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Autism - Coggle Diagram
Autism
Possible indicators
a triad of impairments
Impairments of flexibility of thought and imagination
Impairments of social interaction
Impairments of social language and communication
sensory dysfunction
hypersensitivity
extreme negative responses to sensory stimuli
hyposensitivity
reduced perception of
sensory stimuli.
Supporting students with autism
General approaches
Daily life therapy - group learning and a physical activity
Applied behavioural analysis – teaching specified skills and managing behaviours
Intensive Interaction - the learner leads and
directs interactions, the teacher responds
SPELL (Structure, Positive, Empathy, Low arousal, Links) - an eclectic approach
TEACCH structured teaching approach – visual and physical
structured environments are used to support students’ focus and learning
Social Stories – helps to develop social skills through
the use of stories
Strategies
use visual aids
use an alternative comminication method such as PECS
Break down tasks into small steps
structure the tasks in a similar way
try to give them their own workstations so that they won't be distracted
prepare the environment:
take care over lignting
keep to pale colours with matt finishes
add soft furnishings, such as cushions and carpeting
Provide opportunities for ‘learning through doing’
physical activities that stimulates vestibular system
Use social stories
encourage them to interact with others