Teaching Students with Special Needs-Autism

Characteristics of Autism

100

What does ASD stand for?

Autism Spectrum Disorder

200

True or False... There is only one type of Autism.

False

300

What is Autism?

A.Challenges with social skills

B.Challenges with communication

C.Restrictive or repetitive behaviors

D. All of the above

D

400

What are two environmental factors of Autism?

Advanced Parental Age

• Prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides
• Maternal obesity, diabetes or immune system disorders
• Extreme prematurity or very low birth weight
• Birth complications leading to periods of oxygen deprivation to the baby’s brain

500

What causes Autism?

Combination of Genetic Factors and Environmental Factors

Secondary Education With Autism

100

What is one challenge of students with Autism in middle and high school?

Changing of the classes

200

True of False?

When teaching secondary students with autism it is important to have a plan with a paraprofessional?

True

300

When a student is in a ____ stage, they are recovering from a Meltdown.

Recovery

400

When a student looses control, typically getting physical this is a ___ stage?

Meltdown

500

What is it called when a student becomes agitated anxious or frustrated?

Rumbling

Autism Facts

100

One in ___ children have Autism

36

200

One in ___ adults have Autism

45

300

Are boys or girls more likely to get Autism?

Boys are four times more likely to get Autism

400

Is there a cure to Autism?

Not at this time but early detection can benefit their skills later in life.

500

On average Autism is diagnosed at age___?

5

What to do if?

100

A student is flustered and not understanding directions

Be patient

200

Student is trying to get your attention via bad behavior.

It can help to ignore the disruptive behavior at times

300

You become overwhelmed with your student as an educator.

Take a break

400

Students with Autism have a hard time showing their feelings, as educators we should... 

Show our feelings like love joy excitement, keep them positive.

500

Student becomes aggressive?

Have an exit plan to a safe place for you and the student

Five essential support strategies

100

What is Priming?

Exposing the student to the material before the rest of the class.

200

What is Academic Modification?

Customizing the assignment to the student

300

What is Home Base?

Having a safe space to go to when the student needs a get away.

400

What are examples of Visual Supports?

Having things to touch, feel and move to incorporate into each lesson.

500

What type of reinforcement is best for students with Autism?

Definitely positive reinforcement