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Basic Autism Skills Training

Basic Autism Skills Training. Courtney and Allyson Stockton. Developed in Conjunction With the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Students with Autism usually do better in class with…. Routines Structure Boundaries Consistency Clear consequences

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Basic Autism Skills Training

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  1. Basic Autism Skills Training Courtney and Allyson Stockton Developed in Conjunction With the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

  2. Students with Autism usually do better in class with… • Routines • Structure • Boundaries • Consistency • Clear consequences • Class-wide positive behavior management system • Rewards • Points • Tokens • The same system at home • A calm, de-escalating tone of voice

  3. Teach tolerance to the rest of the class 1. Start the discussion when the student is out of the room 2. Describe target student’s disability A.Strengths B.Areas of need C. Behaviors they will see 3. Use an example like wearing glasses -Fair does not mean equal 4. Determine specific behaviors classmates will engage in to show acceptance of the student A.Choosing student as a partner B.Show student where to start working C. Explain what the assignment is D.Help get materials E.Walk with student to different areas in class and on campus 5. Teach classmates to encourage each other, nicely -Offer rewards?

  4. Teach social skills 1.Role play different interactions the student may encounter 2.Use social stories 3.How to initiate conversations 4.Keeping conversations going 5.Knowing when to end a conversation 6.Social cues 7.Use peer models or buddies

  5. Classroom Techniques 1.Frequent breaks 2. Allow for constant movement 3.Allow more movement around classroom 4.Cool down area/Hiding spot 5.Flexible assignments 6.Flexible expectations 7.Student choice in the order of assignment completion 8.‘On the fly’ accommodations 9.Multiple repetitions and clarifications 10. Multi-modality instruction 11.Individual behavior system

  6. A Few Things to Keep in Mind • Many students with Autism excel in some, or all, academic subjects • Prepare to expand depth and complexity of lessons • Be prepared to accommodate

  7. Materials to Consider 1. Sensory vest/weighted vest 2. Sensory toys 3. Elastic bands across desk legs 4. Velcro vest 5. Fabric swatches on arms and/or legs 6. Chewable pencil toppers 7. Pencil grips 8. Slant board 9. ‘Sit-n-Move’ seat cushion 10. Headphones -Sound blocking -Music/Stories 11. Colored overlays

  8. References • Bing Images. “Build Website Checklist” (Picture Slide 2). Retrieved from http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5063299282633599&pid=1.7&w=210&h=179&c=7&rs=1 6/23/2013 • Bing Images. “Materials” (Picture Slide 7). http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4730267569424669&pid=1.9&w=300&h=300&p=0 6/22/2013 • Bing Images. “Sharing” (Picture Slide 4). Retrieved from http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4940175487730371&pid=1.9&w=300&h=300&p=0 6/23/2013 • Bing Images. “Social Skills Cycle” (Picture Slide 4). Retrieved from http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/uploads/VMC/TreatmentImages/2316_socialskills_diagram_250.jpg 6/23/2013. • Bing Images. “Speaking Calmly” (Picture Slide 2). Retrieved from http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5044470160624025&pid=1.7&w=174&h=176&c=7&rs=1 6/23/2013 • Bing Images. “Tolerance” (Picture Slide 3). Retrieved from http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4523494957646506&pid=1.9&w=300&h=300&p=0 6/22/2013

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