What is Autism?
50-70% of those diagnosed with autism also have this as a comorbid diagnoses.
What is ADHD
Interferes with ones ability to interpret inferences, read between the lines
What is autism?
understanding their uniqueness, who they are, not compared to others, identify their own strengths, limitations, gifts, talents
What is self awareness?
This includes receptive and expressive components and is key to social engagement.
What is communication?
Should be individualized to the needs and abilities of each student. Should not be "cookie cutter".
What are IEP goals?
a complex neurological disorder that affects one’s communication and socialization ability
What is Autism
Individuals with autism need direct instruction in this skills because of their inability to understand their environment.
What are social skills?
Thinking about how you think of other people, and how they think about you, even when just standing around without the intention to communicate.
What is perspective?
People have many different ways to express themselves.
What are emotions?
Give an example of a good social skills goal
Answers will vary from audience participation.
Autism is more common in
What is male prevalence in autism?
Areas of learning that can improve with social skill training.
Answers will vary but should include:
What is reading comprehension?
What are abstract math skills?
What are science, history etc.
The heart of social relationships-the struggle is being able to relate to others minds, emotions and needs
What is Human relatedness and humor?
Opportunity for neurotypical students to engage with children with autism.
What is peer modeling?
These types of professional who are highly qualified to diagnosis autism.
What are developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologist?
Exhibit less global-to-local interference, meaning those with autism zero in on small details but miss this piece.
What is the BIG Picture or Gestalt Reasoning
When a person is repeatedly targeted by others.
What is bullying?
Hidden meaning can be an area of weakness that makes it hard to interpret what the speakers intentions are (sarcasm, idioms, hidden curriculum).
What are abstract-inferential difficulties?
Stopping to teach the appropriate response when an unexpected behavior occurs.
What are "teachable" moments?
True or False: Most people with autism are manipulative and lazy.
What is false?
These are aspects of autism
Sensory-can interferes with ability to interact with ones environment
Communication, lack of, difficult initiating or maintaining
Relationship -, what are friendships how to develop them
Problem Solving, impulsivity
Perspective taking, emotional regulation, reading body language,
True or False: Teaching socials skills can help develop cognitive abilities and improve mental health.
What is true?
Auditory skills also require visual skills at the same time
What is listening?
What is CBT?
Name a coping strategy you would teach a student who has autism and social anxiety.
Answers will vary