ABA Mini-Manual: Colors, Shapes, Size

by Alan Schnee

Colors and size hold a prominent place in our experience and thus, in language. We use these concepts for describing, to indicate preference or need, to direct attention, etc. Yet, for many children with autism, these concepts are elusive. Therefore, early efforts to teach them require careful arrangements in order that children comprehend that which is intended... to recognize attributes as something 'apart' from the things themselves; at least in language. Many intervention manuals address these basic early abstract concepts; as they should. In this manual, colors and size concepts receive more extensive and expansive treatment than what is commonly available. This helps to get these concepts off the ground more securely so they may be folded into use more quickly. Shapes on the other hand hold a less significant place in our experiences, and are thus employed in these exercises mostly as a tool in efforts to teach color and size concepts.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2023