Personal safety -- understanding who is safe to approach, what to do if separated from a caregiver, and how to respond to an unfamiliar adult -- is an important life skill that many autistic learners benefit from practising directly rather than picking up incidentally.
Why This Is Taught Explicitly
Some safety concepts that other children absorb through everyday social exposure may need to be taught more directly and practised repeatedly, using clear, concrete steps rather than general warnings.
Everyday Situations We Focus On
This can include recognising trusted adults versus strangers, knowing what to do if separated from a parent in a public place, and practising simple responses such as asking for help from a specific type of person, for example a staff member in uniform.
How Skills Are Practised
Dr. Murli Singh notes that safety skills are generally introduced through simple, repeated role-play and visual supports, building gradually from recognising the concept to responding appropriately in realistic scenarios.
Working Together With Families
Consistency between what's practised at GALS and at home tends to support better retention of these skills -- our team can share simple ways to reinforce the same ideas outside the classroom. Call 9990555423 or 8796958310, or message us on WhatsApp, to learn more about our life-skills curriculum.