What is Autism
In your words: What is the definition of Autism?
a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
If you're classroom is covered with bright posters, lots of toys out and has cluttered materials out, how can you change it to be more inviting for a student with autism?
Take the bright posters off and replace with calming colors/posters
Tuck away toys and organize materials
Dim lightingIf you have a nonverbal student, how can you get them to express what they want and need?
Choice boards
Answers may vary
True
What are the most common characteristics of those with ASD?
Social communication challenges
Restricted, repetitive behaviors
Why is Autism known as a spectrum disorder
There is a wide variety of types and the severity of symptoms
One of your students is having difficulty remembering rules and daily schedules, what strategy can you use to help them succeed? Give reasoning
Visuals and modeling
picture charts
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How can you help strengthen social skills for specific/common events?
Social stories
True or False: Parents who have a child with Autism have a 20%–35% chance of having a second child who is also affected
False, 2%-18%
What kind of sensory problems may children with autism have?
Hyper-sensitivity- Overly stimulated
Hypo-sensitive- under-responsive
What kind of repetitive behaviors may you see?
Repetitive body movements
Difficulty responding to change
Ritualistic behaviors
Promote discussions about feelings and behaviors
Model appropriate social skills
They may have an abnormality in their brain that does not send signals of intrinsic rewards, so getting a tangible reward may be better
True or False: Autism occurs more often in people who have certain genetic or chromosomal conditions?
True