My ASD Child

"As a teacher with three high functioning autistic students in my class, I would like to know the best way to approach different subjects in a way that will work best for them. Thanks in advance." Students with Aspergers (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) exhibit difficulty in appropriately processing in-coming information. Their brain's ability to take in, store, and use information is significantly different than neuro-typically developing kids. This results in a somewhat unusual perspective of the world. Thus, teaching strategies for these students will need to be different than strategies used for students without the disorder. AS and HFA students typically exhibit strengths in their visual processing skills, with significant weaknesses in their ability to process information via auditory means. Thus, use of visual methods of teaching, as well as visual support strategies, should always be incorporated to help the student better understand his/her enviro...

Mrs Primproper talks about how people with Aspergers are great at "systemizing":

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Would you have a fairly comprehensive list of the early signs and symptoms of autism? The signs and symptoms of autism vary widely, as do its effects. Some autistic kids have only mild impairments, while others have more obstacles to overcome. However, every child on the autism spectrum has problems, at least to some degree, in the following three areas: 1. Thinking and behaving flexibly 2. Relating to others and the world around them 3. Communicating verbally and non-verbally Here is a comprehensive list of the early signs of autism: 1. Abnormal posture, clumsiness, or eccentric ways of moving (e.g., walking exclusively on tiptoe) 2. Appears disinterested or unaware of other people or what’s going on around them 3. Avoids eye contact 4. Doesn’t ask for help or make other basic requests 5. Doesn’t follow objects visually 6. Doesn’t follow the gesture when you point things out 7. Doesn’t imitate your movements and facial expressions 8. Doesn’t init...