Ideas for Community Events

Running Errands

• Make a Travel Schedule, teach it, and use it
• Use a photo book with various places in it
• Use their favorite place as the last place before home
• Have one of their favorite electronic  items used only for travel
• Reserve a special toy for time when the best behavior is needed
• Keep snacks handy
• Use headphones for places with large crowds
• Crete a visual support to show where you are going and when you will be done

Birthday Parties/Holiday Gatherings/ Play Dates

• Teach social scripts related to the gathering or social situation

• Role Play the Social Situation

• Social Situations Link 1

• Social Situations Link 2

• Social Situations Link 3

• Social Situation Link 4

Grocery Shopping

• Shopping Link 1

• Shopping Link 2

• Shopping Link 3

Restaurants

• Reserve a seat in a quiet part of the restaurant

• Look for kid friendly places

• Ask if you can order before arriving, if needed or ask if the appetizer can be ordered

• Call ahead to request plastic dinnerware and utensils, if needed

• Restaurant Tips Link 1

• Restaurant Tips Link 2

Related Parent Topics: Home Instruction,  Behavior Support, Communication Encouragement