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ASD guide for teachers - Coggle Diagram
ASD guide for teachers
Sensory
Identify sensory profile
Conduct sensory audit to meet the students needs
Allow for stimming, fidgeting as it will help put the student at ease.
Anticipate problems and plan for coping strategies
Unique to every student
Can affect any of the senses, not just sound and sight!
Social skills
Foster an inclusive learning environment
Set out clear behavioural expectations for all students
Place the student with supportive and motivated peers
Be aware when grouping, account for personalities and place the students in groups of different skill levels
Use UDL to allow for multiple means of expression
Behaviour
Identify and reward good behaviour
Be aware of behavioural triggers
Allow cooling off time
Direct focus from bad behaviour, focus on positives
Link the reward to special interests, develop engagement
Communication skills
Keep instructions clear and explicit
Use accessible language
Be cognizant of literal interpretations, avoid sarcasm
Avoid metaphors, similes
Use visual aids to supplement language
Allow time to process questions (10 seconds)
Support your communitaction
Adhere to UDL guidelines and principles
Use technology to support students
Add alt text, videos, podcasts and mind maps to supplement learning
Class support
Include special interests in content and lessons to motivate
Make students aware of changes in routine, rehearse changes
Develop a concrete and consistent class structure
Use SPELL framework when developing lessons
Make tasks concrete and achievable
Use SMART targets when assigning tasks