Kids Zone
Autism
I know My Fire Safety Plan
Children with autism may be less able to help themselves than other children in a fire emergency. It is difficult to predict how a child with autism will behave in a stressful situation. Advance preparation is critical. This fire safety social story – a short, personalized story that breaks down the important points into easy-to-follow steps – is designed to teach children with autism spectrum disorder what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. It can also be helpful for children with other developmental disabilities. Practice your fire safety plan with your children. Then read this story with them. The story is divided into sections. It can be read all at once or a little at a time depending on the requirements of the child.
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| Check out the links below… you will find games and activities that will help sharpen your fire safety skills! | |
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| www.sparky.org | www.stayingalive.ca |
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| www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids | www.statefarm.com/kid_stuff |
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Some important things for you to remember are:
Firefighters may look a little scary when they are in their full firefighting gear. They really want you to know that they want to help you so it is important that you come to them and not hide so that they can help you quickly.
When you see smoke or fire get low and go and when you get out, stay out.
Every home should have a home escape plan. It is important that everyone in the family know what to do and can act quickly. That is why it is important to practise your plan, just like at school so that you can get out quickly if there is a real emergency.
Matches and lighters are tools for adults and not toys. Fire can spread very quickly and it only takes one match to burn down and entire building. Many children have been burned from fire so please do not play with matches or lighters.
This is what you should do if you clothes catch fire. Make sure you drop to the ground immediately, cover your face and roll over and over until you put the fire out. Do not run as more oxygen will get on the fire and it will grow bigger.
Teaching Tip for Parents: Try not to scare your children, but be truthful with children about the dangers of fire and smoke. Show them that you are confident about what you will do in the event of a fire and that you can help to protect them. The most important way to ensure their safety is to install working smoke alarms on every level of your home. |
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