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Understanding the Learning needs of Children with ASDs. Dr. Rita Jordan School of Education, University of Birmingham 2003. Definition. ‘triad of impairments’ social & emotional understanding all aspects of communication regardless of language level
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Understanding the Learning needs of Children with ASDs Dr. Rita Jordan School of Education, University of Birmingham 2003
Definition • ‘triad of impairments’ • social & emotional understanding • all aspects of communication regardless of language level • lack of flexibility in thinking & behaviour • additional difficulties
Psychological Functioning • perception • attention • socialisation • self awareness • concept development
Psychological Functioning cont. • feelings and emotions • memory • flexibility and self control • communication and language
Conclusion • need to show empathy • recognise uniqueness and difficulties • adapt environment and teaching • help them develop and adapt • tennis analogy