Autism Spectrum Disorder by https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr An overview of the disability, implications for teachers, and useful strategies to reach these students en-us 2017-01-31 19:00:43 UTC 2017-01-31 19:14:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hotsun.png Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder ashleigh_frankel https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150651130 Cognitive: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder engage in an intense interest in a limited amount of things or have problems paying attention.

Behavioral: Frequently, students with ASD have poor/inadequate social interactions, trouble with eye contact,  compulsive behavior, repetitive movements, self-harm, or persistent repetition of words or actions.

Developmental: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have learning disabilities or speech delay.

Psychological: Students with ASD are unaware of the emotions of others and have trouble reading how people feel during situations.]]> 2017-01-31 19:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150651130 Resources ajablon2 https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150653067 1.National Autism Center with information and resources on evidence based practices working these students.
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/for-families/
2. Autism Speaks
A leading site with state based resources.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/
3. NAESP provides information on supporting students with ASP in schools.
http://www.naesp.org/autism-resources]]> 2017-01-31 19:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150653067 Learning and Teaching Implications ashleigh_frankel https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150653609 1. Trouble with attention span

2. Need predictable routines

3. Become obsessive over one topic, so it's often hard for them to finish tasks

4. Difficulty with self-monitoring and goal-orientation

5. Trouble with imitating sequential movements -> contribute with issues with fine motor skills such as writing

6. Trouble with reading emotional cues of peers and teachers

7. Poor social interaction

8. Can often experience sensory overload]]> 2017-01-31 19:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleigh_frankel/v6mo7vef2pnr/wish/150653609