https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs Accommodations and Modifications used in the Classroom en-us 2018-04-15 04:56:48 UTC 2018-04-15 06:06:35 UTC hello@padlet.com kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251843852 Children with autism always have a variance of symptoms and end up showing signs at different levels. With these difference in symptoms and levels it becomes hard for a teacher to figure out the best modifications for a student with autism. These are just 5 accommodations a teacher can integrate into their classrooms to not only help students with autism but to help "regular" students as well. 

5 Important Classroom Accommodations For Autistic Children. (2016, May 19). Retrieved from http://caring4ourkids.com/important-classroom-accommodations-for-autistic-children/]]> 2018-04-15 04:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251843852 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844044 Attached below is a list of 20 modification ideas that will help a teacher modify the content taught in their classroom to where expectations are at an achievable level for the student.

Wright, K. (2001). 20 Classroom Modifications for Students with Autism. Retrieved from http://tcsps.sharpschool.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_981069/File/Migrated%20Documents/20_classrm_modifications_for_students_with_autism.pdf ]]> 2018-04-15 05:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844044 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844213 In this video you will discover a successful accommodation used in a classroom with children with autism. This video will show how the teacher uses a portion of her morning to use direct instruction to her students with autism. As she shows the different aids that she has in the area, we gain an idea of how the use of visuals also plays a big role in accommodating her students. 

T. (2013, December 29). Video Tutorial of a Direct Instruction Area in an Autism Classroom. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QOfDu38Fbs]]> 2018-04-15 05:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844213 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844774 A classroom that includes children with autism must fulfill certain needs based off an IEP or specialized plan for the student. This checklist from autismspeaks allows for a teacher to make sure that all needs are met for each child.

Ernsperger, L. (2008). Classroom Checklist. Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/documents/family-services/classroom_checklist.pdf ]]> 2018-04-15 05:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844774 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844960 Attached is a website to where you will find information about the different accommodations a child with autism may encounter. In this website you will also find the different statistics on how often these accommodations have been implemented into the classroom.

Facts From NLTS2: Secondary School Experiences of Students with Autism. (2007). Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncser/pubs/20073005/accommodations.asp ]]> 2018-04-15 05:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251844960 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251845279 In children with autism, assistive technology may be a very helpful aspect in learning. In this article you will get a brief description of how assistive technology works. Then, you will be able to read in detail different ways assistive technology have been implemented into the classroom using examples and how they have been used.

Stokes, S. (n.d.) Assistive Technology for Children with Autism. Retrieved from  https://www.cesa7.org/sped/autism/assist/asst10.htm]]> 2018-04-15 05:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251845279 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251846765 In this video you will discover how a student is able to use a assistive technological advancement to be able to "talk" considering he is non-verbal. This will show how assistive technology can become a source of communication for students with autism when needed. 

R. (2012, January 06). "Communication Device" Real Look Autism Episode 8. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIGrxzPMVtw]]> 2018-04-15 05:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251846765 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848338 In this article you will be able to gain the base knowledge of an individualized educational plan for children with autism. IEP's for any student can become confusing and sometimes intimidating so this website should be able to help you understand the different aspects of an IEP for a student with autism in particular. 

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for Autism. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/individualized-education-programs-ieps-for-autism#1 ]]> 2018-04-15 05:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848338 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848611 In this website you will find templates for important documents a parent or family member may need to understand an IEP or express concerns. For example a few templates you may find would be a sample letter that a parent may right to the MDT that is assigned to your child's IEP. Also, there is an IEP guide for specific disorders that will give enough detail for a family member or parent to be able to understand the different parts of their child's IEP.

IEP Cheat Sheets. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://familyadvocacyresources.com/IEP_Cheat_sheet.html]]> 2018-04-15 05:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848611 kelshughes16 https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848853 Below is a video that explains the accommodations and modifications section of a child with autism's IEP. This is a great video for parents' of children with autism who have either come out of an IEP or about to go into an IEP meeting. This will just give a good explanation of what to expect when discussing modifications and accommodations in an IEP meeting. This will also allow for parents to go into an IEP with some good questions to ask or to even participate in suggesting accommodations. Videos like these will help parents become more involved in a child with an disability's learning path.

IEP Section 6 Modifications and SDIS for your autistic child. (2017, August 07). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWbX3dLvC4]]> 2018-04-15 06:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelshughes16/sx9z0b16fugs/wish/251848853