ASD in the Classroom PD Session 2

Catch up notes from session 1




Medical V Social Challenges V Barriers What is needed is more of a help focus.
Transition and change Students don't cope well with changing, unpredictable circumstances. How can I build structure and routine in the classroom? The more information from feeder schools the better and as quickly as possible so plans can be put in place.
Students are generally visual learners - can instructions be written and visual for them to refer to after the teacher has finished speaking?
Students not engaging or making eye contact does not mean the are not getting anything from he lesson. Communication looks different for every student with ASD.
Sequential instructions. Use first ....then to give them a flow to follow. Try to let them access communication in other ways.
Interaction with peers is a struggle and they end up being ostracised and thought of as strange in the class.
They have problems with executive functioning - planning and details etc. They have problems with fine motor skills. Slow processing skills.
Can the students interests be incorporated into the work rather than shutting them down? Focus on the student's strengths.
The student cognitive abilities are all very different. Give them limited choices. Students struggle to start or stop activities so try really hard not to interrupt them while they are working. Don't give them any activities that require multi tasking.