UNDERSTANDING AUTISMTeaching those with Autism
What is autism
Autistic disorder appears in early childhood
Prevents children and adolescents from interacting
There is an estimated 1 in every 150 children have autism.
Signs of Autism
Difficulty communicating with others Repetitious behavior Limited range of interests and activities Easily upset over slight change in
environment
Exceptional talent
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nIcPTm0dmo
With autism an individual sometimes has a field which they are very talented at.
Teaching strategies
Visuals Focus on strong points Keep away distractions Use fixations to incorporate other
subjects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbVG
8lYEsNs&feature=related
Technology in the classroom
Computers Ipods Virtual avatars
Classroom Environment
Calm Colors Using space to put a rug Remove fluorescent lights Pictures and Words
Works Cited
Batchelder, Lisa. “Autism in the Classroom.” Brainconnection.com
Cheng, Yufang.“Exploring the social competence of students with autism spectrum conditions in a collaborative virtual learning environment.” Ebscohost.com
Cihak, David. “The Use of Video Modeling via a Video iPod and a System of Least Prompts to Improve Transitional Behaviors for Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Classroom.” Proquest.umi.com
Hembree, Dahloan. “Creating a Calming Classroom for Autistic Children” Associatedcontent.com
Leaf, Justin. “The Effectiveness of a Group Teaching Interaction Procedure of Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.” Ebscohost.com
Perlstein, David. “Autism Symptoms.” Emedicinehealth.com
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