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Information about Autism screening
https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-autism?utm_campaign=sesamestreet&utm_content=screeningdiagnosisnav&utm_medium=website&utm_source=autismspeaks.org
Video on behavior
https://www.aane.org/child-behave-like-practical-strategies-parents-kids-autism-spectrum/
Fostering positive behavior in children/teens with AS
https://www.aane.org/fewer-meltdowns-practical-strategies-fostering-positive-behavior-children-teens/

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Remarkable focus and persistence
Aptitude for recognizing patterns
Attention to detail

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
https://aspennj.org/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder
What is Asperger's?
https://www.autismspeaks.org/types-autism-what-asperger-syndrome
Autism facts and figures
https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-facts-and-figures
The differences between Asperger's and ADHD
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325483.php

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AS is a developmental disorder that is part of Autism Spectrum Disorder. AS is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.
Also includes repetitive and sometimes intense interests and behaviors.

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9. Create a safe space for the student to go 

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9. Create a safe space for the student to go 

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Kiddos with AS can get over stimulated and it is important to supply them with a safe space to go to calm down.

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8. Have open communication and talk everyday

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8. Have open communication and talk everyday

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Take the time to talk with the student on what is or is not working for them.

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This will help the student develop their decision-making strategies!

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Instead of having the students pick partners, it may help to pick for them to make sure the student with AS does not get left out

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5. Speak with other students to make them aware that everyone has their struggles, their classmate with AS just has different struggles

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5. Speak with other students to make them aware that everyone has their struggles, their classmate with AS just has different struggles

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Give students the information that they need to make kind decisions, and if possible pair up the student with an empathetic student to be buddies.

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Using concrete and explicit language can help a child with AS understand what you mean. Many children with AS have a hard time understanding the perceptions of others.

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3. Develop a schedule to help them keep track of homework 

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3. Develop a schedule to help them keep track of homework 

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Students with AS may struggle with organization. It is important to keep that in mind and potentially help them remember to get their homework into their backpacks.

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2. Do not assume that no eye contact means they are not focused 

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2. Do not assume that no eye contact means they are not focused 

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Children with AS might actually have to break their concentration in order to make eye contact with you.

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1. Keep the routine in the classroom clear and consistent

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1. Keep the routine in the classroom clear and consistent

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Give a child with AS guidance during unstructured time and give them advanced notice when things will change.

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Understanding a student with Asperger's

http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/Article.aspx?j=25

Tips for teaching high functioning autism
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/Tips-for-Teaching-High-Functioning-People-with-Autism
More tips!
https://www.educationcorner.com/teaching-students-with-aspergers-syndrome.html