Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder The Individuals with Disabilities Act identifies Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability which affects verbal and non-verbal communication as well as social interaction which affects a child’s education (Section 300.8 Child with a Disability, para. 8).

Other characteristics displayed by children with ASD are engagement in repetitive behavior such as tapping or hand movements, resistance to routine and schedules, various responses or sensitivity to sensory input, difficulty with social interaction (Section 300.8 Child with a Disability, para. 8).

For children with autism, we must ensure that our lessons are intriguing for the students because they often do not engage in activities simply to please others (Frost & Bondy, 2002). We must also make sure that the lesson is directly transferrable to daily life and contributing to the child’s development towards becoming an independently living adult (Frost & Bondy, 2002). For many children with autism, especially when trying to motivate towards something new, heavy reinforcement is necessary, and the reward should be chosen by the student (Frost & Bondy, 2002).

Manipulatives: These are especially important for our students with autism, as abstract thinking can be difficult for them. Having access to concrete materials can make instruction much more relevant and meaningful for many of our students on the spectrum. - Base ten blocks, real money, number lines - For many children with autism, especially non-verbal students, using technology in education is quickly becoming an effective way to engage the students with autism. There are many Ipad/Ipod applications that are fantastic for students who may struggle with social interaction or fine motor skills that would prevent them from being successful with paper and pencil

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Frost, L. & Bondy, A. (2002). The picture exchange communication system. Neward, DE: Pyramid Educational Products.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Program. (2004). IDEA 2004 Sec. 008.Child with a disability. Retrieved from http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cregs%2C300%2CA%2C300%252E8%2C