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UNDERSTANDING AUTISM Teaching those with Autism
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What is autism Autistic disorder appears in early childhood Prevents children and adolescents from interacting There is an estimated 1 in every 150 children have autism.
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Signs of Autism Difficulty communicating with others Repetitious behavior Limited range of interests and activities Easily upset over slight change in environment
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Exceptional talent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nIcPTm0dmo With autism an individual sometimes has a field which they are very talented at.
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Teaching strategies Visuals Focus on strong points Keep away distractions Use fixations to incorporate other subjects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbVG8lYEsNs& feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbVG8lYEsNs& feature=related
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Technology in the classroom Computers Ipods Virtual avatars
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Classroom Environment Calm Colors Using space to put a rug Remove fluorescent lights Pictures and Words
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Works Cited Batchelder, Lisa. “Autism in the Classroom.” Brainconnection.com Cheng, Yufang.“Exploring the social competence of students with autism spectrum conditions in a collaborative virtual learning environment.” Ebscohost.com Cihak, David. “The Use of Video Modeling via a Video iPod and a System of Least Prompts to Improve Transitional Behaviors for Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Classroom.” Proquest.umi.com Hembree, Dahloan. “Creating a Calming Classroom for Autistic Children” Associatedcontent.com Leaf, Justin. “The Effectiveness of a Group Teaching Interaction Procedure of Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with a Pervasive Developmental Disorder.” Ebscohost.com Perlstein, David. “Autism Symptoms.” Emedicinehealth.com
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