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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Tips for teachers. What are the different types of ASD?. Autistic disorder (sometimes referred to as classic autism) Asperger’s disorder (sometimes referred to as Asperger’s syndrome) Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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  1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Tips for teachers

  2. What are the different types of ASD? • Autistic disorder (sometimes referred to as classic autism) • Asperger’s disorder (sometimes referred to as Asperger’s syndrome) • Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) (sometimes referred to as atypical autism) Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

  3. What are Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? Main areas of difficulty: • Impairment in social interaction • Impairment in communication • Restricted and repetitive interests, activities and behaviours Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

  4. How is ASD diagnosed? • an assessment which includes observing and meeting with the individual, their family and service providers • There is no single behaviour that indicates ASD • There are no blood tests that can detect ASD Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

  5. What causes ASD? • ???? • Recent research suggests genetic links • No known cure for ASD. • Early intervention, specialised education and structured support can help develop an individual’s skills. Is there a cure? Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

  6. Sue Larkey: International Author, Autism Spectrum Specialist, Teacher CLICK HERE to open link

  7. Successful Strategies(adapted from Sue Larkey’s, ‘Making it Success’) Organisation • Provide equipment (sharp pencil)/ Limit equipment • Have all books required at table (colour coded/ labelled) • Transition (limit number of moves in classroom) • Get other students to help with organisation • Send notes etc in plastic sleeve Classroom • Schedules • Timetables • Photos (staff/teachers) • Individual instruction Motivation • Use special interests • Give a job • Use sensory • Use schedules to show sequence of activities – provide basic lesson plans to parents Social Skills • Ensure has focus/direction • Social stories (look on internet – Carol Gray great place to start) • Have clear role in group or partner activities • Ensure student is aware of rules before starting any games (i.e. when you play a game, different people win) Visuals • Photos/ Pictures • Visual cues • Black & white line drawings • Great ideas at www.dotolearn.comwww.icontalk.comwww.card.ufl.edu

  8. Tip sheets & Information for teachers:Available from:http://www.suelarkey.com.au/Newsletter_and_Tip_Sheets.php ***10 Essential Tips for Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder ***10 Essential Strategies for Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ***8 Key Strategies for Setting Up for Success + 12 Top Tips for Using Schedules & Timers ***Programming for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Profile for Individual Student Summary Profile of Student diagnosised with an Autism Spectrum Disorder Creating a Successful Social Skills Programme 9 Tips to Facilitate Social Skills Activities Why and How to Use Visuals for children with an Autism or Aspergers Diagnosis Preparing the Classroom for a child with an Autism or Aspergers Diagnosis. Creating Communication Enriched Environment for a child with an Autism or Aspergers Diagnosis Being a Supportive Communication Partner for student with an Autism or Aspergerss Diagnosis Teaching Girls with an diagnosis of Autism or Aspergers Teaching Children Emotions and 10 Ideas to Help Calm SEE A PROBLEM BEHAVIOR? - Here's a solution Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew (by Ellen  Notbolm) Sensory Meltdown v's Behaviour Meltdown - Do you know the difference? The Power of Preventative Breaks  10 Sensory Activities for all Children (& information on Sensory Processing)  Promoting Understanding in the Classroom The Power of Preventative Breaks 11 Tips to Encourage Independence & 12 New Top Tips to Keeping on Task  Links to Other Autism and Asperger Sites Aspect Australia Autism and Aspergers Support Group Tony Attwood Autism and Aspergers ADCET PLUS HEAPS MORE so check it out!! (***highly recommended)

  9. ASD & Sarcasm CLICK HERE to open LINK

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