Resource Guide by Shannon McFarlane https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1 Made with an open mind en-us 2020-06-23 01:22:08 UTC 2020-06-23 01:59:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Overview of the Program mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636818269 - Students take part in a variety of courses: Numeracy and Numbers, Language, Art, Physical Fitness, Self Care/Self Help, Culinary, Workplace, Social Skills 

- Throughout the year students take part in various field trips/experiences including: Soup Fest, Chili Fest, Holiday movie outing, Special Olympics bocce ball, bowling and track and field. ]]> 2020-06-23 01:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636818269 What is the S.T.E.P.S. Program? mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636821257 The program is designed to: 
1. explore opportunities and community-based experiences where possible
2. support transition planning for life in the community after high school is completed
3. Individualized programming which is uniquely suited to each student's strengths and needs
4. Assist students with developing functional language and numeracy skills
5. Provide a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment
6. Assist students to develop living and social skills
7. Provide opportunities for integration within the school
8. Help students achieve their full potential
9. Students will achieve a Certificate of Accomplishment upon completion of the S.T.E.P.S. program]]> 2020-06-23 01:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636821257 Few Facts About Students with ASD mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636824910 Each student is unique and requires individualized programming  (assessment, engagement, skill-building, and evaluation)

Communication: Social communication of individuals with ASD is limited by deficits in theory of mind and empathy

Language processing is often literal with students on the autism spectrum, and these students may have differing levels of receptive and expressive language 

Sensory: Students with ASD often have sensitivity to sensory input. When prompted by intense sensory stimuli, students with ASD could be more likely to respond with problematic behaviors to alleviate their distress in some cases. 

Social: Social interactions can be challenging for students with ASD and social skills are an integral part of instructional programming.  

Transitions: Students with ASD often have difficulty transitioning from one task or environment to another. So, developing a plan for transition once graduation has taken place often, takes the form of visual reminders and modeling of upcoming change and transition. 
]]> 2020-06-23 01:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636824910 Strategies For Instruction mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636832364 - differentiated instruction
- small groups
- rotating lessons
- thematic instruction
- different levels of books and materials 
- one-on-one instruction ]]> 2020-06-23 01:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636832364 Managing Behaviour mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636837091 - Teach time management by using timers
- Set expectations and give rewards for good behavior.
- Give the child a sense of control with choices.
- Redirect bad behavior by changing their focus.
- Help the child to de-stress in crowds.
]]> 2020-06-23 01:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636837091 Local Agencies and Resources mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636840357 1. The Summit Centre for Preschool ASD Children
2. John McGivney's Children's Centre
3. Autism Services Inc. of Windsor Essex County
4. Windsor Essex Family Respite Services]]> 2020-06-23 01:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636840357 Useful Books for Parents of Children with ASD mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636841650 - The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a 13-Year Olf Boy with Autism – Naoki Higashida

- Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism – Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D

- Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew – Ellen Notbohm 

- Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s – John Elder Robison
 
- A Full Life with Autism: From Learning to Forming Relationships to Achieving Independence – Chantal Sicile-Kira & Jeremy Sicile-Kira 
 
]]> 2020-06-23 01:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636841650 Useful Book for Siblings of Children with ASD mcfarlanes17 https://padlet.com/mcfarlanes17/97j29n2pifpjlhz1/wish/636843752 - Autism, the Invisible Cord: A Sibling’s Diary – Barbara Cain

-  Autism Through a Sister’s Eye: A Young Girl’s View of her Brother’s Autism – Eve B. Band, Ph.D. and Emily Hecht

- It’s Okay to Be Different – Todd Parr 

- My Brother is Autistic – Jennifer Moore-Mallinos 

- Leah’s Voice – Lori DeMonia 

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