+ Practical Strategies on Managing Children, in Mainstream Pre- schools, with High Probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder Mohamad Shaifudin Bin Md Yusof Nadia Natasha Bte Md Rasid

+ Topics Understanding characteristics and learning styles of children with high probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Challenges faced by teachers and children in the mainstream classroom Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD Determining efficacy of classroom strategies

+ Objectives Participants will be able to: reflect and share challenges faced in managing children, with high probability of ASD, in group settings; develop relevant classroom strategies to address the learning and behaviour needs of children with high probability of ASD during large group and individualised teaching time; and discuss factors influencing successful implementation of classroom management

+ Individuals with high probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Display characteristics of Autistic Learning and Behaviour (Chia, Kee & Shaifudin, 2010) Does not have a known clinical diagnosis Requires support in a learning environment

+ Structuralist CCAS model of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Chia, 2008b)

+ Characteristics and profile of children with high probability of ASD (Chia, Kee & Shaifudin, 2010). Cognitive Behavioural Traits Thinking, and Learning Conative Behavioural Traits Self –will Affective Behavioural Traits self-esteem Feelings Sensory Behavioural Traits

+ The Visualizer The Verbalizer Characteristics and learning styles of children with high probability of ASD.

+ Challenges faced by teachers and children in the mainstream classroom (Discussion – 10 mins) Are teachers able to manage behaviour and overcome the challenges? Why? Knowledge Skills Support

+ Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD Instructional Content General Classroom Strategies Physical Environment

+ Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD

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+ Determining efficacy of classroom strategies (Discussion – 10 mins ) How do we determine a strategy is effective? What are factors that promote/affect success of effective classroom strategies ?

+ Reflections and learning points.

+ References Chia, N.K.H. (2008b). Autistic savant: A need to re-define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Paper No.1). In Pok, D. (Ed.), Special educational needs series (pp. 1-17). Singapore: Cobee Publishing House. Chia, K.H.N, Nam, K.K.N & Shaifudin, M.M.Y (2010). Identifying and Profiling Autistic learning and Behavioural Difficulties in Children. In. Autism A Practical Tips on Teaching Children with Mild/Moderate Autism in Mainstream Schools: Paper 1. Cobee Publishing House: Singapore.