1. The Autism Center of Sanford April 22, 2010 EEX 4242 Janill Jesni (Janill11@knights.ucf.edu) Debra Orlansky (Dorlansky@knights.ucf.edu) Lexa Hernandez (Lexahernandez@knights.ucf.edu)
2. Our rational… Autism: Ever growing population of students with autism Understanding of the challenges in teaching students with Autism Wanted to provide money for additional resources
3. Florida Autism Center of Sanford The Facility: Opened for about 5 years Branching out: Tallahassee South Florida Class size: Currently 3 students in each class Next year- 10 students per class
4. Fundraiser Holding a bake sale: Held at 3 different locations 1 for each group member Donations were also accepted Raised a total of $140.00
7. Helping Out Personal Demographics: English/Language Arts Education Major Preschool teacher Enjoys reading Types of Activities: Playing board games Assisting with “clean up” Greeting parents
8. Getting Involved Personal Demographics: English/Language Arts Education Enjoy creative writing Manger at Express, LLC Types of Activities: Passing out snacks Organizing cubby’s Sterilizing toys
9. Volunteering Personal Demographics: English/Language Arts Education Work in Dance studio Reads minimum 2 books a week Types of Activities: Cleaning up Engaged in outside activities Helped facilitate games
10. Reflection Change in perception: Thought Autism was easily observable Thought they needed to be “babied” Thought they would lack communicational skills How it has affected our teaching: Constant supervision Over stimulation Colors, noises, new people etc.
