Autism 101 Chapter 2009

Autism 101Chapter 2013Tell me about this student Please !!!!Sue Holmberg, Sherry Kocher and Jodie WyattCorvallis School DistrictAutism ServicesSpecial Education/AutismIf a doctor, lawyer or dentist had 40 people in this office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didnt want to be there or know why they were there. If they were causing trouble and the doctor, lawyer or dentist, without assistance, had to treat them all with professional excellence for nine months, then he/she might have some conception of the educators job. If their nurses or assistants had to drop everything, whenever and wherever needed; had to wipe up messes; create tasks; deal with behaviors; have one more responsibility added to their and still do some worthwhile support teaching, they would get a taste of an assistants job. Video - ASD Some BackgroundWorldwide numbers

4History of ASDThis is another option for an Overview slide.

Why the change in numbers?Different criteria, but world wide all the sameEnvironmental Issues Higher % in certain industriesMedicalFirst studies only looked at 8 year olds?????? Numbers video

What will the audience be able to do after this training is complete? Briefly describe each objective how the audience will benefit from this presentation.6Tony Atwood states:If ASD is a 100 piece puzzle and you have 75 of those pieces and you marry someone with 85 of those pieces, your chances of having a child with at least 80 pieces is good.

Use a section header for each of the topics, so there is a clear transition to the audience.

7Corvallis NumbersThe numbers rose steadily for many years

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No need to show8What is may not be what isThe trick to working with students on the spectrum is to understand what is going on and what is not going onoften we assume things that make sense to us, but not to them.We know that students on the spectrum have difficulty in 4 areas not just the typical eligibility areas, but day to day areasSocial InteractionCommunicationImaginationSensory SensitivityVideoTip of the Iceberg

Tip of the IcebergWhat we see is not always what is going on

What we hear is not always what is going on

I have heard it all before .Others list problems such as lack of empathyNave, inappropriate, one sidedNo ability to form friendshipsPedantic, repetitive speechPoor nonverbal communicationIntense absorption in certain subjectsClumsy and ill coordinated movements

This is what I am ..Lets look at it differently for example in a positive way!! Who would not want these students in your classrooms who areHonestReliableDedicatedDeterminedAttentive to detailHard WorkersNot concerned about the drama/trauma of social relationships

Tyler clip13Honesty doesnt understand why people lie and when asked to lie is very unconvincingSays exactly what he/she thinksWill stick loyally to people which can be a good thing or not

CreativeOften approaches things in different ways in a way that makes sense to them, not necessarily to othersOften devises methods that they get stuck on, that work for them and give the required result, just does not fit with the prescribed wayCan find it hard to distinguish fiction from realityIs often musical, artistic or dramatic, no matter what the cognitive level isSpecial InterestsMay have a topic of special interest that means the world to him/her these interests may change from time to timeHas to find out all he can about his interestMay use his interests to facilitate conversationMay know far more than he needs to about a topic, and yet cant do simple topicsMay get in the way of what is supposed to be done

Give examples of Bill Gates, George Harrison, our kids TS and things he likes, SH and fish, --- The Gifts of Aspergers16Will try to hold hands or touch others in inappropriate ways while he is saying he should not

Will follow others, while he is saying he should not

Will blurt out statements as a way of telling us what he needs

Severely impaired thinker in a social world he does not understandDonna Williams17Routine, routine, routineResponds well to routine sometime why elementary school is harder than middle school and high schoolDoes not like last minute changesDoes not like routine to be changedMay create routine of own to help do not change this unless you have toDont assume they do not need a routine because they are doing wellAttentive to DetailThis can be a blessing and a curse. Often can not get past this attention to detail This can also mean not being able to look at things any way but the way they see it. If you show them a finished product, that is what will stick with them and they will want it to look like this.The detail may also go beyond what you want. Be very clear and ask for clarification. Sometimes when we think we are clear, it is not the least bit clear to these students.Hard WorkingMay not be the hard work we want them to do, but once they get it and buy into it, it is hard to get the student to stop doing the workIf given a daily task most will take it seriously and not want to miss the task, any day, ever!The student may be hard working in one area and not the least bit interested in anotherthis can be misleading and feels like they dont care..in some ways you are right, they dont care, about your needs, just theirs.Social InteractionSocial skills look differentDoes not get the right and wrong of situationsActs without regard for how they impact othersWants to fit in but does not get how to

CommunicationVideo Third rock ( actually Big Bang Theory)AcademicBright in the area of interestCan have difficulty in those areas that are not their strength is that different than other students?Written work is usually very difficult for these students and can make or break a class. The student may develop a bad attitude before they even get to class and then be totally unproductiveThe ideas and thoughts are there, but the ability to put this on paper is notPhysical/SensesFine motor tasks for day to day work difficult yet can be very creative and artisticImpacted by sensory issues we know nothing about these are real and do impact them.it is not an excuse. There are cases when the student may not be feeling the sensory issue, but is concerned about it. This can be as bad as experiencing the sensory issue.This group of students tends to be low tone which can manifest in needing to be all over the desk, sitting in awkward positions and getting fatigued easily.

Sensory Demo24Behavior is CommunicationIf the student is upset, limit verbal cues to specific, short and concrete cues. Do not attempt to engage in conversation with the student until he/she is calm. Limit eye contact when student is upset and dont require it of them.Use their interests to teach them skills that seem difficultAllow a limited number of questions for a particular topic stay consistent with thisChange can be a deal breaker it is very difficult for most of these students.Echos what he hears or sees, but does not process the language or the action wellHas difficulty using words to express needs often uses actions instead

Read at a 4th grade level at 3 years of age, before he talked, but had little comprehension of what he read, could only echo it back this has not changed

PerseverationsWill get stuck on his thought(s) and can not let go of it(them) he can not shut the file/image in his head and will go out of his ways to get what he feels he needs

Will echo what it is that he thinks we want to hear because he can not processthe real meaning

Lets look at these detailsTo understand how to work with these students it is helpful to understand from their point of view.Aspergers Syndrome What Teachers Need to KnowTemple Grandin During my career I have met many brillant.. From The Gifts of Aspergers, pg 114Page 110 Gifts of Aspergers

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Behavior and communicationBehavior is communication! For individuals with ASD, behavior may be the only means by which they have to communicate a need or frustration. Mirenda (2005) stated the individuals with autism will communicate using the most effective and efficient means possible

http://youtu.be/-nXG7MGl_RYNo need to show these30When challenging behaviors occur they are used to control ones environment and serve four purposesTo fulfill a sensory needTo escape the demands of an undesired situation or eventTo gain attentionTo obtain tangible objectThese students have a preference for routines, narrow interests and difficulty with transition. These characteristics should not be confused with behavior. The challenging behaviors occur when the individual is trying to cope with the changes. It is then the individuals lack of communication skills, to tell you what is wrong, that leads to the behaviorWhat can we doLook at what we are doing and correct your actions first -

Explain the exercise; hand out 5 point scales about vacations; review33Things to think aboutAre your instructions clear?Are your sentences short?Are you using sarcasm or idioms?Am I using supplemental visual materials?Am I being as consistent as the rest of the team that works with the student?Do I allow enough time for processing?Am I asking too much information? Are my expectations too low or highDoes the student have friends in class?

A negative behavior in school is something that interferes with educational and social processes:

not attending in classrefusing to workbeing perceived as rudeanything that affects your ability to function in school environmentanything that separates you and makes others have weird thoughts about you

Michelle Garcia WinnerBehavior can be modified in two ways:EXTERNALLY:From others giving feedback (as in reward systems)INTERNALLY:From teaching the student how to change his behavior

Self-awarenessSelf monitoringSelf-control

M. G. WinnerCOGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY:Learn the whys and the hows Internal regulationLearn that behavior is remembered over time

Behavior change is slow

M. G. WinnerCognitive Behavior Therapy:Social Stories (Gray)Comic Strip Conversations (Gray)Incredible 5 Point Scale (Curtis Buron)Social Behavior Mapping (Winner)M. G. Winner

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR MAPPING:

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS VS. UNEXPECTED BEHAVIORSM. G. Winner

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR MAPPING BECAUSE:The rules change with ageSocial rules are sensitive to the context more than the environmentBehavior has an impact on how others feelHow one is treated is in large part based on how they make others feelEach person has an emotional reaction to how they are treated

M. G. Winner

Ideas .Five Point Scale exercise

Individual Five point scales

The Five Point Scale

SupportsVisual supportsLow and High tech communication optionsCalendarsSocial StoriesVisual rulesToken reward systemSchedules

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In summaryStudents who have Autism Spectrum Disorder are truly wonderful, enchanting and a gift to teachers. They can learn, progress and be strong contributors to our society and it is hoped that you will thoroughly enjoy these students, learn from them and assist their learning throughout the educational years. It may not be easy but that is where we come in..please call or send in the referral to us and we will come have a look and see where we can help.VideoThis could make

me lose control !!!!This could make me madThis could make me really nervous

This might make me UncomfortableI can handle this, noBig deal