Re: Re: Re: Teaching autistic girl to ski, can you help?

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Posted By Doug on January 24, 2001 at 20:18:30:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Teaching autistic girl to ski, can you help? posted by Mary Grunmeier on January 23, 2001 at 12:56:52:

Hi Mary,

I love the idea about the stickers and your cartoon! I had actually pictured a cartoon, one of the slapstick ones, that showed one of the characters skiing the right way and one out of control.

I was also wondering if you might be able to show her the movie you have with the sound turned off. You could say some short sentences where you thought it was appropriate. If your student is a good reader, you could make signs for her to read. Or, if you can use a movie editing program, you could add subtitles.

Is it possible to have a person at the bottom of the course to congratulate and encourage her? We have always found that praise from a person is a very strong motivator.

My sister worked at Winter Park outside Denver a few years ago in their program for disabled skiers. It is possible that they can help you out. Here is a URL for the page to contact them: http://www.nscd.org/contact/index.html

Best!

Doug

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Comments:: Hi Mary, : I love the idea about the stickers and your cartoon! I had actually pictured a cartoon, one of the slapstick ones, that showed one of the characters skiing the right way and one out of control. : I was also wondering if you might be able to show her the movie you have with the sound turned off. You could say some short sentences where you thought it was appropriate. If your student is a good reader, you could make signs for her to read. Or, if you can use a movie editing program, you could add subtitles. : Is it possible to have a person at the bottom of the course to congratulate and encourage her? We have always found that praise from a person is a very strong motivator. : My sister worked at Winter Park outside Denver a few years ago in their program for disabled skiers. It is possible that they can help you out. Here is a URL for the page to contact them: http://www.nscd.org/contact/index.html : : Best! : Doug