral palsy

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How to greet a child for the first time who has cerebral palsy

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Tips to include kids with Cerebral Palsy in Dance

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Change the activity, not the child

Cerebral Palsy, Motor, Physical Disability

Allow alternate ways to play

Cerebral Palsy, Physical Disability

Allow more time to learn new skills

Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder

Be aware of physical movements that put some children at risk

Cerebral Palsy, Safety

Be aware and recognise the signs of fatigue

Cerebral Palsy

Simplify dance steps and movement routines

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Allow students to contribute to the choreography

Developmental Coordination Disorder, Social

Keep kids active and included

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Top tips for cognitive concerns

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Ballet tips for children with intellectual disability

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Notice any other challenges

Intellectual Disability

Slow down the speed of instruction

Physical Disability

Give enough time to warm up and cool down

Physical Disability

If unsure, ask the child

Motor, Physical Disability

Be consistent

Behaviour

Focus on the behaviour, not the child

Behaviour

Praise positive behaviour

Behaviour

Teach parents the rules too

Behaviour

Vary movement activities

Behaviour

Communicate clearly

Behaviour, Thinking/Cognition

Connect with the child individually

Behaviour

There is usually a lead up to a behaviour and a consequence

Behaviour

Top tips for communication

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If unsure, ask the child or their parents

Communication, Motivation, Safety, Vision

Try activities where no speaking is allowed

Communication

Be aware of your body language

Communication

Be aware and recognise the signs of fatigue

Endurance

Give frequent breaks

Endurance

Use different ways to teach new movements

Learning and Memory

Allow the students to correct you

Learning and Memory

Consolidate skills before adding more complex movements

Learning and Memory

Allow alternate ways to dance

Sensory

Be aware of students’ sensory needs

Sensory

Provide a quiet area

Sensory

Don’t have the music on too loud

Sensory

Top tips for social concerns

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Helping children learn social skills through ballet

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Model desired behaviour

Social

Teach social skills

Social

Always have full participation

Social

Attitude matters

Body Image

Communicate thoughtfully

Body Image

Spend time away from the mirror

Body Image

Strive for fun and feeling rather than perfection

Body Image

Consider clothing

Body Image

Get help if needed

Body Image

Reject the idea of an ‘ideal body’ for dance

Body Image

Preparing your child to join a dance class

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Tell the child your name before you speak

Vision

Use the child’s name before talking with them

Vision

Orient students to the space

Vision

Give clear verbal instructions and movement descriptions

Vision

Help the child move safely around the dance studio

Vision

Modify the environment to make it safe and predictable

Vision

Set up ‘space boundaries’ for dance activities

Vision

Use physical touch and demonstration

Vision

Tactile modelling can help students learn movement

Vision

Give verbal feedback

Vision

Use rewards to motivate

Motivation

Match the dance exercise to the skill level of the child

Motivation