Autism defined by IDEA
Autism means a
developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal
communication and social interaction, generally evident before age three, that adversely
affects a child's educational performance. Other characteristics often
associated with autism are engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped
movements, resistance to environmental change or change in daily routines, and
unusual responses to sensory experiences.
IDEA Regulations:
Part 300 / A / 300.8 / c / 1 / i
Statistics
CDC Report 2012
from www.austim-society.org
1 in 88 are
diagnosed
1 in 54 boys
Austim
Spectrum includes:
Autistic
Disorder
Rett
syndrome
Childhood disintegrative
disorder
Pervasive developmental
disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS)
Asperger syndrome
Characteristics
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Social Relationships:
o
Difficulty establishing relationships
o
Resist human contact
o
Issues with social interaction
o
Lack of eye contact
o
Uninterested in others
·
Communication
o
Delayed language
o
Struggle to maintain communication (conversations)
§
Poor communication leads to inappropriate behaviors
(screaming, hitting, biting, running)
o
Echolalic speech – repeat what
others say
·
Repetitive Behaviors
·
Interests
o
Narrow range of interests
o
Can spend hours alone exploring 1 thing obessesively
·
Student Stress
o
Tend to get stressed easily
o
Difficultly dealing with stress
o
Get stressed or “set off” by little things
o
Often need rituals to complete tasks
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Teacher Tips
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Create structured/predictable environments
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Establish and display clear procedure for tasks
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Establish and display rules
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Establish consistent pattern for instruction
·
Use visuals (pictures) for displaying rules and
procedures
·
Foster social interactions
o
Teach children with autism to take turns, wait,
complete tasks, be flexible, be quiet…
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Communication
o
Variety of strategies depending on level of ASD
§
Language
§
Sign Language
§
Communication boards
·
Other tips:
o
Social Stories: Brief stories of when certain
behaviors are acceptable and not acceptable
o
Picture Exchange Communication System: display
picture of desired item or task…student responds…no words used
o
Visual Schedules: Pictures that depict daily
routines displayed in classroom and in student notebook
o
Special Education Department: work with SPED to
develop a plan that works with each individual student.
Resources from
Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit
This tool kit is intended to be a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities.
www.autismspeaks.org/school
This tool kit is intended to be a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities.
www.autismspeaks.org/school
Eden Autism Services Free Webinars: Teaching
Students with Autism
This program provides free monthly webinars and "live chats," free lesson plans, and online discussion forums to help teachers connect and collaborate on the best practices for supporting students with autism.
Effective Strategies for Students in Grades PreK-5
Effective Strategies for Students Grades 6-12
This program provides free monthly webinars and "live chats," free lesson plans, and online discussion forums to help teachers connect and collaborate on the best practices for supporting students with autism.
Effective Strategies for Students in Grades PreK-5
Effective Strategies for Students Grades 6-12
How to Set Up A Classroom for Students with Autism
A Manual for Teachers, Para-Professionals and Administrators
www.autismclassroom.com
A Manual for Teachers, Para-Professionals and Administrators
www.autismclassroom.com
Skills®: The Online Autism Solution
Skills® is an online tool for educators of children with autism that provides comprehensive assessment and curriculum, positive behavior support planning for challenging behavior, progress tracking and treatment evaluation all in one place.
www.skillsforautism.com
Skills® is an online tool for educators of children with autism that provides comprehensive assessment and curriculum, positive behavior support planning for challenging behavior, progress tracking and treatment evaluation all in one place.
www.skillsforautism.com
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