Strategies for Supporting Students with Autism
Advanced preparation for changesBe understanding that holiday breaks, unexpected changes in the daily routine or schedule, substitutes, and other sudden changes may be extremely difficult for students with Asperger's or autism
Establish clear routines and procedures for common class activities and transition times and follow them consistently Give students advanced notice of change Notify students that an activity will be ending a few minutes before you are ready to make a transition to a new activity Post bell schedules and daily agendas (consider using a schedule with a "to do" column and a "done" column) so that students can physically move completed items Structure the classroom environment and group activities carefully Use a seating chart (or at least allow the student to sit in the same spot consistently) Use classroom timers that are visual Use visual schedules and supports to help students see what is coming next Apoyos visuales [free download]
Visual Engine [tech tool for creating visual supports]
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Use multiple strategiesUse strategies such as:
Strategies to Help Students with Asperger Syndome & High Functioning Autism - An excellent, 10-page PDF filled with practical and specific strategies for supporting students with Asperger and autism. Although the manual is geared toward K-6, most of the strategies would still be appropriate for older learners
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