Knowing to notice a scrape, a bump or feeling unwell, and to tell an adult about it, is a basic safety skill that some autistic learners need to be taught directly rather than picking up on their own.
Why This Needs Direct Teaching
Some autistic learners may not automatically connect a physical sensation with the need to report it, or may not know the simple words to use -- so this is taught as a clear, repeatable skill rather than assumed.
Keeping It Simple and Practical
The focus stays on a few concrete steps: noticing something feels wrong, finding a trusted adult, and using a simple phrase or gesture to show what happened -- not on medical details or diagnosis.
Building This Into Everyday Routine
Dr. Charu Arora notes that practising this during ordinary daily activities, not only after an actual injury, helps the skill feel familiar and less stressful when it's genuinely needed.
A Skill Families Can Reinforce Too
Using the same simple words and steps at home as at school helps the skill carry over consistently. Call 9990555423 or 8796958310, or message us on WhatsApp, to discuss your child's individual needs.