https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg A guide full of resources that helps provide support and important information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder to children, caregivers, families, and educators. These resources provide strategies, tips, facts, programs, books, and activities to help children with Autism succeed by having their needs met and reaching their fullest potential. en-us 2022-09-08 14:24:43 UTC 2025-12-21 00:24:38 UTC hello@padlet.com pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298835273 Healthline is a medically reviewed website that provides us with articles about different health topics including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Healthline teaches us the symptoms of Autism which allows us to better understand why a child might behave or think a certain way. This resource supports students because the website provides information regarding screening, and different methods of support for medical and psychological support. Healthline offers insight to early diagnosis, problems with social skills and communication, as well as repetitive behaviors. Some characteristics of lack of social skills include trouble with using eye contact when speaking to someone, not being attentive when their name is called, enjoying playing alone, and not being able to express current emotions. Some characteristics of repetitive behavior include outbursts when structure or routine is mixed up, interest in tiny details and organization, such as making sure a game board is put away the same as how it came brand new. ]]> 2022-09-15 18:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298835273 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298852251 Waterford is a website that provides useful information to parents, educators, families, and school districts to help their children succeed. Waterford uses an online platform called Upstart to help students with basic needs and literacy skills, as well as an online webinar library that informs parents. Both of these resources are free, Upstart is for preschool to second grade students and the online webinar is for adults. Waterford defines Autism as a “neurodevelopmental condition that causes children to be hypersensitive to sensory stimuli” (Waterford). This resource supports students with ASD by overcoming many of the challenges and myths associated with Autism, which allows students to feel comfortable to reach their fullest potential. Some tips for the classroom are to not overload students with decorations and activities in the classroom that students may put too much focus on, instruction should be simple enough for all students to understand. Don’t make learning more complicated then needed, and use student interests when asking questions and designing activities or problems. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298852251 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298866989 Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide focuses on resources for ASD. The website also supports ADHD, OCD, Trauma, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities, and Mental Illnesses. Applied Behavior Analysis Program Guide supports students because the website provides a list of children books that inform and relate experiences to students with Autism. Each book has an age level, a summary of the story, and a ISBN for easy access. The books range from ages 3-17 and are factual, informative, fun, silly, and relatable. When children with Autism connect to others experiences they can build a sense of trust and safety, and feel comfortable in the classroom knowing that their disorder doesn’t define them and that they aren’t alone. Educators need to have books in their library that relate to all students, therefore having books about ASD can benefit students with autism and students who don’t have ASD. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298866989 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298867363 Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide is one of the top resource guides for Autism because it informs society that there are many aspects of Autism. The guide allows us to  recognize the important things you need to know when teaching a student with Autism or helping your child who has Autism. Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide gives us a list of thirty facts that are helpful when aiding an Autistic child. It is important to recognize that all children can succeed and have strengths, no matter their disability or delay. One tip is that all autistic child behave and appear differently, everybody is diverse therefore specific individuals needs vary. As a parent it is important to safeguard your house so your child doesn’t accidentally get injured because of little accidents, and it is important to not overload caregivers of Autism because they are in fact researching themselves. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298867363 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298876409 Elizabeth, a teacher explains the common mistakes that teachers make when instructing children, especially students who have Autism. Some common mistakes include ignoring negative behaviors, lack of attention toward students, lack of control and organization, lack of communication and body language, lack of empathy, lack of positivity, lack of wait time or positive reinforcements, and lack of assessment. All of these common mistakes impact a students learning because these mistakes create disruption in a students environment. This resource supports students because teachers need to learn to reinforce positive behavior when students are behaving well, and focus less on disruptive behavior. Focusing less on negative behavior doesn’t mean ignoring the student, but it means that less focus will be on the student when the student is disruptive because they won’t feel the need for as much attention if it is given somewhere else in the day. One important technique to focus on is allowing all students to come up with expectations, rules and procedures, and choices which allows students to have some control in the classroom. Student-centered learning also opens up more student options because conversation is led by the students.]]> 2022-09-15 19:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298876409 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298882642 Children's Health of Orange County (CHOC) is a hospital that specifically serves children all over Orange County. CHOC has a center for Autism called the Thompson Autism Center. Trained clinicians and researchers help assess Autistic children and there are different on-site clinics for children who are struggling with potty training and triggering behaviors. The website serves as a support system because it provides us with information regarding the Five different programs: Assessment, Fast, Fragile X, Co-Occurring Conditions, and Behavior. The Fast program aids school districts and caregivers of Autistic children preschool through college so the students individual needs are met. The Fragile X program supports students by evaluating and consulting so children can attend therapies that are needed such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral therapy. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298882642 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298883649 International Boarding of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards offers training for autism certification to health care employees and educators. The type of certifications include Autism for school districts, Autism for Learning Centers, Autism for Teletherapy, and Autism for educators. These certifications allow individuals to gain knowledge about Autism to allow them to work and teach children with Autism. This resource supports students because without knowledge educators would not have the proper understanding of behaviors or actions children with Autism may participate in. IBCCES provides 15 behavioral strategies that can help caregivers, adults with ASD, and school staff. Some common characteristics of a child with Autism include trouble with body and spoken language, sensory issues with sounds and smells, and difficult understanding that people can have different views/opinions. This resource support students because building awareness of different strategies can benefit student learning. Letting the child know what will occur next by using a timer, setting expectations as a whole class and with the individual student so they are aware of what they are suppose to do, offering rewards, and giving choices during instruction are just some beneficial strategies. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298883649 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298885263 HelpGuide is a non-profit organization that supports mental health well being. It provides many different resources including resources for addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Cancer, Sleep, Heart, and much more. HelpGuide serves as a guide for parents to identify Autism Spectrum Disorder in their child, informs parents of the different support programs, and offers parents tips to help their child reach their fullest potential. Some tips include safety and structure such as being consistent with a daily routine as well as reinforcing good behavior with rewards, and using nonverbal communication such as hand gestures. Two other tips this resource provides specifically for Autistic children is local support groups and counseling, as well as free government resources such as intervention programs. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298885263 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298894313 Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center informs society that Autism Spectrum Disorder affects children differently through an online format of blogging and videos. Hopebridge offers free support in many different states and includes occupational therapy and speech therapy. This resource supports students because it informs that signs and symptoms of Autism can differ across children. Some signs of Autism are lack of eye contact, lack of pretend play, lack of social interactions, late interactions, sensitivity to noises and clothes, and tolerance to certain environments. These signs allow educators to become aware that an Autistic child may have certain sensitivities, therefore creating a classroom environment that matches the students needs is one way to support the student. Not pressuring students into using eye contact, and using different methods of instruction so group work is not always needed are two accommodations to make. ]]> 2022-09-15 19:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298894313 pjackson61 https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298904671 Elemy is an online website that cares for individuals and families with Autism, ADHD, Behavior Disorders, anxiety and depression, and evaluation through research and care through technology. The website provides guides, terminology, and articles for ABA specialists, pediatricians, and caregivers. An IEP, an individualized education plan is a procedure plan for students to meet their specific needs. This guide supports students because it explains what an IEP is and what it is used for, it shares an IEP’s advantages and disadvantages, and offers insight to rights. A student who has Autism can benefit from an IEP because their needs will be met because there are requirements for school staff. An IEP is confidential, therefore the teacher and the program staff need to attend meetings and have access to outside support. Children who have autism can benefit from an IEP plan because their list of needs will be shared with the teacher, resulting in knowledge about goals, weaknesses, strengths, assessments, and reinforcements.  ]]> 2022-09-15 19:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjackson61/zpx8a4pqihxy9kbg/wish/2298904671