Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
ASD is a developmental disability. It covers a wide range of symptoms and skills, but mainly affects a child’s social and communication skills. It can also impact behavior.
Primary Characteristics
- Disconnect from others
- apparent lack of empathy
- indifferent to human interaction
- Emotional Outburts
- Delayed language Development
- Prone to non verbal communication
- Difficulty understanding figurative expression
- Repetitive Bahaviors
- PICA(eat objects that are not food)
- Sensitivity to external stimuli
Accomodations/Modifications
- quiet corner
- sensory tools
- extra breaks
- playing it by ear
- alternate media
- daily outlines
Resources:
Accommodating Children With Autism Within An Inclusive Setting
https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/134_AutismintheClassroom.pdf
Technology Tools For Students With Autism
http://archive.brookespublishing.com/documents/boser-technology-tools.pdf
Autism Preparation Kit For Teachers
Autism Speaks Family Services School Community Tool Kit
https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/school_community_tool_kit.pdf
A Comprehensive Guide To Finding The Right Toy For Your Child With Special Needs
http://www.redwoodnky.org/assets/redwood/files/$cms$/100/1434.pdf