Autism
Published on Oct 13, 2023
Written and made by Tricia Wonderly
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Autism
What to do?
Top 10 to Include in a Gen Ed Class
- Allow ear plugs for when the classroom get particularly noisy
- Be predictable, change can be difficult for students with autism.
- Be flexible with participation in the classroom
- Be aware of sensory issues (lighting smells, etc.)
- Create a comfortable environment
Autism speaks is a great resource for finding more information for general education teachers, and parents. (https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/autism-classroom-how-general-education-te...)
Above is the autism speaks website for general educators on how they are able to support their students that have ASD. Also linked is an article that talks about why students with autism should be included in the general education classroom. This talks about the challenges that not only students face, but educators as well. (https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/35088/1/Rana%20Chaaya.MTR...)
(https://www.verywellmind.com/things-to-know-about-autism-in-children-521041...)
This source is a great starting point for parents because it discusses in detail what they might be going through. This source provides information on younger children, older children, symptoms to look for, causes, treatment, and tips for parents. It provides positive support that these families need.
(https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/autism/parenting-child-autism)
This resource is helpful to the families of a child with autism because it not only covers the important information about autism, but it also talks about feelings these parents might be experiencing. This source also covers details on autism in adulthood and even in the workforce. It can be very helpful for these families to have a resource like this one to use to connect them to other resources like therapy.
Above is the autism speaks website for general educators on how they are able to support their students that have ASD. Also linked is an article that talks about why students with autism should be included in the general education classroom. This talks about the challenges that not only students face, but educators as well. (https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/bitstream/1807/35088/1/Rana%20Chaaya.MTR...)
(https://www.verywellmind.com/things-to-know-about-autism-in-children-521041...)
This source is a great starting point for parents because it discusses in detail what they might be going through. This source provides information on younger children, older children, symptoms to look for, causes, treatment, and tips for parents. It provides positive support that these families need.
(https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/basics/autism/parenting-child-autism)
This resource is helpful to the families of a child with autism because it not only covers the important information about autism, but it also talks about feelings these parents might be experiencing. This source also covers details on autism in adulthood and even in the workforce. It can be very helpful for these families to have a resource like this one to use to connect them to other resources like therapy.
TOP 10 TO INCLUDE IN A GEN ED CLASS Cont.
- Be aware of sensory issues (lighting smells, etc.)
- Do not consider or communicate alternative forms of participation as a privilege or reserved only for autistic students.
- Communicate with students and parents
- Create a consistent class schedule
- Include sensory or calm down toys/fidgets
