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Transactions

Interpreting and predicting behaviours can be difficult for children with autism. This can disrupt their ability to adapt their behaviour in certain environments or social situations. For many people, being considerate of others in public or practicing transactional behaviours like waiting in line, paying at a shop, or sharing resources is instinctual. For children with autism, however, these skills can require teaching and regular practice.

Whizkid Games provides a safe and engaging space where children can rehearse transactional behaviours such as turn-taking, exchanging items, waiting, and understanding fairness.

Why this matters

Transaction behaviours are key to everyday social interactions. Practicing them support independent living by increasing participation in community life.

How you can support at home

  • Play together:
    Family activities such as turn-based board games help build patience and transactional awareness
  • Role-play:
    Setting up a pretend shop with toys or snacks can help your child practice what they learned in-game at home.
  • Link to real-world experiences:
    Draw links to phrases and actions they learned in-game to everyday opportunities, like visiting the supermarket.

Eric Goes to the Airport

Eric Goes to the Airport

Players follow Eric as he occupies himself while waiting in line.

  • Normalises and creates a positive association to having patience in social settings
  • Demonstrates behaviour that promotes the consideration of nearby people
  • Emphasises key words that can be used by carers in real-life situations, including “it will be our turn soon” and “good waiting”
A Day at the Market

A Day at the Market

This game practices transaction skills in a variety of shop settings.

  • Implements the giving and receiving of information and simple financial transactions
  • Reduces stress and conflict in real-world scenarios by allowing the child to practice
  • Highlights key greetings that are useful for interacting with a salesperson

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