AUTISM, EVERYDAY LIFE & PARTICIPATION
Supporting Meaningful Participation Within Everyday Life
Living & Learning Aligned focuses on how parents, caregivers, and support providers influence participation across family, home, school, community, and lifespan settings.
Everyday life shapes participation. Adults shape everyday life.
Take a Look at a Moment
Shift from Behavior Focus --> Moment Focus
Behavior Focus
“Come here.”
The adult repeats the instruction and focuses mainly on whether the child complies.
Moment Focus
What is this moment for?
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Come for a hug (social interaction)
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Come for icecream (highly preferred activity)
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Come for bath time (non-preferred activity)
The focus shifts from “compliance” to helping the child participate within a meaningful moment.
Parent Reflection
What can I do to help my child move into this moment successfully?
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prepare the transition
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increase predictability
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support regulation
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create motivation and connection
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guide participation
What is this moment FOR?
Values in the moment. Habits in the making.