Reflections on Autism Spectrum Disorder by seth warren

Instructions

warrens_rrhs — 2024-09-09 11:04:15 UTC

Welcome to our first discussion activity!

Please create a post that includes the following:

• Reflect on what Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) means to you.

• Include how you currently support students with ASD in your classroom and how you respond to their behavioral, social, and academic needs.

• Like a post that you find particularly insightful or thought-provoking.

2024-09-26 11:15:03 UTC

My sister has ASD, so it's something that has surrounded me my whole life. One thing that I have noticed about students with ASD is that when they hyperfixate on something, they can rarely focus on something else, especially if it's something they get excited about. This is why a lot of my assignments allow students to choose what they do (whether it's write a play, act, etc) so that they can hone the activity to their special interests and be more enthusiastic about their work.

ASD

2024-09-26 11:15:44 UTC

I currently support students with frequent check-ins and try to simplify instructions when there seems to be confusion with a task or assignment. Other than these past two years, I have not had a lot of interaction or experience with students with ASD. Looking forward to learning more.

ASD Overview

2024-09-26 11:16:26 UTC

ASD to me means someone who views and takes on the world in a different way than myself. No right or wrong way but a unique perspective with unique needs. Within my "classroom" I currently support my students with ASD by giving them leader-roles so they feel in control (my current ASD students enjoy being in control of situations and ensuring others follow the rules). When their behavior starts to switch due to do outside factors and circumstances, I quickly find the source of the problem and take necessary next steps to get them a-okay.

Autism Reflection

2024-09-26 11:16:40 UTC

ASD means there could be a variety of learning differences from some really intelligent individuals. I try to get to know my students individually because each one may need a little something different from me to be successful. Sometimes I use a variety of activities, sometimes I need to provide more space for a student, or there might be other needs as well that I need to meet.

ASD

2024-09-26 11:16:58 UTC

Autism to me is a spectrum disorder that affects students in many different ways. Each student has different needs and challenges.

Every student I've worked with with autism has had unique needs. Every one of them had a good work ethic. Depending on the student, I've modified assignments (by length and space for writing) and worked with them one-on-one with them. When working in small groups, I monitor them a bit more closely to try to encourage them to speak, share, and collaborate.

2024-09-26 11:17:13 UTC

2024-09-26 11:17:24 UTC

ASD students have so far been some of my faves!! These students tend to be SO honest, but that makes them so genuine as well. My students so far have had fun personalities. These students are just as capable as other students, just may just need to communicate and learn in slightly different ways
I support them by giving or telling them agendas if needed, I also just like to have genuine conversations with them to get to know them as well, figure out their interests