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Top tips for autism
Autism, teach-videos-autism
Using a dance class visual schedule
Autism, ballet-videos, Communication, Deaf, teach-videos, teach-videos-attention, teach-videos-autism, teach-videos-cognition, teach-videos-communication, teach-videos-learning
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
Attention, teach-videos-attention, teach-videos-learning
Engage the child’s attention before giving instructions
ADHD, Attention
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
Anxiety, teach-videos-anxiety
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
ballet-videos, Deaf, teach-videos, teach-videos-deaf, teach-videos-learning
Top Tips for dance schools on how to be inclusive of Deaf students
Deaf, school-videos, teach-videos-deaf
How do Deaf people connect with music?
ballet-videos, Deaf, teach-videos, teach-videos-deaf, teach-videos-learning
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
ballet-videos, Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Physical Disability, teach-mobility, teach-videos, teach-videos-learning
Top tips for Physical Disabilities
Cerebral Palsy, Mobility, Motor, Physical Disability, teach-mobility
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
Cerebral Palsy, Communication, health-videos, teach-videos-communication
How to greet a child for the first time who has cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy, school-videos, teach-videos, teach-videos-communication
Tips to include kids with Cerebral Palsy in Dance
Cerebral Palsy, teach-mobility
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
Intellectual Disability, Learning and Memory, teach-videos-cognition, Thinking/Cognition
Ballet tips for children with intellectual disability
ballet-videos, Intellectual Disability, teach-videos, teach-videos-autism, teach-videos-cognition, teach-videos-communication, teach-videos-learning
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
Communication, teach-videos-autism, teach-videos-communication, teach-videos-social
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
Social, teach-videos-anxiety, teach-videos-autism, teach-videos-social
Helping children learn social skills through ballet
ballet-videos, Social, teach-videos-autism, teach-videos-communication, teach-videos-social
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
parent-videos, Parents
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
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