![]() The environment is stimulating, but not too stimulating.Children who cannot figure out how to play with a toy or cannot reach the toy that they want may exhibit challenging behaviors (i.e., tantruming, climbing on furniture) that can be easily remedied by changing the environment by, for example, making the toys accessible to all children. Toys placed in the child’s environment should be both age appropriate and easily accessible (not on the top shelf!). The child is able to interact with toys and engage in activities.If a child is having difficulty socializing with others, observe his or her environment (and the people in the environment) to ensure that: Ensuring that the child’s environment is set up in a way that supports socialization is important. Social skills are developed by interacting with everyone and everything in the settings where children spend time. While they may not be labeled as AT, they are included in the IDEA definition of AT devices and supports. ![]() These types of AT devices are most often labeled as visual supports or social supports. It can also help children build friendships, explore their environment and reduce frustration that may bring about or be associated with challenging behaviors. ![]() It can help children interact independently with their environment and peers by providing ways to express themselves. ![]() Assistive technology (AT) can support socialization in many ways. ![]()
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