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TimeThe concept of time is very difficult for all children but even more difficult for children with autism.When I taught very young children I could tell them an activity would last about the length of acartoon on television and they knew exactly what I meant. In the book, The Curious Incident of theDog in the Night Time, the main character talks about someone telling him to be quiet. He states, “Ididn’t know how long she wanted me to not talk. Was it for five minutes that I was to be quiet, for therest of the day, or forever? I just didn’t know.”Since children with autism are visual learners a visual timer is an essential classroom tool. Here aresome visual timers available to help children see how much time is left:Time Tracker Visual Timer and Clock by Learning Resources. The Time Tracker's lighted sectionsalert children to time left for completing tasks such as homework, speeches, quiet time, cooking,etc...They can even select a sound effect to play each time an interval passes!http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/10390622/prd/1590249 9/ccsyn/260/ccsid/331747952-23288/adtg/02240541$34.95Time TimerTo set the Personal, Original or Large Time Timer, move the red disc counterclockwise to the desiredtime interval. The disc diminishes as time elapses until no red is visible on the timer face. The disc maybe moved clockwise or counterclockwise without harming the mechanism, however gentle handling willprolong the life of the timer.Time Timers come in three sizes and a CD version to fit almost every application. Whether you areconcerned primarily with time management or with teaching the principle of elapsed time, you will finda Time Timer to meet your need.Available at:http://www.timetimer.com/products.htm$25-$30 depending on size ordered.Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies Riffel -© 2005 - 92 -