Storytimes and Autism by Callan Van Ingen https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn Storyboard on how storytimes and read alouds successfully done with students with autism en-us 2019-10-24 16:56:43 UTC 2025-10-21 18:43:47 UTC hello@padlet.com Over- or under-sensitivity to sensory stimulation cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636716 2019-10-25 15:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636716 Communication and social interaction = challenging cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636759 2019-10-25 15:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636759 Difficulty reading social clues cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636803 2019-10-25 15:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636803 Can exhibit repetitive, restrictive behaviors cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636843 2019-10-25 15:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636843 Difficulties with organizing, sequencing and prioritizing cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636877 2019-10-25 15:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402636877 CDC stat: 1 in 59 students is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637438 2019-10-25 15:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637438 Intense responses to overwhelming situations cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637559 2019-10-25 15:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637559 Autism is a spectrum cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637731 2019-10-25 15:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637731 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637777 Rett’s Disorder]]> 2019-10-25 15:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637777 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637857 Asperger’s Disorder]]> 2019-10-25 15:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637857 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637919 Pervasive Developmental Delay]]> 2019-10-25 15:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637919 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637986 Autistic Disorder ]]> 2019-10-25 15:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402637986 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638060 Disintegrative Disorder]]> 2019-10-25 15:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638060 How are storytelling and read-alouds successfully done with students with autism? cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638226 2019-10-25 15:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638226 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638301 Sensory storytimes]]> 2019-10-25 15:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638301 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638381 Physical adjustments to building or storytelling room ]]> 2019-10-25 15:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638381 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638439 Assistive technology ]]> 2019-10-25 15:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638439 There are various different types of autism that one could encounter in the classroom or library cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638844 2019-10-25 15:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402638844 That doesn’t necessarily include kids who may exhibit some ASD behaviors, so these adjustments to storytimes can be helpful in “mainstream” storytimes as well. cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402639043 2019-10-25 15:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402639043 It’s not so much the labels or names that one should be concerned about, it is the behavior and the unique challenges in learning and literacy that our lessons and use of tech will have to adapt. cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402640096 2019-10-25 15:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402640096 These can each affect how autistic students take in and learn from storytelling and read-alouds cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402640685 2019-10-25 15:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402640685 Include sensory materials cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641027 2019-10-25 15:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641027 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641112 This might be stretchy bands, fidget spinners, scarves, or things more connected to the book that are more thematically appropriate ]]> 2019-10-25 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641112 Provide an interactive element cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641185 2019-10-25 15:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641185 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641325 Touching a puppet, play pretending with stuffed toys, using soft musical instruments. Read books with flaps, books with a song that accompanies the story, use flannel boards to help the children comprehend and engage with the story. BUT don’t push it. If they’re not interested, you don’t have to force it. ]]> 2019-10-25 16:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641325 Picture exchange communication system cards (PECS) cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641500 2019-10-25 16:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641500 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641598 This is a system designed to help children with autism in that they learn to use pictures to express their desires, since their speaking might be limited. At more advanced stages, they will be able to string the pictures together to make more complex statements. ]]> 2019-10-25 16:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641598 Do not rely on the pictures in a book for the autistic child to understand the story, it can be too much cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641814 2019-10-25 16:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402641814 "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642026 2019-10-25 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642026 "Press Here" by Herve Tullet cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642078 2019-10-25 16:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642078 "A Circle in the Sky" by Zachary Wilson and JoAnn Adinolfi cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642325 2019-10-25 16:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642325 "Dog’s Colorful Day" by Emma Dodd cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642361 2019-10-25 16:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402642361 Other tips cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644207 2019-10-25 16:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644207 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644282 Keep a routine--for instance, start and finish with a similar song each session, and consider using a visual schedule]]> 2019-10-25 16:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644282 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644349 Expect and allow behaviors such as walking around, covering ears, rocking--these are often comforting to the student, and can be the way they are actually responding to the storytime]]> 2019-10-25 16:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644349 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644412 When co-teaching, speak one at a time--too much noise can be overwhelming especially when there are more than one person leading the class]]> 2019-10-25 16:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402644412 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645065 Keep a calm demeanor--o   be sure to let them respond, listen closely, and respond to their cues]]> 2019-10-25 16:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645065 PECS Resource cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645550 2019-10-25 16:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645550 Minimize distractions cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645922 (i.e. posters, floor patterns, lighting) ]]> 2019-10-25 16:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402645922 Create an organized, consistent space that encourages routine cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646014 (i.e. not moving collections around, having space for books and space for tech, structure of walkways)]]> 2019-10-25 16:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646014 Create comfort corners cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646172 (i.e. furniture facing the corner, remove clutter, low lighting) ]]> 2019-10-25 16:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646172 In general: create a space that allows the student to focus comfortably and feel in control of the environment cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646338 2019-10-25 16:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646338 “Assistive technology can address the special needs of autistic learners and allow them to experience more independent learning” (Ennis-Cole 88). cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646682 2019-10-25 16:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646682 AT reduces the amount of direct teacher support cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646747 Frees the teacher to help others or work on other activities]]> 2019-10-25 16:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402646747 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402647392 Allows autistic student to work alone, reducing extra stimuli that can be overwhelming]]> 2019-10-25 16:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402647392 Augmentative Communication devices are highly effective cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402647743 (i.e. smart tablets, Smartboards, DynaVox,   Liberator   II, iPad   and   iPod   touch: iCommunicate,  iConverse,  LearntoTalk,  Speakit!)]]> 2019-10-25 16:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402647743 Other tech tools cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402648220 Audiovisual equipment, Computer games and software, eBooks, Databases, also video and digital cameras, smart response systems, web-based learning systems, etc. ]]> 2019-10-25 16:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402648220 “Skills learned in the school library can be transferred into the local public library and then extended into other community situations. Skills learned in the public library transfer back to school, and a cycle of success is arranged.” (Akin and MacKinney) cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402649312 2019-10-25 16:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402649312 Bress, Andrea1,2,3, aeb10g@my.fsu.ed. “Making Your School Library More Functional to Individuals with Autism.” Library Media Connection, vol. 32, no. 1, Aug. 2013, pp. 46–47. EBSCOhost, cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402651364 2019-10-25 16:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402651364 Aalia, Kylie Carlson, kylie.carlson@yarracity.vic.gov. a. “Award-Winning Program Makes Storytime Fun for ASD Kids.” InCite, vol. 39, no. 11/12, Nov. 2018, pp. 26–27. EBSCOhost, cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402651774 2019-10-25 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402651774 Cottrell, Megan. “Storytime for the Spectrum.” American Libraries, vol. 47, no. 3/4, Mar. 2016, pp. 16–17. EBSCOhost, cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652042 2019-10-25 16:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652042 Ennis-Cole, Demetria, and Daniella Smith. “Assistive Technology and Autism: Expanding the Technology Leadership Role of the School Librarian.” School Libraries Worldwide, vol. 17, no. 2, July 2011, pp. 86–98. EBSCOhost, cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652239 2019-10-25 16:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652239 All book images provided by Amazon.com cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652412 2019-10-25 16:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402652412 So, how are storytelling and read-alouds successfully done with students with autism? cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653129 2019-10-25 16:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653129 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653471 Presenting sensory-friendly storytimes]]> 2019-10-25 16:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653471 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653598 Making physical adjustments to the building and/or space allotted]]> 2019-10-25 16:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653598 cvaningen10 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653922 Implementing assistive technology tools]]> 2019-10-25 16:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402653922 Price, Amy. “Making a Difference with Smart Tablets Are iPads really beneficial for students with autism?” Teacher Librarin, 2011, vol. 31, n. 1, pp 31-34, EBSCHO host, Accesses 19 Oct. 2019. kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402768818 2019-10-25 19:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402768818 Flores, Margaret, et.al. “The Apple iPad as Assistive Technology for Story-based Interventions.” Journal of Special Education Technology, 2014, vol. 29, n. 2, pp 27-37, EBSCOhost, doi: 10.1177/016264341402900203. Accessed 19 Oct. 2019. kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402768989 2019-10-25 19:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402768989 Alison, Caryn, et.al. “Technology-Based Shared Story Reading for Students With Autism Who Are English-Language Learners.” Journal of Special Education Technology, vol. 32, n. 2, pp.91-101. EBSCO host, doi: 10.1177/0162643417690606. Accessed 19 Oct. 2019. kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402769083 2019-10-25 19:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402769083 Bibliography kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935518 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jC9bvnzXhlHn74LoTPStN0bfRWjJoqyP/view?usp=sharing]]> 2019-10-26 22:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935518 PP presentation kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935551 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCnOc0OrRlY3Xc4xbGQkU_XsvDkxnUjN/view?usp=sharing]]> 2019-10-26 22:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935551 Script kqueal1 https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935588 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hF4EdVFt7AFSNjE9xJ0DOlzhHXKHmlv_/view?usp=sharing]]> 2019-10-26 22:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cvaningen10/aulv9icl4fvn/wish/402935588