CHILD GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING* 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2
Understanding AutismYour Role as an Educator
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The children in your care will be spending a significant amount of time with you. You will want this time to go as smoothly as possible for all of your students so that optimum learning can occur.
The following are some helpful instructional strategies for those on the autism spectrum that you can incorporate into your classroom. |
Keep language simple
Giving students direct, clear instructions can be helpful, as they can struggle with sequence. Try and keep directions short, ideally no longer than 2 or 3 steps. Use symbols or pictures
Those with autism are most likely visual learners. Using pictures is how we can communicate with them. Visuals such as daily schedules can be done through pictures to help them better understand and be more independent throughout their day. Give them time
Children with autism may need more time to process and respond to what you are saying. Slow down and give them as much time as they need to complete tasks. |
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