Cognitive or academic approaches
WHY
Adapt to the specificities of children's learning and build on their strengths
Each child has specific learning characteristics (see The Multiple Intelligences by H. Gardner) but atypical children have an even more critical need for adaptation to allow them to develop to their full potential.
Explain to the child the specifics of his functioning, to help him develop strategies
HOW? 'OR' WHAT
Adapt to the specificities of children's learning and build on their strengths
Each child has specific learning characteristics (see The Multiple Intelligences by H. Gardner) but atypical children have an even more critical need for adaptation to allow them to develop to their full potential.
Explain to the child the specifics of his functioning, to help him develop strategies
WHAT APPROACHES
Montessori pedagogy and sensory material
ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis), Lovaas
Teacch, Denver
DIR Floortime, Son-Rise, PRT (Pivotal Response Therapy)
Cognitive mediation: Feuerstein, metapedagogy or UpBraining
Stimulation of cognitive functions: Arrowsmith
Concentration training program, working memory: CogMed, Cellfield Program, Corvirtua Cognition, Quertant (TNS)
Learning to read adapted to dyslexic disorders: Orton gillingham, Lindamood-bell, The Barton Reading & Spelling System
Cognitive and academic approaches
Why ?
Develop interactions, communication, assertiveness, self-esteem
Promote the emergence of language and all forms of communication
Put in place the appropriate alternative communication tools allowing the development of the child
Numerous studies on the benefits of rhythm and music
Promote the development of interactions and expression
Work on language, expression, pronunciation, orality
Identify specific needs and tools adapted to alternative communication
Promote auditory integration, improvement of the auditory process and sound discernment
What approaches?
Speech therapy
Art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy
Alternative and augmented communication: Makaton, PECS, tablets
Talk Tools, Senez method, DNP (Natural Speech Dynamics)
Hearing integration
Stimulation by filtered music: Tomatis, Intergrated Listening systems
ForBrain Helmet
How? 'Or' What ?
Main publications scientists
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