This document provides information and strategies for general education teachers to support students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their classrooms. It defines ASD and common characteristics like difficulties with social interaction and communication and engaging in repetitive behaviors. The main differences between autism and Asperger's are outlined. Suggested supports include providing structure with visual schedules and timers, addressing sensory issues through seating arrangements and lighting, and using social stories to teach social concepts.
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Understanding Autism and Positive Behaviour Support (focus on Tuberous Sclero...atss
Presentation by ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia) staff Tom Tutton and Natalie Willis at the 2007 ATSS conference: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: From Pathway to Therapy.
A power point presentation on Autism Spectrum disorders I created in collaboration with a team of three other graduate students at the University of Dayton.
Overview of the importance of early intervention for children with autism. Discusses some common signs of autism and research based treatment options such as applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Complex developmental disability in infancy and early childhood, sign and symptom, its treatment via therapist approaches across the child's daily life
It is vitally important for anyone who wants to work with children with Autism be aware of how ‘Autism’ is for their clients. The ‘Autism’ world can feel like a literal sensory minefield for those who have this condition and this can mean that day to day living can be confronting, frustrating and difficult. The consultant’s role is to make life more manageable and provide strategies that will assist clients who are on the Autism Spectrum to negotiate day to day living, as well as providing the best training for them to reach their potential.
This slide gives you an introduction to Autism Awareness,
A wealth of experience, research and knowledge has gone into developing this Autism Certification Course to provide you with the skills, training and strategies that can be used in the field, working with children and families who live with Autism.
A power point presentation on Autism Spectrum disorders I created in collaboration with a team of three other graduate students at the University of Dayton.
Overview of the importance of early intervention for children with autism. Discusses some common signs of autism and research based treatment options such as applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Complex developmental disability in infancy and early childhood, sign and symptom, its treatment via therapist approaches across the child's daily life
It is vitally important for anyone who wants to work with children with Autism be aware of how ‘Autism’ is for their clients. The ‘Autism’ world can feel like a literal sensory minefield for those who have this condition and this can mean that day to day living can be confronting, frustrating and difficult. The consultant’s role is to make life more manageable and provide strategies that will assist clients who are on the Autism Spectrum to negotiate day to day living, as well as providing the best training for them to reach their potential.
This slide gives you an introduction to Autism Awareness,
A wealth of experience, research and knowledge has gone into developing this Autism Certification Course to provide you with the skills, training and strategies that can be used in the field, working with children and families who live with Autism.
Autism
1. Umbrella Category for Autism:
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is an umbrella term for disorders characterized by impairments in reciprocal social interaction skills and communication skills.
PDD includes:
● Autistic Disorder* and Asperger’s Syndrome (very similar disorders, and some consider them variations of the same disorder)
● Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
● Rett’s Disorder
● Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS)
*of all the disorders under PDD, Autism is the most severe.
Definition of Autism:
-Developmental disability
-Affecting verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction and imaginative creativity.
-Evident before age three
-Referred to as a spectrum disorder ranging from mild to major in severity.
In laymen terms this means that Autism is a disorder that affects a child’s communication with the outside world. These children with autism seem locked inside of themselves, unable to communicate with loved ones through speech or gestures or even eye contact. The world is so overwhelming that sometimes they seek to solace in a repetitive action of some kind like rubbing their cheek, spinning around, shouting or any other number of repetitive actions. This is call “stimming” or “self-stimulation”.
Definition of Asperger’s Disorder:
-Affects how a child communicates with the outside world.
- Symptoms are less severe than general Autism. Many of the same characteristics of Autism, however are able to interact more easily as their language skills are less effected.
-Greater trouble rooted in social relations, because they cannot interpret social signals and cues that are non-literal.
-Have a higher cognitive development and more typical communication skills.
-Have an above average intelligence.
2. How Common; Causes; & Characteristics
How Common:
-Autism is a low incidence disability: 1 in 2000 children
-When including the full spectrum, PDD is estimated to occur 1 in 300-500 individuals
-Four times more prevalent in in boys than girls.
-Knows no racial, ethical, or social boundaries.
Causes:
No single significant cause of autism has been found. Some research has hinted to the involvement of:
-Organic Factors such as:
a) Brain damage
b) Genetic links
c) Complications during pregnancy
-A Biological Basis
-Some evidence that genetics may play a role.
Note: Children born with rubella and those classified as having fragile X syndrome are more likely to develop autism
Characteristics
Autism Asperger’s Syndrome
□ Auditory-based sensory impairments
□ Avoid eye contact
□ Significant verbal and non-verbal impairments in communication
□ May show anxiety
□ Have problems relating to to other individuals
□ Difficulties in social relations
□ Need consistency and resist change
□ Sensitive to light, sound, touch or other sensory information.
□ Difficulties with abstract reasoning
□ Inappropriate attachment to objects
□ Unable to pay attention to others and their interests
□ Unable to understand gestures, facial expressions, and body language
□ Unable to understand variations in cadence and tone of voice
□ May have repetitive speech or echo things they have just heard
□ Take the literally interpretation of word, and are unable to understand figurative language
□ Hand-flapping, toe-walking, spinning, rocking, or other repetitive actions
□ Unusual response to sensory stimulation
□ May excel at visual or spatial tasks and are fascinated by movement or moving objects.
□ Self-injurious behaviours
□ Difficulty in expressing needs; may use gestures instead of words
□ May prefer to be alone
□ Average intelligence □ Not very adaptable
□ May be inattentive
□ Repetitive and restrictive behaviour patterns
□ May have difficulty conducting a conversation
□ Appear to be insensitive to others,
□ Correct others often
□ May say inappropriate or insulting
Storytimes for Children on the Austism SpectrumBeth Crist
Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to create sensory storytimes for young children on the autism spectrum. Also this is a great webinar for any library wishing to make all storytimes more inclusive for all children.
This is a great resource for parents of young children with autism spectrum disorders. It is intended to be completed by parents about their children and shared with the child’s teacher, babysitter, therapist, etc.
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2. What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a general term which encompasses the
following:
• Autism
• Asperger’s Syndrome
• Rett Syndrome
• Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-
NOS)
Facts:
1 in 88 people are diagnosed with ASD.
1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls.
3. What are typical characteristics of students with
ASD?
• Difficulty with social interaction
• Examples: Little or no eye contact and difficulty initiating play
• Challenge with communication
Examples: Delayed speech development and tendency for one-
sided conversation
• Engages in repetitive behavior
Examples: Hand flapping and pacing
4. The majority of students that General Education Teachers tend to have
have either autism or Asperger’s. What are the main differences?
Autism Asperger’s
Severe problem with No significant language
language delays
Significant learning Less significant learning
disabilities disabilities
5. How can you best support your student with ASD?
Congratulations!
Since students with autism thrive on
routine, structure, and visual supports, you are most
likely implementing many successful strategies in
your classroom. Let’s take a look at different
examples of the various supports available.
6. Seating
• Seat your student away from noisy parts of the classroom
such as pencil sharpener, water fountain, hallway door.
Students with autism have sensory processing issues and a
noise we consider “normal” noise can be far too loud for
them.
• If you have a paraprofessional working with your
student, you should seat the child at the end of the row or
group. This way your para can easily assist the student as
needed.
• Seat your child next to a helpful student.
• Use a tactile cushion! These support sensory
awareness, promote balance, and can help your student
focus.
(Ask your District’s Occupational Therapist if you can
borrow one.)
7. Visual Support
Keep rules simple and clear. Use photographs with your students modeling the
rule. Using pictures of themselves gives children a sense of ownership.
8. Visual Support
• Students with autism have difficulty transitioning from one activity to
another. Having a schedule that is posted in class helps them know
what to expect next. Their personal schedule has the same activities
as the class schedule but is one they can keep at their desk. By
having the schedule at their desk as well, it limits disruption because
they are not having to constantly “check” the class schedule
throughout the day.
Class Schedule Example
9. • Use a Visual Timer: Time is an abstract concept
that can be difficult for your student with autism to
understand. Using a timer gives students a visual
of how much time is left before a transition.
10. Personal schedules can be made into a formal list with icons, divided into
a.m./p.m. assignments, or “To Do”/ “Done” board. These can be made out
of index cards, regular copy paper, magnetic board with magnets, and any
other way that works best for your student.
11. Minimizing Sensory Processing Issues
As mentioned earlier, many children with autism have sensory
processing issues. This puts all of their senses on high-alert
with sensitivity to noises, smells, bright lights, and lots of
classroom stimulation. When setting up your classroom
minimize distractions.
• Avoid using room fragrances such as Glade Plug-ins, etc.
• Keep your classroom decorated simply.
12. • Classroom lighting needs to be taken into consideration.
Take advantage of natural light as much as possible and
Keep lights as soft as possible. This is not an
turn the bright, overhead lights halfway or completely off
easy task with our bright, florescent lights but
when possible. Table lamp lighting helps provide
it is possible. Select times of the day when
enough light without the harsh flourescences that we
there is enough natural light and the overhead
have become accustomed to in our classes.
lights can be turned halfway off.
• Provide headphones when a child is over-stimulated
• Give your student advanced notice if there
from the classroom activity and/or use during lunch in
will be a drill and provide headphones if
the cafeteria. Give advance notice when there will be a
they are sensitive to noise. They can use
fire drill in order to prepare your student as well as to
these headphones during work time,
provide headphones. These work well for ASD students
cafeteria, etc.
as well as your General Education students.
13. Social Stories
A Social Story can be a written or visual guide describing various social
interactions, situations, behaviors, skills or concepts and were
introduced and described by Gray and Garand (1993).
These stories help teach specific concepts in kid-friendly
language.
14. Here is to a wonderful school year head!
For more information visit:
www.autismspeaks.org
www.modelmekids.com
www.templegrandin.com
