ASD KWL CHART by Katie Horwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL Made with a lightning strike of genius en-us 2021-11-21 22:05:25 UTC 2022-02-10 17:16:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d3.png Percentage of Non-Verbal People with ASD katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904834729 Prior to this section I was completely unaware at the amount of people with ASD that were Non-verbal.]]> 2021-11-21 22:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904834729 How can we ensure that children are identified? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904835497 With my readings I learned a lot about the delay in diagnosis and the impact this can have on children.
How can we ensure that these children are getting adequate care, therapy, and support early.]]> 2021-11-21 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904835497 Why is there such a differing view on girls with ASD? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836196 Due to it being more common that boys are diagnosed with ASD. How can we eliminate the stigmas surrounding girls with ASD, as we know girls display behaviours often differently than boys.]]> 2021-11-21 22:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836196 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836526 I know that ASD is a neurological disorder, with some research identifying connections to chromosomes, and parental age.]]> 2021-11-21 22:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836526 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836969 I know that routines and transitions are very difficult for people with ASD. It is important that we understand these difficulties and support them through it.]]> 2021-11-21 22:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904836969 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904837250 I know that ASD is more commonly diagnosed in boys, then it is in girls. ]]> 2021-11-21 22:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904837250 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904837550 I know that ASD is a spectrum and no person displays the condition in the same way.]]> 2021-11-21 22:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904837550 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904838074 I know that when diagnosed early children are more likely to be learn skills to foster independence in our ever changing society.]]> 2021-11-21 22:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904838074 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904838601 I know that people with ASD display self-stimulation behaviours (i.e hand flapping, rocking, vocalizations, chewing, etc.)]]> 2021-11-21 22:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904838601 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839006 I know that people with ASD often feel overwhelmed in social situations. With struggles understanding how others may be feeling.]]> 2021-11-21 22:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839006 How can I support my students in new uncomfortable situations? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839160 2021-11-21 22:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839160 How can I as an educator ensure the transitions and routines run smoothly when I am not there? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839360 2021-11-21 22:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839360 Are the current methods surrounding ABA, the best possible method? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839611 2021-11-21 22:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904839611 How can we ensure that each child/person with ASD is receiving the support they need to succeed in school and every day life? katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840017 2021-11-21 22:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840017 People with ASD can often communicate better with one another than with people not on the spectrum katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840333 2021-11-21 22:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840333 ASD Knowledge katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840946 I know that forcing a child/person with ASD to look you in the eyes when talking is often making the situation worse or more uncomfortable for the person. Just because someone isn't looking at you, it does not mean they aren't listening.]]> 2021-11-21 22:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904840946 Some people with ASD don't like being separated from their diagnosis katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904842873 During this course I came across a TedTalk in which a young adult was discussing his views on the characteristics of adults with autism. He vocalized that he does not like being called _____ with ASD/autism. He prefers to say "I am autistic". The way he described it as leaving his ethnicity at home, I just can't do that. I can't do that with my ASD diagnosis either. 


]]> 2021-11-21 22:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/1904842873 Collaborative Planning katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040710116 Although prior to this course I understood the importance in collaborative planning. This course really emphasized the importance in connecting with your team for the better of the student.]]> 2022-02-10 16:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040710116 Autism in the Media katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040726838 The media has this depiction of autism that in most cases is extremely amplified. They see autism as these quirky white males, who are geniuses, and socially inept. When in reality autism knows no gender, race, or religion]]> 2022-02-10 17:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040726838 Co-Morbidity katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040738441 With autism comes other co-morbidities. Children and adults with autism often have struggles with various sensory inputs, oral fixations, as well as co diagnoses with other neurological diagnoses. Such as; anxiety, ODD, OCD, ADHD, etc.

As educators we need to be mindful of these co-morbidities.]]> 2022-02-10 17:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040738441 Ensuring Support is Met katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040743003 - Follow the IEP
- Differentiate instruction to fit student needs.
- Develop community and parent relationships to ensure appropriate curriculum needs.
- Use AAC devices, and visuals to assist in transitions and learning.]]> 2022-02-10 17:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040743003 Provide Appropriate Assistive Technology katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040751070 Use devices ranging in low-high assistive tech to ensure communication and needs are being met.
Low:
- non battery powered
- visual binder
- PECS binder
- Sensory toys, weighted vests, etc
Medium:
-battery operated
- timer
- recording device
- microphone
High:
- tablet
- assistive technology applications
- stance supporters]]> 2022-02-10 17:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040751070 Environment katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040754839 The environment in which we teach in is super important for children to succeed. It is important that we create a safe , and welcoming environment for all children. With children who have autism it is imperative that they have their needs met inside of their learning environment.]]> 2022-02-10 17:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040754839 Peer Support katiehorwood https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040759016 Peer support is incredibly important for children with autism. With peer support children with autism have the opportunity to learn academically, socially, and emotionally together. It creates an environment where children see differences and embrace them. ]]> 2022-02-10 17:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katiehorwood/ASDKWL/wish/2040759016