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A student showing signs of Autism Eljean Drotskie, References: Autism…
A student showing signs of Autism
Eljean Drotskie
1. Identification
Common signs of autism
("Autism Spectrum Disorder - VCU Autism Center for Excellence", 2021)
Impairment in social communication and interaction.
Presence of restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior.
Deficits in reciprocity
Deficits in nonverbal communication
Difficulty developing peer relationships
Preoccupation with objects or topics of interest
Inflexibility
Repetitive movements or speech
Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory stimulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INA3ODlDLBA
2. Observation
Teacher to monitor and track behaviour, academic performance and look for more nuanced cues
Does behaviour / academic improve?
YES
NO
3. Meeting with school management
Discuss
With Autistic Spectrum Disorder every case is unique
Assistive Technology
Low-tech
assistive technology includes anything that needs no electricity
Sensory balls
A variety of visuals / picture boards
Visual schedules
Pencil grips and different writing tools
Adapted paper
Mid-tech
assistive technology is simple enough to be relatively inexpensive and easy to operate.
Battery-operated sensory toy
Visual timers
social skills videos
High-tech
assistive technology is digital technology and can include anything from augmentative communication technology for non-verbal people to robots built to increase social skills in children on the spectrum.
Augmentative communication technology
Robots built to increase social skills
Game-based learning environments for social skill training
Differentiated instruction
4.Teacher implements/continues differentiated instruction and assistive technology
Ongoing obeservation
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Are there any improvements from using differentiated instruction and assistive technology?
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Demonstrate/model/act out instructions; use hand signals.
Complete the first examples with students.
Repeat instructions after allowing 10 seconds for processing time; speak slowly and clearly, modify tone and pace.
Put instructions in the same place always.
Simplify; analyze tasks and break them into small steps.
Provide extra time and resources.
Team teach.
Involve students in presentations.
References: Autism Spectrum Disorder - VCU Autism Center for Excellence. Vcuautismcenter.org. (2021). Retrieved 11 October 2021, from
https://vcuautismcenter.org/resources/ASD.cfm
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Some Ideas for Instructing Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders — Icebergs and Glaciers — Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears. Beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu. (2021). Retrieved 12 October 2021, from
https://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/issue/icebergs-and-glaciers/some-ideas-for-instructing-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorders
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Overview of Assistive Technology for Autism. Verywell Health. (2021). Retrieved 12 October 2021, from
https://www.verywellhealth.com/assistive-technology-for-autism-5076159
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Special Education Referral Process - Project IDEAL. Project IDEAL. (2021). Retrieved 12 October 2021, from
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/special-education-referral-process/
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