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Most Importantly, please don't forget

-We need to use person first language

-A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder is not defined by that.

-The correct way to say it is, "The person with Autism", not, "The Autistic kid/student/person."

Reinforcers

Sources:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/visual-tools

http://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/reinforcement-inventories

http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/General_Strategies.pdf

Picture Exchange Communication System

(PECS)

What is Autism?

- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.

-These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.

Source: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Focus assignments around the area of their needs

-Create and accommodate assignments that are around the student's area of need.

- Make sure that the assignment has a clear beginning and end. (Start-Stop)

-Make sure student is aware of expectations

Visuals

How can we help?

Visual Schedule example

Some students with Autism may benefit from the use of:

-Focus assignments around the area of their needs

-Visuals

-Reinforcers

- Creating a visual schedule is an easy and effective way to create clear expectations

-First ----> Then schedule

-Time timer

-Picture Exchange Communication Systems

Source: http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/General_Strategies.pdf

First ----> Then

Time Timer

Characteristics of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Middle School

SPD 632

By: Antonio Hernandez

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