Do you know kids who have trouble getting started with projects? Do you know kids who chose the same activity every time they are given a choice? Do you know kids who want to play with the same kids all the time? Difficulty making choices is a very common aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Often when we give children on the spectrum a choice, they do nothing, or they choose the same thing over and over.

For neuro-diverse kids, being asked to make choices can be overwhelming, make them feel anxious, and cause disengagement. These kids may spend all their time trying to make what looks to others a simple choice, rather than doing their work or participating in class. Watch this video for some examples of how limiting choices appropriately to just two options can help neuro-diverse kids get past these kinds of struggles. Are you looking for more tips like these?