Neil Said:

Autism paper, need help!?

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There's a whole spectrum of Autism disorders. I'd recommend going to autismspeaks.org. I think you'll need to enter an email address to get an account, but once you do you'll have access to a lot of content, including videos that compare children with ASD and those that don't.

As far as specifically trying to prove something, I don't know. There's been some debate over whether rates of ASD have increased in recent years or if we're just getting better at diagnosing it. That's one area you look into. Another could be discussing what modifications need to be made for teaching students with ASD and why.

Barry Said:

Where can I find credible information on learning difficulties such as adhd, autism & aspergas? For master's

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Hi Ladypax, you can get credible info on "dealing with adhd" and "teaching children with adhd" here:=

http://www.adhdquestionsandanswers.com/D…

To get a pass in academia is very simple - just follow what the lecturer says, for the simple reason that he is going to mark your papers. Even when his demands seems illogical, just remember that your fate is literally in his hands. For university essays, you need to get credible source otherwise your facts will not be on solid grounds but hearsays and personal opinions.

Just my two cents worth of opinion. Good luck. Hope you pass that essay with flying colours, ladypax.

Rebecca Said:

What are 5 strategies for a regular teacher to teach students with Autism?Visually Impaired? Hearing Impaired?

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Hi there! First let me congratulate you on your choice of career. Yes, special education is hard work, often painstakingly slow and emotionally draining but oh so very rewarding when your kids show improvement! This is one area where you can really help make a difference in someone's life and give hope to families that need it so much. Kudos to you :)

And now to answer your question (which I will try to answer with specific reference to ASD kids):

Every child with ASD is very different from one another (thus no two kids are ever the same) although they share core deficits in communication, imagination and social interaction. In addition, much of what they will be able to achieve (and what you can successfully teach them) depends on their own level of cognitive functioning, behavior and language development; in addition the quality of home support, therapy and intervention they have been receiving will also has a great bearing on your planning. As someone has already mentioned, you do need to read their IEPS and get to know what each kid's needs are.

It is difficult to give you relevant advice as we do not know the specific strengths, limitations,special interests and "triggers" ( ie things that they may be averse to) of each child. However, in general, the following strategies have been shown to work for many ASD kids:

1. Behaviour modification - consistent positive reinforcement ( eg praise, tokens, rewards etc) for good effort and behavior; consistent appropriate responses from professionals and parents for negative behaviors ( you need to work with a trained behavior therapist or psychologist on this. Don't try to go it alone here as you could unintentionally reinforce bad behavior and even make things worse). Most importantly, remember that without establishing good behavior in the first place no real learning can ever take place. You need to learn specific strategies to teach these great kids all the things we take for granted like getting the kid's compliance, attention etc. BTW, for the positive reinforcement to work, you need to get a list of activities and things that the kid really likes so that he will work for these rewards. Your kid's parents, school's psychologist or behavior therapist should be able to help you here.

2. Visuals - photos, pictures, diagrams, charts, written words, objects, computers , timetables, work/activity schedules, rules for behavior ( reminders). Visuals work better than just saying the words or giving verbal instructions as these kids often have limited attention and auditory processing problems. Some may have auditory memory problems too. These kids tend to be visual learners as well. In addition, avoid using lengthy and syntactically complicated sentences. Best to use shorter sentences spoken at a slightly slower pace with emphasis on the key words. You should seek more advice on this from your school's Speech & Language Pathologist who should be able to advise you on what each child can and cannot auditorily process in the typically noisier classroom situation.

3. PECS - Picture Exchange Communication System ( this works for the ASD kids who do not have much verbal language). It is also a great way to teach syntax and improve receptive language skills. But do please use it with speech and not in total silence. More info on pictures from Mayer Johnson and dotolearn websites.

4. Social Stories by Carol Gray - these can be in the form of written words, cartoons, simple pictures, etc - depending on the kid's ability.

5. Hanen Programme - there's one that's specially tailored for ASD kids. Check their website

6. RDI - Relationship Development Inventory.

Hope all this helps. All the very best to you! Keep asking questions, observing and reading up. Happy Easter.

Dustin Said:

are you have any strategies for teach autism?

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1. PATIENCE
2. Repetition
3. Routine
4. Talk to them, not at them.
5. Make eye contact.
6. Reward good behavior instead of disciplining bad behavior.
7. Sign language.
8. Learn about Sensory Issues. A good book is The Out of Sync Child. Sensory issues are one of the biggest problems in autstic children.
9. Be consistent.
10. LOVE THEM.

Stacey Said:

I teach children with Autism I want to hear from parents about things that have worked for your child.?

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Please contact me at stangwoman2004@yahoo.ca

Francisco Said:

What teaching aids are there for children with autism to be used in both mainstream and special needs schools?

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This website is a library of information on autism. http://doban-autismarticles.blogspot.com… It has a lot of articles on teaching and working with children with autism in public schools.