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Understanding Autism

Understanding Autism. Teaching those with Autism. 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. Signs of Autism. Difficulty communicating with others

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Understanding Autism

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  1. Understanding Autism Teaching those with Autism

  2. 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.

  3. Signs of Autism • Difficulty communicating with others • Repetitious behavior • Limited range of interests and activities • Easily upset over slight change in environment

  4. Exceptional talent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nIcPTm0dmo • With autism an individual sometimes has a field which they are very talented at.

  5. 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

  6. Technology in the classroom • Computers • Ipods • Virtual avatars

  7. Classroom Environment • Calm Colors • Using space to put a rug • Remove fluorescent lights • Pictures and Words

  8. 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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